News and Updates
The Four Stages of Physical Therapy at a Skilled Nursing Community
Physical therapy may be necessary after experiencing an injury, surgery or limitations due to a health condition. Although the specific exercises, rehabilitation techniques and length of…
How Skilled Nursing Communities Care for Residents with High Blood Pressure
As we age, we are more prone to developing hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure. In fact, the CDC estimates nearly half of the adults in the United States have hypertension.…
Shoreland Health Care and Retirement Center Becomes a Center of Excellence for On-Site Wound Care
Quality Surgical Management (QSM) certified Shoreland Health Care and Retirement Center as a Center of Excellence for On-Site Wound Care. This means residents can receive wound care at Shoreland, in…
How Physical Therapy Helps Improve Balance
Good balance is one of the most important building blocks of being able to safely move and perform activities of daily living. Without good balance, you are more likely to fall and seriously injure…
What to Expect When Touring Our Skilled Nursing Communities
We know it is not an easy decision to move out of your home or to help a loved one make the transition to long-term care. That is why we want to help everyone involved find a skilled nursing…
September is National Disease Literacy Month
September marks National Disease Literacy Month, which aims to improve a person’s overall understanding of their diagnosis and the services available to assist them with their care. As a provider of…
January Is National Thyroid Awareness Month
The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces and stores hormones that control vital functions like metabolism, blood pressure and heart rate. If your loved one has a thyroid problem, they could…
National Handwashing Awareness Week Highlights Best Practices During COVID-19
National Handwashing Awareness Week, observed the first full week in December, is a great reminder to practice certain techniques to make handwashing as effective as possible. The COVID-19 pandemic…
