Out for Lunch
The residents at Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center had a great time at lunch. Including staff, they went to La Pena’s in Hazard for some delicious Mexican food. Shout out to the staff for making sure they had such a great day.
Staff wears purple
The staff at Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center wore purple the other day in celebration of the life of Allee Lewis. Their thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Questions to ask when choosing a Rehabilitation Center
When searching for a rehabilitation center for your loved one, it is best that you visit several facilities. There is the possibility that your first choice doesn’t have an open spot and should have a back-up. Before choosing a facility, you should ask these questions: Is the facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation…
Choosing a Long-Term Care facility
There are two types of long-term care facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Residential Care/Assisted Living. Licensed SNFs provide 24-hour skilled nursing care either in a nursing home or a convalescent hospital. Residential Care/Assisted Living is a licensed facility that provides 24-hour non-medical care and supervision for individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living.…
Why Physical Therapy for Older Adults is Important
Many people don’t feel the need to keep in physical shape when they get older. Consequently, many of those older adults end up needing to use a walker, fall more often, and become depressed. The best person for any grandparent is to get a physical therapist that specializes in geriatrics. Like those you find in…