The human brain is a wonder of evolution. It is capable of moving mountains and building cities, curing diseases, inventing new gadgets, and shaping society more than any other animal species. However, when the brain is denied oxygen, as is the case with a stroke, its capabilities can be altered for the worse. In a [...]
Betty Friedan, the late feminist, found that writing the 1993 book “The Fountain of Age” was “very liberating,” as she told an interviewer that year. At the beginning of the project she shared “the same dreary view” of the aging process that many others did. By the end Friedan -- 72 herself at the time [...]
August was National Immunization Awareness Month, (NIAM) which according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Communities around the nation used the month to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing diseases that are both serious and deadly. Since their manifestation, vaccinations [...]
In our many Allure facilities, we are always looking for the smartest and most efficient solutions to healthcare for the injured and the elderly. Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have been a priceless companion in our efforts to serve our residents safely and effectively. A recent blog post on AllureCare.com explains, "An EMR also allows medical [...]
I'm very proud of the "minds in motion" technology that we've implemented at the Allure facility King David Center. The program was the feature of a recent blog on our website and it's an informative read about the future of brain treatments. You can read the full blog here.
Anyone whose loved one has suffered from memory loss understands how difficult the experience can be, and how critical good care is for such patients. Seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s need quality care that is both safe and comfortable in their later years. Today, more than 5 million seniors are living with Alzheimer’s, a figure [...]
In December, the Allure Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Melissa Powell, sat down with Kris Mastrangelo, President of Harmony Healthcare International for a chat. In the video, the two multitalented healthcare professionals discuss the industry, with Ms. Powell explaining The Allure Group’s best practices when it comes to CJR and Cardiac bundled payment methods. One of [...]
They say there’s no place like home, and when it comes to rehabilitation and old age, it’s definitely true. After many years on our feet, living and loving, the time comes for many of us when home isn’t enough: we need medical care and resources around the clock. But there’s no good reason to give [...]
Pinta Partners is an equity firm that aims to provide lasting value to its network of investors and the healthcare establishments it invests in. With a focus on healthcare for chronically-ill, elderly, and disabled New York residents, Pinta Partners harvests advances in medicine and technology. Our holistic approach to healthcare delivery has three key major [...]
Gravity is a constant. But the appearance of gravity can be manipulated through air pressure, to the benefit of both astronauts exercising in space and patients rehabilitating on the ground. When NASA researchers sought to replicate gravity in space, they developed a device that could alleviate gravity here on Earth. The AlterG, or anti-gravity treadmill, [...]