As we age, the importance of maintaining good mental and physical health becomes increasingly evident. While traditional therapies have their merits, alternative therapies have gained popularity in recent years due to their unique impact within the senior care industry. These innovative approaches prioritize enjoyment, engagement, and overall well-being, demonstrating that therapy can be both effective [...]
Since the advent of the Affordable Care Act in 2012, the accent has been on lessening hospital readmissions -- and not without reason. The readmission rate within 30 days of discharge stands at 20 percent for those going from hospital to home, 25 percent for those transitioning from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility. [...]
Alcohol is woven into the fabric of American culture. With sales totaling more than $247 billion per year and rising and roughly 1 percent of each person’s gross annual income spent on alcohol, the industry is booming. Most people are able to consume responsibly, but more than 15 million people report struggling with an alcohol [...]
On March 19, President Joe Biden was seen tripping no fewer than three times while ascending the stairs of Air Force One, an incident that elicited an inevitable political response and no small amount of concern from those of all party affiliations. This was, after all, a 78-year-old man — and not just any man, [...]
All signs point to an uptick in femtech, the all-purpose term that is applied to technology dealing with women’s health. More money is being invested in the sector, more enterprises are emerging and there is, finally, a greater awareness of women’s healthcare needs. No less a publication than the New York Times asked in a [...]
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.