Tag Archive: Rehab

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Why Therapy is so Important after a Fall

Date: March 13, 2018 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

The CDC reports that more than one out of four people 65 and older falls each year, and over 3 million are treated in emergency departments annually for fall injuries. In addition, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. What Can Happen After a Fall? Many falls do not cause injuries. But one out of five falls does cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or... View Article

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Take me out to the ballgame!

Date: August 10, 2017 Tags: , , , , , ,

Heritage Hall – Leesburg is honored to have professional baseball player, Phil Linz, as a rehab patient. It is exciting to see his six foot one inch tall frame walking the hallways and getting stronger to be able to go home with his wife. Linz played for the New York Yankees (1962-65), the Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67) and the New York Mets (1967-68).   Our COO, Greg Dowdy, who is a big baseball fan, told of a famous baseball/harmonica incident involving Phil. After a team loss, Phil was playing his harmonica in the back of the bus. Yankee manager, Yogi Berra, wanted... View Article

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Why you should consider a skilled nursing facility for your rehabilitation

Date: June 13, 2017 Tags: , , , , , , , ,

After a hospital stay, patients may find they need short-term rehabilitation or extended recovery time after an illness, surgery or accident. Rehabilitation or “rehab” refers to the rehabilitation of a body that has been weakened or disabled by illness or injury. It is prescribed after a major hospitalization in an acute-care hospital. Because a period of rehab generally follows a hospitalization, you will often hear a rehab facility described as a post-acute facility. The term rehab is also often used interchangeably with the term “therapy” because physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy are the tools most often employed to... View Article

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Rehabilitation Success – Mrs. C.

Date: January 19, 2017 Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Ms. C lived with family at home. Ms. C had fallen and fractured her right tibia/fibula. She initially was non-weight bearing on her right leg and required assistance for her daily activities (ADLs) and was dependent with transfers and standing on her left leg. By discharge, Ms. C was able to perform ADLs, use the toilet on her own, had functional mobility using a rolling walker, transfers using the walker and get in and out of bed by herself. Ms. C was very patient during this time, as she wanted to get up and start walking on her day of... View Article

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“I want to stay home!” How to talk to your loved one when it’s time for nursing care

Date: June 15, 2016 Tags: , , , , , ,

“I try to tell people that I know that nursing homes have a negative stigma that surrounds them, but to look at this a different way. If they are able to just come to us for short-term rehab and then return home – that is the ultimate goal,” said Aly Hamilton, Director of Marketing at Heritage Hall – Tazewell. Many times the person just needs to be a little stronger after an illness or injury and then they may return home to independent living. Hamilton added, “I always try to be up front with them though and let them know... View Article

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What to expect for your first day of therapy

Date: April 5, 2016 Tags: , , , , , , ,

If it’s your first time visiting a Skilled Nursing Facility for therapy, you may not know what to expect. You are not alone. Here is some insight into what will happen. Upon admission, you will be screened by all three disciplines, which include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Pathology to see if an evaluation is warranted. If the therapist makes the determination that you have a need for their services, then they will perform a thorough evaluation. The therapist will ask you about your prior level of function, meaning what were you able to do for yourself or needed... View Article

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For those going through the process for the first time, how does a rehab admission work?

Date: November 9, 2015 Tags: , , ,

Being admitted to a healthcare rehabilitation center is just the first step on your road to recovery. Your admission director will help ensure the process is smooth and easy. Here’s what a typical admission day looks like at Heritage Hall Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Transportation will be arranged by the discharge planner if you’re transferring from a hospital or, if you’re coming from home, the admission director will help you set up transportation with a provider of your choice. Once you arrive at the facility, you’ll be greeted by our staff, weighed, and then we’ll help get you settled in... View Article