We’ve all seen it, you know, the old commercial where a senior falls in her home and cries out that she’s fallen and can’t get up. So many recognize the commercial that today that line is practically a punch line. However, the reality is, falling is no laughing matter – especially for seniors. Did you know, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 20 percent of all falls cause serious injury, most often head injuries or hip fractures. Each year, 2.8 million seniors receive emergency room treatment as a result of falls. More than 800,00 seniors are hospitalize...

Well, Summer is finally here! For many families, that means preparing for fun-filled vacations and relaxing getaways. But if you are one of the thousands of caregivers tasked with caring for an aging loved one, a vacation or weekend getaway, may seem impossible or out-of-reach. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for caregivers to feel overwhelmed by the emotional and physical strain of the responsibility of taking the best care of their loved ones. While you as a caregiver may be reluctant to admit you could use a break, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to be in this alone ...

If you or a loved one has been experiencing a medical condition that requires a more concentrated level of care, it’s likely that your doctor may have recommended short-term rehabilitation. At this point, you may be asking yourself, “What’s the point?” With that important question in mind, below, we’ve laid-out four core benefits that short-term rehabilitation provides as well as to why it may be worth your time, energy and commitment: Quality of Recovery: Some may say, “Hey, I’m healthy and active, I even have a long-time exercise regimen, what do I need rehab for?” The reali...

Mother’s Day is almost here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with the important women in your life – for many, that means visiting a senior mom or grandmother being cared for at a skilled nursing facility. While your mother or grandmother will be glad to just spend time with you, planning a special Mother’s Day activity is a great way to show your love and appreciation. Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate Mother’s Day with a senior mom: Treat her to a manicure: A manicure or pedicure is a thoughtful gift idea for your mother or grandmother, especia...

Deborah Everett came to The Gardens at Scranton following multiple fractures resulting in her having decreased mobility and inability to care for herself. Deborah and her therapy team developed a plan to restore her strength, ambulation, and ability to complete ADLs.  Her goal was to return to her personal care home. After several weeks of therapy, nursing care, and self-determination, Deborah was able to return to her personal care home. She returned a few weeks later to visit with her favorite therapists, saying, ”I wouldn’t have been able to walk without the therapy team. I love th...

Ann Walsh came to The Gardens at Scranton following a long and difficult hospitalization. Ann had been experiencing weakness, decreased endurance, difficulty with ambulation, and required assistance to complete activities of daily living (ADL). Working with Ann, our therapy teams developed a comprehensive rehabilitation plan with strategic objectives – our goal was to help Ann return home to her beloved husband. We are proud to say that with much hard work and her “can-do” spirit, Ann achieved her recovery goal and has returned home! “Therapy helped me achieve my goal of going home...

Carol Martin came to The Gardens at Scranton following surgical repair of a fractured leg. Carol had been experiencing decreased strength and endurance, difficulty with ambulation and required assistance to complete activities of daily living (ADL). Working with Carol, our therapy teams developed an comprehensive rehabilitation plan with strategic objectives – our goal was to help Carol return home safely. We are proud to say that Carol has met all her rehab goals and has returned home! Carol’s commitment and can-do spirit was an inspiration to us all and a reminder of what one can accompl...

When there’s a will, there’s a way… When Ronald Burdick arrived at The Gardens at Scranton he had been experiencing decreased levels of endurance and balance as well as an inability to complete activities of daily living (ADL), decreased ambulation, difficulty negotiating steps, and an unfortunate history of falls. Ronald’s goal was to return home to his wife with restored functional ability and improved confidence. During his rehab stay, Ronald worked with his therapists using restorative, compensatory, and adaptive techniques to improve his level of function in the above ...