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by Judah Gutwein, for -Regency Nursing and Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center - I previously wrote -this article -on Wellness.com to define hospice in clinical terms. In this short essay, I’d like to simply clarify some of the myths in order to separate fact from fiction as it relates to hospice. Every community and culture has their own way of viewing terminal illness and the process which leads to...
April 6, 2018
Caring For The Caregiver - by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. Regency Nursing Centers, NJ - In the profession of senior healthcare, we are naturally inclined to show compassion towards the patients and residents, who are clinically compromised and require our help. What about their loved ones who are placing their parent(s) with us, often after years of caring for them? Do we similarly show compassion to them...
February 18, 2018
By: Judah Gutwein, -Regency Nursing & Post-acute Rehabilitation Centers - F - or residents of long-term care facilities, visits from family and friends are more than just appreciated, they are important for their emotional well-being. In addition to providing an opportunity to stay in touch with loved ones, relive memories, share experiences, and enjoy quality time together, personal visits help reassure...
February 16, 2018
Generally, in-patient rehab in a skilled nursing facility revolves around the 3 disciplines of therapy which is vital not only in the healing process, but also necessary, in order to establish a viable payor source under Medicare guidelines and regulations. Pharmacology plays an important role in the clinical protocol for every patient, since there will often be a correlation between the drugs a patient...
November 20, 2015
By: Judah Gutwein, for -Regency Nursing & Post-acute Rehabilitation Centers - Challenges and Strategies for Caring for an Aging Parent Who Does Not Live Nearby - With more people moving away from the towns where they were raised and more retirees choosing to spend their golden years in locales with warmer climates or lower costs of living, today’s families tend to be farther apart than ever before....
October 4, 2015
by: Judah Gutwein, -Regency Nursing and Post-Acute Rehabilitation Centers - Missed the first two installments? Catch up now: -How To Be a Parent To Your Parent - Part 1 - How To Be a Parent To Your Parent - Part 2 - Long Term Care - Making A Difficult Decision - The handwriting is definitely on the wall... Mom is going to need more care. Piles of dirty dishes in the kitchen, forgetfulness and confusion,...
August 11, 2015
Regency Nursing & Post-acute Rehabilitation Centers - We have put together this excellent guide to Exercise and Flexibility for Adults 60 and older. We hope you enjoy it and find it to be informative and empowering! - Why Should I Exercise? -Muscle weakness is the major reason elderly Americans need to incorporate some type of exercise into their daily lives. Many older people think they are too old...
June 22, 2015
Good morning friends, - In regards to the title, -The Comprehensive Guideline To Hospice and Palliative Care-, I discuss the differences between palliative care and hospice may be subtle but they exist and can be properly quantified. Palliative care has seen much press within the healthcare community and I’ve been keeping close tabs on the dialogue. A new review says palliative care’s association with...
December 25, 2013
Caring for an elderly parent or relative rarely occupies the top slot on someone's favorite activity list. Between running a household, watching children and working outside the home, women are traditionally the gender that provides daily care for an aging parent who is recovering from an injury or illness or needs more care contact for other reasons. What can you do to relieve stress and still provide...
December 6, 2013
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