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Staying Hydrated for Better Health
Your body is made up of approximately 60% water. Water is essential for nearly every bodily function and helps regulate body temperature, lubricates joints, and aids digestion and nutrient absorption. Maintaining proper hydration is important…

May Is National Better Hearing & Speech Month
Speech-Language Pathologists, also known as SLPs, provide evaluation and treatment for individuals that might be experiencing trouble with speech, language, cognitive function, and/or swallowing disorders.
Patients who suffer from a progressive,…

April is National Occupational Therapy Month
Occupational Therapists help people of all ages to live more independent and productive lives.
How Can An Occupational Therapist Help?
Occupational therapists can help aging adults remain active and live well despite limitations.…

Outpatient Therapy for Healthy Aging
Outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapists work together to help keep older adults living independently in their home as long as possible. Our licensed, highly skilled therapists are specialists in treating a wide range of conditions…

CMS Resource: PHQ-2 to 9 Cue Card
CMS is offering a cue card to assist providers in coding the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2 to 9) as referenced in the coding guidance for D0150. This resource is intended to be utilized during the Patient Mood Interview as a supplemental…

5-Star Preview Reports Available on 1/23/2023
CMS announced that the Five-Star Preview Reports are available on January 23, 2023.
To access these reports, select the CASPER Reporting link located on the CMS QIES Systems for Providers page. Once in the CASPER Reporting system, select…

OIG to Audit Telehealth Services in 2023
CMS has a substantial influence on how telehealth services are delivered and paid. Specifically, CMS sets forth regulation for payment and coverage requirements.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG)’s 2023 Work Plan will provide significant…

Taking Care of Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is largely preventable! There is so much you can do to take care of your aging heart and reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
Sleep Well
Poor sleep quality is associated…

Benefits of Afternoon Naps
Daytime napping is common across many cultures and age groups. Did you know taking a short daily nap can boost your mood, energy, and memory? In fact, napping has many proven health benefits.
Benefits of Napping:
Reduce Stress
Improve…

Breathe Better with Postural Drainage Therapy
Mucus in the lungs is a common symptom of many chronic lung diseases. Mucus plays an essential role by trapping irritants to protect your body from infection. However, for people living with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, and…

Tips to Prevent Low Back Pain
Low back pain is very common and can affect 4 out of 5 people at some time during their lives. As a person ages, lower back pain becomes even more prevalent. The lower back is involved in almost all activities of daily living like standing,…

Physical Therapy Can Help You!
Physical therapists work with people of all ages to feel and move better. They can help maximize your movement, manage pain, avoid surgery, manage chronic conditions and recover from and prevent injury.
Here are some ways physical therapy…