HTS Blog
New Ways to Beat Diabetes
Over the past 30 years the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has skyrocketed, from about 6 million in 1980 to almost 19 million today. As this problem spirals out of control, researchers are racing to find new treatments for this devastating…
Senate Panel Examines Overuse of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes
http://www.providermagazine.com/news/Pages/Senate-Panel-Examines-Overuse-Of-Antipsychotics-In-Nursing-Homes.aspx
How Mild Cognitive Impairment Affects Day-to-Day Living
This article was published in the Alzheimer's Association Newsletter this month and offers a summary of recent research on mild cognitive impairment and progression of cognitive decline. Completing a thorough cognitive assessment as part of…
Healthy Bones: Exercise Can Improve Bone Strength
Did you know that we have 206 bones in our body? Bones help protect our brains, heart and other organs from injury. Every day, our body breaks down old bone and puts new bone in its place. As we get older, our bones break down more bone…
The Benefits of Stretching in Older Adults
Stretching has many benefits. In general, stretching helps with relaxation, and much flexibility can be gained from stretching on a regular basis. Usually, stretching is done before and after exercises to warm up and soothe muscles. However,…
WATER WORKS…Are You Drinking Enough?
Since our bodies are mostly water, and water is essential for every bodily function, it is very crucial to replenish our systems often by drinking plenty of water. When we get enough water our bodies are much more likely to function at optimal…
Technology for fall prevention: Smart Slippers
According to AT&T, their team of scientists have been developing prototype connected health products, with the goal of making everyday household items “part of the network cloud.”
Fall Prevention Technology
Bob Miller of AT&T…
CDC publishes results of study related to injuries occuring in the bathroom resulting in emergency department (ED) visits
The CDC recently published the results of a study related to injuries occuring in the bathroom resulting in emergency department (ED) visits. An excerpt from the article is provided below.
Emergency Department (ED) Visits
PT and OT can…
Assistive Technology at Our Fingertips…
Smart phone apps may be a useful tool as part of the individualized safe transition plan from rehab.
Assistive Technology
Sample applications include voice4u--a collection of voice and picture prompts to assist clients with speech difficulties--…
A Month of Reaching Independence at Swiss Village, Berne, Indiana
Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc. is teaming up with Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne, IN (www.swissvillage.org) to provide a monthly series of education on fall prevention for older adults. Balance related falls is the number one reason for SNF admission amongst adults 70 years and older. HTS & Swiss Village Retirement Community seek to keep our community independent for longer with comprehensive education designed to inform, inspire healthy living, address balance concerns and to ultimatley prevent falls.
Partnering to Heal
Interested in learning more about how you can be an effective partner in facility infection control efforts? Check out the “Partnering to Heal” computer based video-simulation training program at
http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/hai/training/
to…
Pain Relief is a Bowl of Cherries…
Check out this article "Pain relief is a bowl of cherries" just published in Rehab Management:
http://www.rehabpub.com/RMN/2011-06-27_07.asp
