HTS Blog
Balance and Fall Prevention
Each year, one in three adults age 65 and older falls.
Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can even increase the risk of early death. According to the Centers for Disease Control &…
Managing COPD in the Summer Heat
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects over 20 million adults in the US. COPD is a disease in which your lungs become inflamed or damaged, making it very difficult for air to flow in and out normally. COPD can be worse in hot…
Age Proof Your Brain
Alzheimer’s affects more than 5.4 million Americans and is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, however many experts now believe you can prevent or a least delay dementia –…
Prevent Aspiration Pneumonia
Speech Therapy’s Role to Practicing Good Oral Care to Prevent Aspiration Pneumonia
Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign material. Aspiration pneumonia occurs…
Readmission rates higher with chronic conditions
Hospital readmission rates for chronic conditions are substantially higher than rehospitalizations for acute conditions, regardless of payer or age group, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced. For example, conditions…
Occupational Therapy is Proven Effective!
Discovered in Europe in the 1700’s and widely used in all American wars, Occupational therapy addresses many areas of the body and mind. We like to say Occupational Therapy helps restore the things we take for granted, such as brushing our…
Stroke patients undergoing inpatient rehab are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital
Stroke patients undergoing inpatient rehab are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within three months when they are functioning poorly, exhibit symptoms of depression and lack social support, according to a study conducted at University…
Exercise and the Aging Brain
Exercise and the Aging Brain
Aging and brain health is a topic of great interest as the older-adult population continues to grow. Neuroscientists are gaining valuable information about the brain & body connection. With dramatic new…
Use it or Lose it- How to Treat Deconditioning: Guidelines for physical activity for community dwelling older adults
Recommendations put forth by the Journal of American Family Physician, 2010.
Minimum activity for achieving important health benefits includes:
Two hours and 30 minutes (150) minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (e.g., brisk…
Medication Consideration
With more states enacting legislation that permits direct access to physical therapy, the role of the therapist as a primary point of patient contact increases. As such, physical therapists need to have a better understanding of pharmacology…
Eight tips for improving your LTC facility
When it comes to renovation, it’s important to carefully plan for both the look and feel and the building’s performance, while sticking within an approved budget. By having a laser-like focus on areas that are sure to make a difference,…
Group activities improve mental function in mild to moderate dementia, study finds
February 16, 2012
Structured group activities designed to stimulate cognition has shown to be effective in stimulating cognition in people with mild or moderate stage dementia, according to a study recently published in the Cochrane Database…