In a typical year, the flu claims the lives of around 12,000 people. During an especially bad flu season, that number rises to around 56,000. While up to 80-percent of those deaths occur in the senior population, the flu can affect people of any age; earlier this year in Connecticut, the death of a ten-year-old […]
We understand that with modern medical advances, people are living longer now more than ever before. Yet, many people do not factor in potential long-term care needs when planning for life after retirement. This can lead to complications in the future because transitioning into a long-term care community can come with many challenges. Here is […]
Post-Acute care typically refers to care provided to patients recently released from the hospital and can take place in many settings including nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Here at South Coast Post Acute, our goal is to rehab patients to help them achieve their maximum functional capacity and get back to their homes in the […]
The holiday season is quickly approaching and it is the perfect occasion to spend time with your family and friends. We understand that in post-acute care communities, there may be a mix of emotions that occur when residents’ families come to visit. If someone you know is recovering from an elective surgery over this holiday […]
With the arrival of fall comes seasonal illnesses like the common cold and the flu. Even if you followed our recommendations on how to prevent seasonal illnesses, sometimes falling ill is unavoidable. We understand that there is no substitute for a doctor’s professional opinion and in addition to medicine, home remedies can be incorporated to […]
With the arrival of fall comes seasonal illnesses like the common cold and the flu. Sicknesses increase during the fall season because the cooler air temperature can often affect our immune systems and bring about increased susceptibility to colds and flus. Here at South Coast Post Acute, we want to limit the amount of illness […]
If you experience a fall, seek medical assistance immediately. No matter if you feel injured or not, there is a wide range of fall related injuries that can occur, and some do not show symptoms right away. However, going to the doctor’s after a traumatic event like a fall can be difficult to navigate. Our […]
For the past month, we have chosen to focus our weekly news updates on the topic of falling. Suffering from a fall can be life threatening, so it is not a topic that one should take lightly. Here at South Coast Post Acute, we understand the value of taking preventative measures to ensure the safety […]
This Saturday, September 22nd, marks the 10th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Falls are the leading cause of injury related emergency department visits for older adults, the major cause of hip fractures, and responsible for more than half of fatal head injuries. The annual Falls Prevention […]
