After surgery, it is normal to want to immediately jump back into life. The reality is you likely need time. Rehab can help immensely. Strength needs to be regained. Mobility and dexterity need to be recovered. Giving the care to take care At South Coast Post Acute, you have the care and support of physicians, […]
One of the many intensive medical and physical rehabilitation care options South Coast Post Acute offers is rehab after strokes. Looking at options after something as scary as a stroke can be intimidating. Our South Coast skilled nursing rehabilitation and therapy can help you regain independence and a strong quality of life. Rehabilitation comes from […]
Post acute care, continued care After a hospital stay, it often may make sense to move to a post-acute care setting, like South Coast Post Acute in Santa Ana, California if you need continued care, rehab-therapy, and simply to cut-down on your likelihood of being readmitted to the hospital. Patients who are discharged to a […]
As the days get hotter, it is crucial to look at the prevention and treatment of dehydration in our elderly population at South Coast Post Acute. Dehydration, put simply, occurs when a person loses more water than they drink. Especially in seniors, this can seriously affect the body. Adequate fluid intake allows the body to […]
Here at South Coast Post Acute, we make sure infections are detected early to keep our community as germ-free as possible. Spotting symptoms as they first arise can really help in preventing the spread of infections in a post acute community. Here are just a few of the more common infections and how we handle […]
At times, in a post-acute care community, an infection breakout can occur. Even when participating in diligent prevention measures, infections are sometimes unavoidable despite implementation of hygienic practices. Being able to control the spread of the infection is essential to having a healthier post-acute care environment. Here are the steps that we take when an […]
In an era of emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases and infections, the importance of infection prevention and control measures in post-acute care is a very high priority in long-term care communities. Controlling the spread of infections within the post-acute care community (whether it is patient-to-patient, patients to staff, staff to patients or among staff) includes […]
One of the most difficult challenges as a recovering senior is the lifestyle change that comes with transitioning from post-acute care to your own home. Achieving desired outcomes is our goal here at South Coast Post Acute, but maintaining these results can be overwhelming. Luckily, there are new technological advancements to help with this transition. […]
Physical therapy requires active participation from patients in order to achieve desired results. With all the hard work that goes into a physical therapy session, one of the most critical aspects involved throughout the physical therapy process is tracking results. At the end of every physical therapy session, it is important to highlight and review […]
When we think of physical therapy, we normally think of the classic “Manual Therapy,” which consists of stretching, massages, and various movements. However, in our post-acute care, physical therapy goes beyond just manual therapy. There is a lot more you can do to strengthen your body to prepare to enhance your manual therapy sessions. Some […]
