Losing the ability to speak comes with physical, mental, and emotional frustrations that can cause the patient to feel overwhelmed. Common emotions that someone with speech loss may feel include frustration, anger, isolation, and depression. Even with going to speech therapy regularly, overcoming speech loss takes mental resilience and emotional support. Here at South Coast […]
When we think of speech therapy, we usually think about children learning to differentiate the pronunciation between their W’s and L’s, or helping them get rid of their toddler lisp. But as we grow older, it is still important to keep our communication abilities in good condition, especially for seniors. They need to be able […]
As we grow older, our communication skills start to decline due to many different diseases we develop with age. Changes in our communication skills are usually very subtle and sometimes go unnoticed for a long time, but they do have severe consequences if they are untreated. Some of the diseases which cause the impairment of […]
Keeping your memory is a challenge as we age. We all know how diet, exercise, and healthy sleep habits are an important part to helping your brain stay in tip top shape, but what if that is not enough? Here are simple, yet effective, mental exercises we can do to keep our brains alert and […]
There have been a multitude of studies that researched how our diets can affect our overall health, especially our brain health. These studies have shown that diets high in saturated fats are the ones that actually hurt our cognitive function the most. One particular study conducted in 2012 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital concluded that […]
A lot of the senior population today suffers from inadequate sleep. In recent studies, memory loss is directly related to lack of sleep and insomnia. Many of our patients and their families often ask us questions regarding memory care so we decided to address the impact good sleep can have on keeping your brain healthy, […]
According to a study conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics in 2009, 25% of United States citizens who identify as elder (age 75 and older) reported that they needed help with daily activities including food shopping, handling finances, as well as household repairs and chores. Even though these people report needing additional assistance, […]
Often times in our post acute care community we hear about the financial troubles of our elderly patients. We decided to share some information regarding the ongoing financial plight of America’s elderly. The amount of debt held by seniors over the age of 55 increases every year. According to latest US Census Bureau report, […]
At the close of 2017, now is an ideal time to look towards the future and plan not only for this year but years to come. Let’s face it, most of us are going to need some form of long-term health care as we age and the costs of such care continues to rise. Our […]
The post-acute care industry has changed a lot over the years and for the better. With time, communities have become hubs that provide amazing benefits to patience. Yet, even today, many misperceptions about post-acute care communities persist. Separating fact from fiction will help you stay open to all of your post-acute care options. Below are […]
