One of the great comforts of full-time skilled nursing is that it provides constant, supervised health care for those who have cancer and cancer wounds. At Brook Stone, we serve many residents facing several health challenges–such as cancer and wound healing— and we understand that each has unique needs that should be met with the highest…
The older you get, the more likely you are to be diagnosed with cancer. In fact, those over age 74 comprise 28% of new cancer cases in the United States. In addition, more than 9 out of 10 cancers are diagnosed in those 45 and older. But often, this presents certain challenges for those with wounds….
Diabetes is a dangerous and devastating illness. It’s been in the news so much that it’s easy to forget that thousands of Americans have lost feet and limbs due to wounds that won’t heal. Every aspect of treatment and preventative care must be followed in order to ensure you won’t have problems that can arise…
