Imagine not being able to eat without pain. Consider the fact that thousands of Americans are barely able to swallow. In certain cases, swallowing can even be impossible. The medical term for difficulty swallowing is dysphagia, and working with a speech therapy clinic can help resolve these issues, enabling you to enjoy eating normally again….
We know it can be frustrating. Recovering from a hip or knee replacement can be a time-consuming process. We want you to remember that nothing worthwhile happens overnight, and we admire every resident who arrives for physical therapy, determined to master new skills. That’s why we wanted to provide some tips that will help you…
After a knee or hip replacement, your doctor will determine if you’re able to be discharged to your home. If not, you’ll need to have inpatient physical therapy. This usually means a temporary stay at a skilled nursing facility like Brook Stone. There are a few things you’ll need before you start inpatient rehab physical…
Assisted living activities are about much more than bingo. We know that our senior residents benefit a lot from regular activities, and the National Institute on Aging agrees! These activities help keep the mind and body healthy in addition to helping form social relationships. So what are some meaningful activities for seniors? Take a look at…
You know they need assisted living care. But what are you supposed to do when your elderly parent refuses assisted living? There are several reasons why your parent may need assisted living. Maybe they have osteoporosis and they are at a greater risk of breaking a hip if they fall. Perhaps you’re concerned about them living…
Skilled nursing. Quality health care. 24/7 monitoring. These are important signs of a quality skilled nursing care facility, but they only scratch the surface. While they are vital, they don’t paint the entire picture. They don’t recognize the other indicators— the ones that are the more subtle but in many ways are the most important:…
Name: Latoya White Position: Admission/Marketing Coordinator Latoya’s first glimpse into the world of health care was provided through her grandmother. “When I was a teenager, I used to go to work with my Grandmother and watch her take care of patients,” she said. From there, a spark developed into a kindled interest in helping others…
It’s time to celebrate someone special in your life. Perhaps it’s a grandmother who shared a secret family recipe, or maybe a grandfather who took you fishing on Saturdays. Maybe it’s the parents who went to your school plays and cheered for you from the sidelines during sporting events. This May is Older Americans Month,…
When it comes to COVID-19, we realize there is a lot of misinformation out there, and we want you to have the information you need in order to stay safe. At Brook Stone, we are prepared to face this challenge. There have been no cases of COVID-19 at Brook Stone. We are continuing to closely…
If you or someone you love needs rehabilitation services from a skilled nursing home, you’re definitely wondering does Medicare pay for inpatient rehabilitation? It can be confusing to determine what Medicare pays for and what it won’t, so we’ve gathered some information you’ll find helpful and useful. What Is Inpatient Rehabilitation? Inpatient rehabilitation is needed when someone is recovering from…