February 2, 2012 Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor
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What happens when rehab therapy is complete? Mobility improvements can continue when residents are engaged, encouraged and having fun. It also helps to employ these three levels of fitness.
January 17, 2012 Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor
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A Virginia facility provides care to a diverse population in a stigma-free atmosphere. Its ventilation therapy program is an attractive option for providing transitional care and encouraging ACO affiliation.
December 22, 2011
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The researchers’ findings, recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, determined that discharge summaries regularly lack necessary information on diet, activity level, therapy and pending laboratory tests of nursing home patients after departure from the hospital.
December 12, 2011 Mary M. Harroun, MS, LNHA
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Mary M. Harroun, MS, LNHA, demonstrates a leg lift The answer is yes. It might not be possible for all of your residents but a significant number
October 11, 2011 Eleanor Feldman Barbera, PhD
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Draped in a thin, white sheet, Mrs. Williams tried to look dignified as she was paraded past her peers on the shower chair, her bare
August 16, 2011 Sherrie Dornberger, RN, CDONA, FACDONA
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As an LTC professional since 1975, I have seen the pendulum swing, sway, get stuck in place, fall off and even be nonexistent at times. In 1980, I
August 16, 2011 Betty Markway, RN, MSN, Yishih J. Chang, MSIE, CQE, CPHQ, and Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LD
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Betty Markway, RN, MSN Yishih J. Chang, MSIE, CQE, CPHQ Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LD When it comes to providing care for long-term care (LTC)
July 14, 2011 Kevin Kolus, Editor
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The educators (from left): Karla Reese, OT; Barbara Bliss, AD; Theresa Schultz, RN, DCD; and Sue Kocin, RD, LD. Theresa Schultz is
March 29, 2011 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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Healthcare reform and other changes in the marketplace are having a significant effect on rehabilitation service providers. In addition to factors
January 1, 2011 Randolf Palmaira, PT, MS, MSA, LNHA
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Did you know that a staggering 69% of the world's almost seven billion people play video games where players of all ages enter a virtual environment
December 14, 2010 Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor
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The Jerry & Dolores Turco Medical Rehab Center LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY PROJECT SUMMARY Type of Facility/Setting: Short-Term Rehab Facility Owner:
May 31, 2010 Cory Forrest
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At a glance… The idea behind aquatic fitness equipment is to make rehabilitation easier by duplicating the exercise movements in water, but with
