Be Well Blog
Your guide to a healthier body and mind from the experts at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network.
As we age, we may become more forgetful, our reaction time slows and our vision may begin to fail. Present in an active driver, these conditions can cause unsafe driving and lead to accidents or worse. Getting a safe driver evaluation, especially after age 65, can give you or your loved one the tools and confidence to continue driving safely. Read more »
Why would any nurse with four school-aged children, a husband and a great job, spend her free time at school, doing homework and other countless hours to get a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)? That is exactly what Kim Orth is doing. She is currently spending 150 clinical hours with Eugene Anderson, clinical educator at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Eugene qualifies to be her preceptor because, he, too, has his MSN from DeSales University. Read more »
“I could never put my family member in a nursing home. I could not do that to him/her.” Read more »
When someone suffers an accident or stroke or needs surgery, the first place he or she goes is an acute-care hospital, such as a Lehigh Valley Hospital or a St. Luke’s Hospital in the Lehigh Valley. There, clinicians patch up injuries, perform surgeries and stabilize the patient. After being stabilized, some patients—often those with underlying conditions—may be too medically fragile to go home, to a rehabilitation facility or to a skilled nursing facility. Many are then sent to a long-term acute care hospital, or LTACH. Read more »
For most seniors, the thought of moving into a nursing home causes great anxiety. Often, people make premature decisions regarding institutionalization because they are not fully aware of the technology or support services available to help them remain at home for a longer period of time. Read more »
If you’re a business owner or employer planning on hiring, you should consider hiring a person with a disability. Smart businesses know that mirroring the market attracts a wider customer base and increases market share. When you hire and retain qualified employees with disabilities, you not only get valuable employees, you also greatly increase your opportunity to gain a lasting customer base, the disability market. Don’t think that’s significant? Read on. Read more »
Autism—it used to be considered a rare disorder. We now know that Autistic Spectrum Disorders are very common (just over one case per 100 children). Posters and news media have raised our level of awareness, and many parents worry about the possibility that their children may be affected. But, exactly what is autism? Read more »
It’s important that you make the right choice when purchasing a wheelchair. In fact, choosing the wrong mobility device can cost you or a loved one money and can impact health and independence. Here are the most common mistakes made when selecting a mobility device, and how to avoid them.
Mistake #1: Purchase a wheelchair or mobility device without consulting a certified therapist. Read more »
If you are one of the nearly 24 million Americans with diabetes, you know that foot care is a constant challenge. The key to appropriate diabetic foot care – and to preventing amputation – is to recognize problems early and take proactive steps to decrease the potential for foot issues.
This means that you need to have regular (at least annual) foot screenings from a podiatrist. You should also consider following these recommendations from The American Podiatric Medical Association: Read more »
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