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National American Stroke Month
According to the National Stroke Association, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds and is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Strokes and heart attacks are often discussed together, yet they are very different. A stroke happens when blood flow is cut off to any area of the brain. Lack of oxygen… Continue Reading Continue reading
The Role OT Plays in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Occupational therapy (OT) is defined as therapeutic practice of everyday actions in order to establish, recover, or maintain a person’s typical daily living activities. In other words, it helps individuals get back to doing everyday activities. The month of April was Occupational Therapy month, so to close out this month of recognition, below are some… Continue Reading Continue reading
ALF vs SNF? How to decipher healthcare alphabet soup
ALF is short for assisted living facility. Structured similarly to a typical apartment complex. At an ALF, residents typically receive three meals a day, housekeeping and laundry service, and various daily activity programs in addition to help with medication management. Generally… Continue Reading Continue reading
Listening Tour at Massachusetts Senior Care Nursing Facilities
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate GOP Caucus held a listening tour at three Massachusetts Senior Care nursing facilities, including Athena’s very own Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. This tour opened a platform for open communication between nursing home center staff and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, Senator Dean A. Tran, State Senator Vinny deMacedo,… Continue Reading Continue reading
Five Things You Did Not Know About Social Workers
Webster’s dictionary defines social work as, “any of various professional services, activities, or methods concretely concerned with the investigation, treatment, and material aid of the economically, physically, mentally, or socially disadvantaged.” Social workers are an asset to many people and areas of work. Here are five things you might not know about a social worker:… Continue Reading Continue reading
Erica Roman, meets with state Representative Jack Hennessy, Deputy Speaker of the House and state Representative Toni Walker, Appropriations Committee Chair
This morning, our administrator, Erica Roman, met with state Representative Jack Hennessy, Deputy Speaker of the House and state Representative Toni Walker, Appropriations Committee Chair, to discuss legislative issues affecting skilled nursing centers, such as Northbridge Health Care Center. Both are very receptive and understanding of the issues we face in light of limited financial… Continue Reading Continue reading
Get to Know Athena Health Care Systems
You might be wondering about Athena Health Care Systems and what it does. Athena Health Care Systems was founded in 1984 and has since grown to become the largest for-profit, privately owned long-term care management companies. Another way to look at Athena is like a tree; Athena is the root and base of the tree, with each of its centers being its own functioning branch… Continue Reading Continue reading
7 Tips to Keep Winter Sports Safe
The winter season is full of fun activities that the whole family can appreciate. From skiing and snowboarding to skating and ice hockey, there are many sports that people of all ages enjoy. While it is fun to take the sled out and down the hill on a snow day, keeping yourself or your children… Continue Reading Continue reading