Geer is closely monitoring the recent spikes in Covid-Delta variant in counties close to us and will change our practices, as needed. As always, we will post any change. All our staff are currently still masking and practicing heightened infection control procedures. In addition, we are proud that 95% of our staff have chosen to … Continue reading
Acute and post-acute health conditions – upon discharge from a hospital or healthcare facility Chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and chronic pain Mild cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders Low vision Mood disorders, including late-life depression and anxiety Find out more by calling Chrissy Befanis (860) 824-2660 or cbefanis@geercares.org… Continue reading
How does OT assist in productive aging? Aging in place: home modifications, fall prevention, health promotion Driving and community mobility Primary care Post-acute care from a hospital or nursing center stay and transition to home Palliative care In subsequent blogs Chrissy will discuss each of these in more detail. Find out more by calling Chrissy … Continue reading
Occupational therapists use their knowledge of sleep physiology, sleep disorders, and evidence-based sleep promotion practices to evaluate and address the ramifications of sleep insufficiency on occupational performance and participation. Interventions focus on promoting optimal sleep performance in clients of all ages, include: Educating clients and caregivers on sleep misconceptions and expectations Addressing secondary conditions that … Continue reading
Proud to celebrate 50 years! We, the Geer Team, emphasize respect, integrity, compassion and forgiveness in our interactions with staff and are stewards in the continued support of the values as we offer the full continuum of care to the senior community. click the picture to take a look at how we got here… Continue reading
At a time when Nursing Home residents and staff are extremely concerned about the Covid-19 virus crisis, residents at Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are thinking about those less fortunate than themselves. Karen Hawley, of the Resident Council and Alyssa Dungan, a Recreation Assistant came up with a project that the residents of Geer Nursing … Continue reading
The summer sun makes it the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. But the summer heat can be a problem for seniors, particularly with extreme humidity. While it might feel nice to stay inside and cool off by the air conditioning, it’s also important to stay active all year long. Here are some things to … Continue reading
The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips that the elderly, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a fun, safe summer. *Article, information and … Continue reading
Prolonged loneliness and isolation can equal the health risks of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and that 26 percent of people have increased risk of death due to loneliness. Loneliness during aging is a growing problem as 1 in 4 of the 76 million baby boomers could become isolated. here is a link to the full … Continue reading
A certain royal person, in his late 90s, was in the news recently in the UK. He had had a car accident – the car he was driving had ended up on its side – and it was reported that he was a bit “shaken up.” As one would be, even if you were much … Continue reading
