To Our Residents and Families, We want to thank you for your continued support and patience while we addressed the Covid-19 outbreak at Geer Nursing and Rehab. We are pleased to report that all staff and residents have had negative Covid-19 tests for two full weeks. Effective today, will be opening back up for scheduled … 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
What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain … Continue reading
To Our Staff, Residents and Family Members: We need to inform you that two more residents have tested positive for Covid-19 at Geer Nursing and Rehab. Torrington Area Health District, State of Connecticut Epidemiology office and the Department of Public Health have all been notified. We will continue to follow all recommendations these agencies have … Continue reading
March 26, 2020 To Our Staff, Residents and Family Members: Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center We need to inform you of one staff member who tested positive for Covid-19 at Geer Nursing and Rehab. Prior to testing the staff member immediately reported the onset of symptoms, was asked to quarantine at home and ultimately tested … Continue reading
March 15, 2021 To Our Residents and Families, We want to start off by thanking you all again for your continued patience and support. This pandemic has not been easy for any of us and especially for you. Covid-19 has turned our worlds upside down in just a years’ time. Now that Covid-19 positivity rates … Continue reading
March 15, 2021 Dear Residents and Families, We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued patience and support, as we continue to endure the challenges of this pandemic together. We could not do this without you, and are grateful for your support. We recognize that many of you have not seen … 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
