August 16, 2022 The pandemic has eased, leaving serious financial challenges in its wake. At Geer, we are coping with a decline in resident occupancy, rising inflation and energy costs, an increasingly complex regulatory environment, and inadequate reimbursement from insurance plans, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. Geer, like any other business that experiences a loss in … Continue reading
August 16, 2022 To Geer Pharmacy Patients and Healthcare Partners, Today we are announcing an exciting new partnership with Hancock Pharmacy. Hancock Pharmacy is a well-known Pharmacy provider serving senior living communities, nursing homes, and the retail market in central CT. The on-campus pharmacy location is NOT going away, and you can continue to place … Continue reading
So proud of our Geer Nursing & Rehab staff for all their hard work! It shows in the quality measures, the feedback from residents & families and the smiles on faces! Just some of the items measured by Medicare that make up this rating. &nbs… 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