Rehab That Moves Us: Featuring Jamie Argiropoulos

Noteworthy
When life slows you down, Jamie and the therapy department at Hammonton Center are ready to get you up and “running” again with caring hands and a loving heart.

Quoteworthy
“I received a letter from a resident. She had a stroke and was being seen by me for Speech Therapy for aphasia/language. She also received OT for her fine motor/writing. Initially, she couldn’t put words together, but after many weeks of extensive Skilled therapy, she was able to write me a beautiful letter. It is the most rewarding gift I have ever received. “

Comprehensive Cardiac Care: Promoting Heart Health

With our skilled cardiac team, advanced technology, individualized treatment plans, and a patient-centric approach, Hammonton Center sets the standard for comprehensive cardiac care. If you or a loved one requires specialized heart care, look no further than Hammonton Center.

Skilled Cardiac Team: Hammonton Center boasts a team of skilled and experienced cardiac specialists passionate about helping patients maintain a healthy heart. From cardiologists to cardiac nurses and rehabilitation experts, we provide personalized care and support throughout the treatment journey.

Advanced Diagnostic Tools: We have cutting-edge diagnostic technology to assess heart health and identify potential issues accurately. Our comprehensive range of diagnostic tools, from electrocardiograms (ECGs) to stress tests and echocardiograms, ensures accurate and timely evaluations.

Individualized Treatment Plans: Each patient at Hammonton Center receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique cardiac needs. Our cardiac team collaborates to develop a comprehensive care strategy.

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Hammonton Center offers specialized cardiac rehabilitation programs to aid recovery and improve overall heart health. These programs encompass exercise regimens, nutritional guidance, and education to empower patients to make positive lifestyle changes.

To learn more about Hammonton Center, visit https://hammonton-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/ or call 800-305-9151

Celebrating Care That Moves You Day with Centers Health Care

On August 2, we celebrate CARE THAT MOVES YOU DAY, a special day that encourages movement for a healthy mind, body and soul.

Did you know that movement plays a crucial role in rehabilitation? At Centers Health Care, we believe in the transformative power of mobility. We move our patients in our gyms and in their hearts. Join us as we explore the benefits of movement in healthcare and how it can positively impact recovery.

Is moving good for you? Let’s count the ways…

Here are 7 benefits of exercise and movement:
1. Sharper memory
2. Weight loss and maintenance
3. More energy
4. Better sleep
5. Healthier muscles and bones
6. pain reduction
7. better mood

At Centers Health Care, movement is the key to rehab and better health—physically and mentally. So let’s get moving!

On August 2, at all 45 of our facilities, special events and activities will highlight CARE THAT MOVES YOU DAY.

Centers Health Care is on the move. How about you? Get up and dance. Step up and step out. Post a video of your movement styling, with the hashtag #CareThatMovesYou, and you’ll be entered to win a prize. It’s your move!

This summer, Centers Health Care is on the move.

Win big. Learn something, give something. Enter here.

The summer 2023 campaign is about to launch and that means we’re moving—fleets of ice cream, donut, taco and hot dog trucks hitting the road to reinforce relationships, strengthen partnerships, and create new connections. And in the process, spread the word about our teams, our rehab, and our results

Our 37,000 team members are our #1 asset. Top healthcare professionals, leading specialists, experienced therapists, experts in every field–the sharp minds, caring hearts and healing hands make a world of difference in the quality of life of those we serve. These are the Teams that move us.

Modern healthcare is advancing at an exponential pace. We’re proud to lead the way as we pursue and embrace new rehab technology at each of our 45 facilities. Cutting-edge sciences like biomechanics and the rehabilitative equipment of tomorrow ensure that we help the people in our care achieve optimal health. This is the Rehab that moves us.

Our superior teams together with our superior rehab equipment leads to superior results—with 9,000 successful discharges every year. That is our focus. That is our mission. That is our promise. Every patient we discharge has a story. And every story is a testament to our success. These are the Results that move us.

Be sure to enter to win. Prizes include ear pods, bicycles, dinner for two, and more. You can accept the prize or donate up to $250 to any of the following charities. Care to win. Care to give. Either way, everyone is a winner.

American Heart Association
Parkinson’s Foundation
American Cancer Society
Asthma and Lung Foundation
Alzheimer’s Association
Diabetes Foundation

How to Perform Deep-Breathing Exercises for Seniors

Stabilizing our breath can help keep our systems in check, so learning this skill is more valuable than you might thing—especially as we age.

Hyperventilation can result in pain, fatigue, and unsteadiness due to the body being deprived of oxygen.

Most people only breathe with their chest, which fills the chest with air but doesn’t deliver oxygen as effectively to the rest of the body. The key is to perform breathing exercises while incorporating your diaphragm (stomach muscles). To know you’re doing it properly, you should see your stomach rise and fall with each breath.

Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has these three deep breathing exercises to keep your body working at its best.

1. Breathe Heavy From Exercise

When you get short of breath from heavy exercise or other forms of exerting yourself, you will naturally incorporate your diaphragm to draw in more air because your body needs it. It’s recommended to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily, but if you’re currently sedentary, talk to your doctor before starting an exercise regimen.

You may also want to try low-impact exercises like yoga and tai chi, as they help relieve stress and teach deep breathing techniques.

2. Belly Grab

When lying flat on the floor, place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest. When you start breathing, try to keep the hand on your chest still while moving the hand on your stomach up and down as you inhale and exhale. As you exhale, try to squeeze your abs to force the air out. This keeps you focused on belly breathing.

Do this for at least one minute, twice per day. First thing in the morning and at bedtime are two great times to perform this exercise.

3. Sing Like No One is Listening

Whether it’s in the car, home alone, in the shower, or in front of an audience, loudly singing long verses causes you to inhale deeply, which is a great example of diaphragm breathing!

 

To learn more about Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://hammonton-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

5 Ways to Incorporate Apples Into Your Thanksgiving Meal Plans

With fall here and Thanksgiving not too far away, you might be looking for a way to incorporate some of the flavors of the season into your holiday dishes.

This year, skip the pumpkin and go with another fall staple: the apple.

Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has five creative ways to enjoy those distinct flavors for each meal, an appetizer, or dessert.

1. Apple Fritters

Skip the apple pie and go with fritters for dessert—or even breakfast! Start with a prepared pancake mix and add cinnamon and nutmeg. Core and slice your apple, dip it in the batter, and fry or air fry the slices. Top with powdered sugar for a tasty treat!

2. Salad

Chopped red and green apples make a great addition to any salad. Adding a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon will bring out the tartness of the apple and add a crunch to every bite.

3. Grilled Cheese

Here’s one you may not have tried: place thinly sliced green apples in between your bread and sharp cheddar. The apples will retain their crunch even with the bread being toasted and the cheese melted.

4. Flatbread

Another unique option, put cooked sausage, blue cheese and chopped walnuts onto flatbread dough and then add chopped or sliced apples. Apples and sausage are a solid combination, and that flavor will standout with this flatbread.

5. Pickles

Make your own pickles from apples! Start with thinly sliced sweet apples and add them to a brine of water, vinegar, honey, salt, and pickling spice. Seal them up in a jar and refrigerate. You can then add these to sandwiches and salads or just keep them for snacking.

 

To learn more about Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://hammonton-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

The First Steps in Treating High Blood Pressure

The American Heart Association reports that one out of every three adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and that percentage is higher–up to 75 percent–in seniors age 65 and older.

Traditionally, ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors are the first line of defense that physicians prescribe to get high blood pressure under control.

According to a wide-reaching study published by The Lancet, however, doctors may rethink the best way to initially treat hypertension. Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at treatment options.

What Are the Common Drugs Used for Hypertension

• ACE Inhibitors – They work by relaxing constricted blood vessels.
• Thiazide Diuretics – Eliminates extra water and sodium from the body, which lowers blood pressure.
• Beta-blockers – lowers blood pressure by reducing heart rate and output of blood.

Which Is Most Effective?

The study involved 5 million people in four countries (Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United States) who started hypertension treatment.

The result was that while ACE inhibitors were more commonly prescribed, patients who were prescribed diuretics as the initial course of treatment for hypertension had 15 percent fewer heart attacks, strokes, and hospitalizations due to heart issues.

Another benefit of diuretics was a lack of unwanted side effects, which are generally limited to low potassium and low sodium – both of which can be corrected by supplements.

Ace inhibitors, on the other hand, are linked to side effects like cough, diarrhea, rash, and swelling of the face, lips, and tongue.

Beta-blockers were the least frequently prescribed and the least effective for initially combatting high blood pressure.

As always, doctors and researchers agree that you discuss your individual situation with your doctor. He or she may believe that one of these avenues may be the best based on your blood pressure numbers, medical history, or a number of other factors.

To learn more about Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://hammonton-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

GO Rehab Rocks

The GO™ Rehab Program offers a sweeping new approach that is redefining the rehab experience. The results are clear: It makes rehab more efficient and effective—as well as more comfortable and convenient.

And there are numbers to back that up. UDSMR data confirms that the GO Rehab Program is in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabs. That’s big news! UDSMR is an independent, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the University at Buffalo‚ State University of New York.

The whole point is to improve clinical outcomes and to enhance the resident experience—and GO is right on point. GO Program clients are overjoyed to have access to an attending physician 5 days a week, to a registered nurse 24/7, and to the Program’s cutting-edge equipment, like the Jintronix biofeedback system.

They all love the private and semi-private rooms, the smart TVs, Netflix, branded coffee, Chromebooks, and a full menu of healthy food choices. Most of all, they rave about the speedy recoveries, getting them back to their lives ASAP.

The GO Rehab Program is a win-win-win: Hospitals, medical personnel, and the clients themselves—everyone wins!

Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With Some Mother’s Day Gift Advice: Think Experiences Instead of Things

While you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, you might not realize the reality from her perspective—she doesn’t really want any things.

The good news is, very few want physical gifts.

Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing breaks down this recent study on what moms really want on their big day.

Quality Time With Their Children

Most senior moms (55%) say that they want the gift of time—spending quality time with their children and families is enough. And if other children or grandchildren can’t make it, be sure to call or use a video calling app like Zoom or Facetime to make it the next best thing to being there in person.

Food and Flowers

Flowers and food are also great gifts. Instead of traditional flowers that may only last a week, consider a potted plant or something that can be placed in a garden or windowsill that can be enjoyed for a longer period of time.

Nearly half (47%) of moms polled said they would be happy with a breakfast, lunch or dinner. To go the extra mile, if Mom lives alone, consider a subscription to a food-delivery service, so she can receive healthy meals delivered right to her door.

Do Things Together

You’re never too old to make memories together. If Mom likes to go out onto the water, look into lunch and dinner cruises if you live in an area close to a body of water. A trip to the park or a local farmers market is also a nice way to spend the day. And if your mother likes to be pampered, it’s tough to go wrong with a day at the spa or beauty salon.

To learn more about Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://hammonton-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

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