Therapeutic activities are essential for seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help them maintain a sense of self worth and dignity. Therapists often work with others within the facility to develop a comprehensive plan of care that suits the needs of each resident. According to the 2010-11 edition of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” certain activities can help recover basic motor skills, cognitive abilities, and confidence

Over the course of the past five blogs, there has been a lot of information, nuts and bolts, and criteria thrown at you. The main thing we want you to take away from it all is that we are here to serve you! We certainly understand that the process by which you or your loved one is admitted into a skilled nursing facility is multi-faceted and comes with many emotions and stressors. Please don’t hesitate to call, email, or come by our facility with any questions you may have.

Medicaid As stated in the previous segment, Medicare, HMO's, and some secondary health insurance policies cover skilled nursing care or therapy in the nursing home typically only for a limited amount of time. Indeed, skilled nursing facilities care for a variety of residents. Some are there for a temporary stay while receiving rehab from an injury, illness, or surgery. Others, who require around the clock nursing care because of the expertise that is required to meet their

Paying for Long-Term Care Many older adults and caregivers worry about the cost of long-term medical care in a skilled nursing facility. In a word, the costs are quite substantial. These expenses can use up a significant part of monthly income, even for families who thought they had saved enough. How people pay for long-term care depends on their financial situation and the kinds of services they require. In this segment, we’ll look at a couple of payment sources or option

Skilled Nursing Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities (like Marshall Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center), also called nursing homes, provide a wide range of health and personal care services. Their services focus on medical care and typically include skilled nursing care, 24-hour supervision, meals and snacks, and assistance with everyday activities. Rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available. Some people stay at a nu

Thinking about long-term care is something that we all have a tendency to avoid. The thought of losing any degree of our independence is not a reality we are quick to entertain. First of all, it is difficult to plan for the things in life that are appealing to us, like retirement or travelling with family and friends. But to strategize for situations and circumstances that we have an aversion to is even harder. The main thing to keep in mind is the fact that we are all agi