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Alzheimer's
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Brain-Healthy Foods That Can Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive disease that affects one’s memory and cognitive abilities, for which there is no cure. For those with family members who suffer from Alzheimer’s, it is often a scary and emotional experience to have to watch your loved one gradually forget all that he or she once held dear. Although there is no cure for this disease, it is ... -
Can Poor Sleep Lead to Alzheimer's Risk?
Many scientists have, in recent years, uncovered a possible link between sleep and senior memory impairment. The neuroscientists at the University of California, Berkeley published their findings in Nature Neuroscience , revealing that age-related deterioration of the prefrontal cortex region of the brain was connected to one’s failure to achieve the kind of deep sleep that helps the brain ...
Brain Health
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How Yoga Can Benefit Seniors' Brain Health
Yoga has long been recognized for a variety of health benefits, including mental and cognitive health. For seniors, it can be a great form of exercise, which builds strength, balance and flexibility. Yoga also can have a number of benefits for the brain health of seniors. Improves Brain Function & Memory Yoga can increase memory functioning and improve overall cognitive health. It has been linked ...
Care Insurance
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Why You Should Have Long-Term Care Insurance
As we age, it’s only natural to need a little extra help. When a family finds that their loved one needs care, it can be difficult to make a decision about their future care. It is stressful and challenging for the family to care for a loved one, but the cost of long-term care may also seem prohibitive. For this reason, it’s best to have a plan in place and discuss options with your loved one and ...
Emotional Health
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Emotional Health Tips for Seniors
Staying sharp as we grow older is important, but what about your emotional health? Mental health issues aren’t uncommon among seniors. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that approximately 6.5 million seniors struggle with depression. There are a number of reasons that seniors may struggle with their mental health, including a loss of loved ones, reduced independence, declining ...
Holistic Approach to Patient Care
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Rehabilitation Therapy After a Stroke: What to Expect
The time following a stroke can be a confusing, scary time. Your loved one is safe, but they will have a long way to go before they return to normal. Rehabilitation therapy is the next step, but what does that entail? Here’s what you can expect to happen during your loved one’s recovery. Improving Mobility Starts with the Brain The side effects of strokes varies widely, but many patients need to ... -
How Occupational Therapy Helps in Stroke Rehabilitation
After a stroke, your loved one has a long journey to rehabilitation ahead of them. Along the way, they will be supported by a number of rehabilitation professionals, who are there to assist your loved one in regaining their functioning and independence again. Among these professional are occupational therapists, who help your loved one relearn to handle daily tasks. Here are some of the ways an ... -
Brain-Healthy Foods That Can Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive disease that affects one’s memory and cognitive abilities, for which there is no cure. For those with family members who suffer from Alzheimer’s, it is often a scary and emotional experience to have to watch your loved one gradually forget all that he or she once held dear. Although there is no cure for this disease, it is ...
King Street Rehab
The latest posts for King Street Rehab are listed below.-
12 Things Stroke Survivors Wish Their Family Knew
Stroke is an incredibly challenging process for not only the survivor, but for the entire family. Even the most committed families can have misunderstandings and make mistakes when it comes to their loved one’s recovery. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a renowned neuroanatomist and brain researcher who shares her experience of her own stroke in her book My Stroke of Insight . In her book, Dr. Taylor ... -
How to Recognize & Manage Caregiver Burnout
Caring for another person can be a stressful experience. Thousands of families rely on family caretakers to provide care for chronically ill, disabled, and elderly family members. On average, these family caretakers spend about 20 hours every week caring for their loved one, and often work outside the home as well. It’s not surprising that many caregivers suffer from burnout. Learning about ... -
10 Healthy Tips for Seniors
Healthy habits are important at any age, but they can be especially critical for the wellbeing of seniors. As your loved one grows older, you may find you need to take on more and more responsibility, especially when it comes to your loved one’s medical care. Building good health habits together can help both seniors and caregivers manage health challenges with ease and allow for seniors to enjoy ...
Occupational Therapy
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What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapists are a key part of our rehabilitation team at King Street Rehab. Our occupational therapy team doesn’t ask “What’s wrong with you?” but rather, “What’s important to you?” By focusing on helping patients overcome challenges in completing daily tasks, occupational therapists work with patients to improve their daily functioning and their ability to handle tasks on their own. ...
Rehab Center
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What is Neurological Rehabilitation?
There are many neurological conditions that need advanced care. Treating neurological disorders goes beyond simply addressing the issue, however. Patients also need physical, emotional, and psychological support throughout their treatment. Neurological rehabilitation programs are specially designed to support patients in every aspect as they work towards better neurological functioning. What Does ... -
Why You Should Have Long-Term Care Insurance
As we age, it’s only natural to need a little extra help. When a family finds that their loved one needs care, it can be difficult to make a decision about their future care. It is stressful and challenging for the family to care for a loved one, but the cost of long-term care may also seem prohibitive. For this reason, it’s best to have a plan in place and discuss options with your loved one and ... -
Food & Dementia: How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits
Proper nutrition is important for everyone, no matter their stage of life. For those living with dementia, however, it can be a challenge to get the right nutrition for a number of reasons. Healthy eating habits and balanced diets are important to help maintain physical health, and can often help address behavioral symptoms. As the disease progresses though, it can be a challenge to battle ...
Respite Care
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7 Benefits of Respite Care
Caring for a loved one can be a stressful, time-consuming occupation. Paired with your family’s needs, the demands of your job, and other life stressors, and you may find that you have little time for yourself. Respite care may be the solution you need. This service can be regularly scheduled or arranged for times when you need an extra bit of help to manage everything on your schedule. Our ...
Therapy After a Stroke
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FAQ: Physical Therapy for Stroke Survivors
Stroke survivors may be facing a long road to recovery after their attack. Physical therapy is a very common part of stroke rehabilitation therapy, because it focuses on helping survivors recover control of their bodies, increasing their coordination and strength, and ultimately restoring their motion and ability to function independently. Our rehabilitation team at King Street Rehab is here to ... -
12 Things Stroke Survivors Wish Their Family Knew
Stroke is an incredibly challenging process for not only the survivor, but for the entire family. Even the most committed families can have misunderstandings and make mistakes when it comes to their loved one’s recovery. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a renowned neuroanatomist and brain researcher who shares her experience of her own stroke in her book My Stroke of Insight . In her book, Dr. Taylor ... -
Rehabilitation Therapy After a Stroke: What to Expect
The time following a stroke can be a confusing, scary time. Your loved one is safe, but they will have a long way to go before they return to normal. Rehabilitation therapy is the next step, but what does that entail? Here’s what you can expect to happen during your loved one’s recovery. Improving Mobility Starts with the Brain The side effects of strokes varies widely, but many patients need to ...
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