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The Importance of Skin Care as You Age

The skin is the body’s largest organ. According to the NIH as we age our skin becomes thinner and loses fat. As a result veins and bones can be seen more easily and scratches, cuts and bumps may take longer to heal. In addition there are common skin conditions in the elderly that are listed below.Senile Purpura –This purple bruising is common (affects over 10% of people over 50) in the elderly and occurs after minor traumas. This benign skin condition is caused by thin dermal tissue and also the increased breakability of blood vessels. Stasis Dermatitis –This change in skin color that usually occurs in the lower leg may cause pain, swelling and itchiness. Exfoliative Dermatitis– This scaley dermatitis can occur in response to drug therapy, disease or idiopathic entity and is more prevalent in individuals over 40 years old. Skin Infections and Infestations– Aging Adults often develop infections and infestation on their skin. Cancerous and noncancerous skin growths– Exposure to the sun puts individuals a higher risk for Cancerous and noncancerous skin growths as they age. It is important that seniors take extra steps for their skincare. Depending on the skin condition using moisturizes, milder soap and a humidifier can help with dry skin. It is important to wear sunscreen and check your body every month for new growth or bleeding moles that might be skin cancer. As allows it is important to discuss with your dermatologist the best ways to keep your skin healthy as you age. This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.

Apps for Seniors

There are over a million apps that do everything from helping remember your grocery list , to giving on the go news updates and tracking your pet. The current phone app explosion also provides many tools that can help elderly or aging adults in their everyday lives. We have looked through several lists of different apps for the elderly and compared reviews to find our top choices. RxmindMe Prescription / Medicine Reminder and Pill Tracker created by Walgreen CO this app reminds individuals to take their medications. Users are able to enter all of their medication dosage information, set reminders and keep track of whether they took their medications. The apps other features include being able to email your prescription history which is great if you need to give that information to a new doctor and also has the ability to search the FDA drug database for your medication. In addition, if you get your medication from Walgreens you can refill the prescription through the app and it is free so you don’t have to spend any money on it in case you don’t like it.EyeReader by NetSoft is a reading magnifier that uses the phone screens LED light to focus light on text in dark places and gives the user the ability to read text more easily by enabling the user to magnify the text. Lumosity Mobile by By Lumos Labs, Inc. is a great app for those aging adults who love puzzles and games and wont to help keep their mind’s sharp. According to the app’s description the activities in lumosity were design by neuroscientists to help with memory , attention and neuroplasticity. While activities in the app may be based on proven research the cost might be a little high for some. Unlike other apps mentioned, to access Lumosity you most pay around $12 a month or $60 for a year.Phone applications offer a lot of help in making older adult’s lives easier. The best way to find an app for your or your older loved one is to search a difficulty or problem you or your aging loved one is having and see what results come up. This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.

Oral Health & Hygiene in Aging Adults

According to the NIH as much as 10% of individuals between ages 50 and 64 have no remaining teeth. In addition on average, individuals over 50 are missing about six teeth (not including wisdom teeth). Many aging adults believe that permanent tooth loss is evitable, however with proper maintenance you or your gaining loved one can continue to have healthy teeth throughout life. Listed below are issues and proper guidelines to helping your mouth stay young

Tooth Decay: The buildup of dental plaque can wear down the enamel of your teeth overtime. It is important to brush your teeth and floss every day in order to prevent cavities from forming. It is especially important to see a dentist for checkup as they can diagnosed a cavity and fill it before the tooth cannot be saved

Gum Disease: Plaque can also build up along the gums and lead to infection. If this infection becomes serious it needs to be treated by a dentist so that the infection doesn’t permanently ruin the bones, gums or other tissue that supports your teeth. Brushing and flossing teeth regularly will also decrease the likelihood of gum disease

Dry Mouth: Dry mouths are fertile ground for bacteria and can lead to tooth decay and infection. Often medication given to aging adults cause dry mouth. If you or your loved one is suffering from dry mouth make sure to talk to your Dentist as he or she might recommended different ideas such as artificial salvia to help you maintain an optimal level of mouth moisture (source)

If you are caring for an aging adult it is important to make sure they are taking care of their dental hygiene. In addition, there are dentists that specialize in elderly dental hygiene and can offer detailed suggestions to how to treat many issues that aging adults make face when it comes to oral hygiene. This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.

MEMORIAL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

For most Memorial Day weekend is a time to commemorate those we’ve lost and those that have and continue to serve for our nation. At Sprain Brook Manor, we make it memorable by coordinating a BBQ for family/friends/staff and our beloved residents.
This year we kicked off the BBQ by honoring our veterans, by having our very own WWII veteran, George S. Martin raise the American flag. Sergeant T/4 – George S. Martin (WWII Veteran)

Sergeant T/4 George Martin, was drafted on April 11th, 1946, the last draft of WWII and also his birthday. When asked about his feelings at the time about being drafted, Mr. Martin quickly responded by saying “I was at ease about it. I felt it was my right to serve, especially after my brother serving before me and being a prisoner of was during the ‘Belgium Bulge’ war, I just felt like I had to.” While enlisted, George did his basic training in Alabama, where he recalls the weather being “very sloppy & muddy. I just rained a lot. Everyday almost.” Shortly after his training he began his tour to be stationed in Asmara, Eritrea (East Africa), took him and his troop six weeks to get to their destination. George and his wife Mary Martin smile as they tell the story of how it took him 6 weeks to get there, Sergeant Martin just shook his head as he reminisced and said “most dreadful six weeks of my life.” During his time in East Africa George camped out 30 miles into the desert and 2 miles deep underground, covered by sand (a commonly used tactic to hide from war planes). Mr. Martin was a radio correspondent during the war. Like many other members of the military George would by his carton of cigarettes, the only difference was, George didn’t buy them to smoke them. Instead, Mr. Martin would buy these cigarettes, .40 cents a carton and sell forward for about $20 a carton and taking the profits to help support the family “house-boy, Tasfu” by giving him the money or buying him clothes/food. George explains, “I never saw color, I just understood right from wrong, fair and unjust.”

Mr. Martin & his wife are currently long-term residents at Sprain Brook Manor Rehab, where the say often, “we love it here.”

Preventing Dehydration in the Elderly

Preventing Dehydration in the ElderlyAs winter comes to an end the elderly are faced with a new danger, dehydration. The elderly are at a high risk of becoming dehydrated because they might not drink when they are thirsty, their thirst mechanism is less sensitive, their kidneys are not as efficient as when they were younger, and they often cannot get water themselves (source). As the summer heats up ensure that your elderly loved ones are getting enough water. Know is time to get your elderly loved ones into the habit of drinking more water before the summer heat begins. In addition, as it gets hotter you or anyone caring for your elderly loved ones should look out for these symptoms Mild dehydration:· Dryness of mouth; dry tongue with thick saliva· Unable to urinate or pass only small amounts of urine; dark or deep yellow urine· Cramping in limbs· Headaches· Weakness, general feeling of being unwell· Sleepiness or irritability More serious dehydration:· Low blood pressure· Convulsions· Severe cramping and muscle contractions in limbs back and stomach· Bloated stomach· Rapid but weak pulse· Dry and sunken eyes with few or no tears· Wrinkled skin; no elasticity· Breathing faster than normal According to Linda S. Eck Mills, MBA, RD, LDN, FADA the water recommendation for is usually around to 6-8 glasses per day. However for elderly individuals she is more specific.“30cc of fluid for each kilogram of body weight for older patients with no diagnosis of CHF, COPD, or renal disease should be used. For patients with CHF or COPD, 25cc per kilogram of body weight is used. In some instances, such as in many patients with kidney disease, fluid intake may need to be restricted and the amount of fluid taken in may be monitored very closely. In some cases patients need more fluids, especially if there is vomiting, diarrhea, or high environmental temperatures” (page 2) Linda Eck recommends contacting a dietitian to help determine someone’s exact hydration needs. In addition those at higher risk for dehydration should avoid liquids with a diuretic effect like alcohol or caffeine. Individuals can also rely on fruits and vegetables for some hydration as they are composed of as much as 95% water. The best way to deal with dehydration in the elderly is to prevent it by ensuring they are consuming enough water and liquids. This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.

Depression in the Elderly

Depression in the elderly affects about 6 million individuals 65 and older. However, only about 10% of elderly individuals with depression receive treatment. One of the main reasons why such a small percentage of the depressed elderly seek treatment may because their symptoms are often different then the symptoms of depression in younger individuals, their symptoms are labeled as part of a physical illness or side effects of medication that they are on (source). According to the National Alliance on Mental Health one of the most common consequences of untreated depression is suicide. In fact, older white males are at the highest risk for suicide in the United States. One way to help prevent depression from negatively affecting the lives of the elderly is to educate people on the topic and help spot the symptoms. Depression in older individuals often include memory problems, confusion, social withdrawal, loss of appetite, weight loss, vague complaints of pain, Inability to sleep, Irritability, hallucinations, persistent and vague complaints, help-seeking, moving in a more slow manner and demanding behavior. As mentioned before one of the reasons why depression in the elderly often does not get diagnosed is because the symptoms are so similar to side effects of medication, other illnesses or aging. Therefore, a physical exam is essential in determining whether the above mentioned symptoms are from depression or another medical illness. Once diagnosed, about 80% of people with depression improve when treated with medication, psychotherapy and or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). For more information on the topic please see NAMI Depression Fact Sheet. Sprain Brook Manor’s Rehab, located in Westchester prides itself on having the best skilled nursing care in Westchester. We understand that after major health events individuals are at great risk for mental health related issues. For this reason we work towards creating a supportive and friendly environment where residents have the chance to participate in daily activities and heal their body, soul and mind. This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.

Summary of Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2014 Update

Summary of Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2014 UpdateOne of the most important aspects of heart disease and stroke prevention is to understand the statistics of those affected. Every Year the American Heart Association, the NIH, CDC and other governmental agencies work together to release a statistical report on stroke and heart disease’s morbidity, mortality rates and other variables related to cardiovascular disease. This report is released to the public so that researchers, clinicians, policy makers, media professional and others can use this information as a resource. Some of the most interesting findings have been included below (for full update summary click here)

Prevalence: 33% of Americans older than 20 years have hypertension (est. 78 million).
- Men and women have about the same prevalence rate
- African Americans Adults have one of the highest prevalence rates (44%)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths have decreased but the burden in still high
- From 2000-2010 deaths attributed to CVD fell 31%
  - However 31.9% of all deaths are contributed to CVD (787,650 deaths in 2010)
- From 2000-2010 deaths from stroke fell 35.8%
  - However almost 800,000 people a year have a new or recurrent stroke and 1 out of every 19 deaths in American are from a stroke.
Cardiovascular Procedure Use & Cost
- Total number of inpatient cardiovascular operations increased 28% ( to 7,588,000) from 2000 to 2010
- Total cost related to CVD and stroke in 2010 is estimated at about $315.4 billion
  - In comparison cost related to cancer and benign neoplasm was 201.5 billion

These CVD and stroke statistics from the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2014 Update indicate that while there have been major improvements in the population’s health in the past 40 years, stroke and CVD is still extremely common and a major health concern in the United States. In fact, every 34 seconds an American has a coronary event and every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke.One way to improve the mortality rate for stroke and CVD is to ensure that individuals who go through these severe medical events have appropriate rehabilitation care. At Sprain Brook Manor’s Rehabilitation Center in Westchester facility they specialize in skilled nursing care, pulmonary therapy, speech therapy and cardiac therapy that is essential to the recovery of individuals who recently had a stroke or cardiovascular event.This post is provided by Sprain Brook Manor Rehab which Provides unique opportunity to recover from medical procedures that result in true satisfying results. Getting you stronger and better every day. Contact us today to receive more information.Disclaimer: The information provided in this post in not intended to be construed as health advice, nor should it be considered a substitute for obtaining individual medical counsel or consulting your physician.

Musical Journey with Albert The Violinist at Sprain Brook Manor Rehab

FireFly Summer BBQ

Everybody deserves a day at least once a year to forget about everything stressful and just relax and spend time with family and friends. Our Sprain Brook Manor rehab family is important to us and that is why for the second year in a row we have put together a BBQ that gives everybody a chance to relax and eat great food all Sunday long.This past weekend we celebrated our second annual firefly BBQ. We packed the Greentree Country Club with tons of fun activities for everyone. Adults enjoyed massages and champagne while children had fun on the jumping castles, water slides and getting their face painted. Both the pool and the beach were packed with our Sprain Brook Manor family enjoying one of the last Sundays of the summer. We would like to send a big thank you to the chefs and waiters at the firefly Summer BBQ who provided us with delicious ice cold shrimp, tender steaks, juicy ribs and amazing salads and pastas. There was so much well prepared food that for next year we are thinking of calling it the firefly summer feast. In addition to all the food, drinks and exciting activities that were planned by our Sprain Brook Rehab staff we also put together a Sprain Brook Manor beach bag so that all the attendees – our paricipating Doctors & hospitals with their friends and family could think of us the next time they go to the beach or pool and remember how much fun they had at the second annual firefly BBQ. It is probably going to take another year just to figure out how we can top this year’s BBQ but were already looking forward to the challenge.

Fathers Day At Sprain Brook Manor Rehab

If Mothers create the bonds that hold families together, Fathers give those bonds strength and support. On father’s day we celebrate the men in our lives that help shape us into the individuals we are today. At Sprain Brook Manor Rehab we celebrated Father’s Day with men who no doubt make a difference in the lives of their families and those around them.

At Sprain Brook Manor we are lucky to have a group of Fathers that we could acknowledge and celebrate on this special day. The recreation department along with our chef, came together to make this special holiday a memorable one. At the beginning of the day, female residents worked on an arts & crafts project, where they made specialized, painted and decorated “Father’s Day” cards. The cards were then distributed to the fathers at Sprain Brook Manor.

The residents were in for a treat when they arrived in the Main Dining Room. The tables were decorated with floral centerpieces, balloons and signs throughout the room to add character. The chef provided a specially designed menu for father’s day, which residents thoroughly enjoyed while accompanied by a live singing performance by one of our many entertainers. All of the staff and residents were so happy and honored that we could celebrate these special men that our in our lives every day.

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