There are a multitude of things to consider when choosing a nursing home for your parent to live in as they age. In addition to making sure that their physical, emotional, and social needs will be taken care of, you have to make sure that current and future health issues can be handled onsite. Here are a few types of rehabilitation services that should be offered by your parent's new nursing home to ensure optimal and convenient care as time goes on:
1. Orthopedic Therapy
As your parent ages, the chance of them falling or having an accident and injuring themselves increases. Some accidents could lead to the need for nothing more than just some rest, while others might lead to the need for surgery or long-term physical therapy treatments.
In any case that arises, it's important that the nursing home your parent is living in can meet their orthopedic needs as time goes on. If a bone gets broken or an ankle is sprained, a specialized orthopedic therapist should be onsite to effectively treat your parent – and all the needed facilities and equipment needed should be available without having to travel to a different facility.
2. Geriatric Management
The nursing home you choose for your parent should also feature geriatric management services to rely on in the coming months and years. Many geriatric problems become common as adults age, so you'll likely end up having to find a different nursing home for your parent to live in if the one you choose now doesn't offer geriatric management services for problems such as:
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Incontinence
- Alzheimer's disease
- Problems with balance
The geriatric support center at the nursing home you choose for your parent may also be able to offer hip and joint replacement and/or recovery services.
3. Neurological Support
If your parent is currently dealing with a problem list cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis, or they have a high risk of developing such problems, it's a good idea to make sure that the nursing home you choose for your parent offered neurological support or various types. Other kinds of neurological problems the nursing home you choose should be able to handle include:
- Parkinson's disease
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
Even basic issues such as continual vision impairment and a gradual loss of walking independence can be treated in the comfort of your parent's nursing home using a variety of neurological support options. Schedule a consultation appointment with your chosen nursing home to learn more about the rehabilitation programs that they offer and to tour the facilities and well as get to know the staff.
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