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August: Short-Term Success Stories

— Mr. B was admitted to Shady Lawn following a hospitalization due to a fall with resultant removal of artificial knee joint and infection. He was admitted to our facility with knee immobilizer and weight bearing as tolerated. Upon admission, he was dependent for hygiene tasks, bathing, transfer to standing positioning, and sliding board transfer to... Read More

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

— Each year in the United States, the month of August is dedicated to National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The goal is to promote the value of vaccines and their positive impact on public health. By staying current with recommended immunizations, whether child or adult, people may help to protect themselves and prevent the transmission of... Read More

Gorgeous Grandma Day

— Gorgeous Grandma Day was founded in 1984 by Alice Solomon. After she graduated at the age of 50 from Wellesley College, she felt society viewed women her age and older as senior citizens who were no longer useful or relevant. Solomon realized that “grandma” was a term denoting older women, whether actually grandmothers or not.... Read More

UV Safety Awareness Month – July 2023

— UV Safety Awareness Month, which takes place during July, is a crucial time to focus on senior health and learn about the dangers of sun exposure. As we age, our skin becomes more vulnerable to the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Seniors are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer, sunburns, and other... Read More

Bite-Sized Hot Dog Facts

— It’s probably no surprise that July is Hot Dog Month, but the third Wednesday of the month is also National Hot Dog Day! The hot dog is one of the most iconic American foods with Americans consuming more than a billion of them each year during the summer! Street vendors in New York City and... Read More

National Therapeutic Recreation Week: July 9-15

— National Therapeutic Recreation Week, observed annually the second full week of July, is an opportune time to highlight the significant role of therapeutic recreation in promoting senior health and well-being. Looking for ways to celebrate? Here are some suggestions: Organize a variety of recreational activities: Plan a week-long schedule of therapeutic recreational activities specifically designed for... Read More

Short-Term Success Stories: Mr. Randy

— Mr. Randy was admitted to Shady Lawn from another SNF in May of 2022 due to history of cerebrovascular accident and a hip fracture. He was dependent for transfers and required a mechanical lift to get out of bed into his wheelchair. He also likes to be in his wheelchair daily and move about the... Read More

June is Men’s Health Month

— There are a variety of common men’s health problems which can be treatable if caught early enough, but can be permanently debilitating or even fatal if they are not detected until after symptoms make themselves known. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, excluding skin cancers, in American men. Fortunately, prostate cancer may be easily... Read More

Short-Term Therapy Success Stories: Mr. H.

— Mr. H. was admitted to Shady Lawn following a hospitalization due to exacerbation of emphysema and decline in functional mobility. Mr. H. lived alone and was unable to return home safely directly from the hospital. Upon admission, Mr. H. was ambulating up to 350 feet with occasional loss of balance with supervision, standing unsupported for... Read More

Happy Father’s Day 2023

— Be sure to take a moment on Sunday, June 18 to honor dads, foster fathers, surrogate dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and the other important male role models in your life. Let him know how much he means to you by calling, texting, or sharing photos on social media. Enjoy brunch or dinner with him. Take... Read More