Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital

September is Month. A big part of healthy aging is understanding your care and making a plan. During this month, take a moment to think about what is important as you get older and what you want for yourself in the event of a health crisis. Then, share your desires with your loved ones. We can't stop the aging process, but we can have a plan!

A Guide to Healthcare in Your 60s and Beyond Healthcare is complicated especially as you age. Get our guide to healthcare in your 60s and beyond to take control of your health

Some of our first-floor patients became a tight-knit friend group and are known by many as the boys club. They always encourage each other during therapy and love to crack jokes with everyone. It has been a pleasure to see them become so close and be able to get a picture of them all together.

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Pain is a normal human experience. Living with persistent pain shouldn’t be. A physical therapist explains why pain occurs and how physical therapy could help manage it.

Chronic Pain Management Chronic pain management can be complicated, but there are non-medicinal options out there. Learn how education and physical therapy can help.

As summer is coming to a close, Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital held a cookout and field day. We had several fun activities including a dunk tank! We enjoyed sharing this fun day with our patients and employees.

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After an unexpected illness or injury, it's natural to have questions. Make sure you ask your doctor these four questions when it comes to the next steps in your recovery.

What is Post-Acute Care? After a serious illness or injury, your doctor may recommend post-acute care. Understand the settings, so you can advocate for your care.

Encompass Health Fairlawn continued our Olympic games with patients playing a variation of badminton. The goal was to keep the balloon up in the air passing it back and forth for three minutes. Thanks to everyone who made this event possible!

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With the Olympics taking place this summer, we decided to host our own Olympics games here at Encompass Health Fairlawn! Here are our patients showing off their putting skills in the golf event.

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Aging in place—or staying in your home—is the preferred choice of many older adults. However, the home you love, and all the things in it, might not be as well-suited or as safe for you as you get older. There are some step you can take, though, to age-proof the home you know and love. A physical therapist offers solutions.

Aging in Place: How to Make your Home Safer Is your home well-suited for aging in place? Here's tips to make your home safer and more convenient as you age.

While many caregivers take on their responsibilities out of love and duty, most are suddenly thrust into this new role with no warning, preparation or training, especially when caring for a loved one after a stroke. Thankfully, it is not too late to develop a plan to take care of both your loved one and yourself.

Tips for Stroke Caregivers A stroke caregiver can face many challenges. Get advice and tips for caring for a loved one after a stroke, as well as resources to help you.

After years of raising children and caring for the family’s needs, your parents have finally reached a point where they need a little help themselves. It may be time for some tough conversations about aging and their future needs. While never easy, we have tips to help guide you through these difficult conversations.

7 Conversations to Have with Aging Parents Talking to your parents about the future and their plans as they get older can be difficult, but also necessary. Follow these tips.

Congratulations to rehabilitation nurse technician, Violeta Hidalgo, on her retirement. She made sure to hug each one of her coworkers as she made her way to punch out for the last time. You will be missed, Violeta!

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If you have Type 1 diabetes or take insulin or medication for Type 2 diabetes, snacking between meals can help you control your blood sugar. But not all snacks are created equal. Get diabetic-friendly snack options plus a few easy recipes that will keep your blood sugar and appetite in check between meals.

Diabetic Friendly Snacks Snacking between meals can help manage your diabetes. Try these diabetic friendly snacks to help control your blood sugar.

As the temperatures rise, it's even more important for older adults to stay hydrated. Did you know that dehydration is a leading cause of hospitalization in those 65 and older? The summer sun can make us sweat more, leading to a greater loss in fluids. Don't wait until you're thirsty. A registered dietitian offers creative ways to prevent dehydration.

Dehydration Symptoms and Prention Tips - Encompass Health Dehydration symptoms can come on first, especially in the summer heat. Follow these tips to stay hydrated and healthy all year long.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month brings awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States, both in accessing mental healthcare and overcoming societal stigma around caring for your mental wellbeing.

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Roger Ritchey admitted to our Altoona, Pennsylvania rehabilitation hospital after a month-long hospital stay. Prior to his illness, Roger was independent with walking and performing everyday tasks. His illness and extended hospital stay took its toll, though. He needed assistance to complete even the simplest of tasks when he came to us.

Roger was determined to work hard in therapy. His goal was to get back home with his wife of 49 years. With his hard work and our team of dedicated nurses, doctors and therapists, he was able to have an amazing recovery and do just that!

Thank you, Roger, for making Encompass Health your trusted choice.

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Just as every individual is unique, not all strokes or recovery times are the same. However, there are similarities in the way stroke affects people and stroke recovery stages. Learn about the different stages of stroke recovery and how inpatient rehabilitation can help.

Stroke Recovery Stages The timeline and recovery are different for each stroke survivor. Learn the different stroke recovery stages and inpatient rehab can help.

Our CEO, Peter Lancette, recently participated in the annual Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Golf Tournament. This is always a great event, and it was a beautiful day for it!

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A grand opening was held on June 24 for Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. The 40-bed hospital is a joint venture between Encompass Health and Baptist Health. It is now open to patients!

“We are excited to celebrate the opening of our joint venture hospital with Baptist Health, with the unified goal of providing high-quality patient care to patients of the Louisville community,” said Troy Dedecker, president of Encompass Health’s Central region. “With our patients at the forefront of our minds, we have designed the hospital to accommodate all of their needs as they regain strength, function, hope and independence. The hospital’s one-story building design provides patients with greater accessibility as they are transferred to different treatment and non-treatment areas of the hospital, and more convenient access for families and visitors.”

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Surgery can be a traumatic event for your body both during and after. Like most serious illnesses or injuries, the right foods and diet can help aid in your recovery. A dietitian shares the best healing foods to eat both before and after a surgery.

Healing Foods: What to Eat Pre- and Post-Surgery What should you eat before and after surgery? A registered dietitian shares her recommendations for healing foods that help in recovery.

Don’t miss your chance to contribute research that improves clinical practice and changes lives. Encompass Health invites employees, physicians and other candidates in the healthcare community to apply for grant funding for research related to therapy in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The application period is open until Sept. 30.

Therapy Grant Applications | Encompass Health Encompass Health Corporation is pleased to announce their 2019 call for grant applications. In 2019, Encompass Health is offering research funding grant(s) totaling up to $30,000.

The American Heart Association hosted a heart and stroke walk, which was such a great opportunity to meet and show support to our local heart and stroke survivors that they are not alone!

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Encompass Health was proud to attend the American Case Management Association National Conference in Nashville, and the Case Management Society of America National Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. Dina Walker, national director of case management, spoke about "Discharge Destinations: What Case Managers Need to Know" discussing best practices for patient discharge. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect!

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Aphasia is a communication disorder that can affect language, speech, reading and writing abilities, depending on the type of aphasia. A speech language pathologist explains what this condition is and how speech therapy can help manage it.

Types of Aphasia: What They are and How They're Treated There are 3 main types of aphasia. Learn the causes, differences and treatment. Plus get tips to help those with aphasia communicate better.

Encompass Health is committed to playing an active role in the communities we serve. Explore our latest DEI Annual Report to learn how our hospitals support their communities through civic engagement and embed diversity, equity and inclusion into our workplace culture, patient care initiatives and more.

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Registered nurse, Jenny Katherine Leguis, who happens to be the wife of our dialysis program manager, Patrick Leguis, made an amazing cake to celebrate the opening of our new in-house dialysis!

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According to the CDC, stroke is the leading cause of death in men. However, most strokes are preventable. Learn your risks and take action today to prevent a stroke in the future.

Understanding the signs, risk factors of stroke in men | Encompass Health Understanding the risk factors and signs of stroke in men can lead to prevention, quicker treatment and better outcomes for survivors.