Home Care

When I was the Director of Social Services at a nursing home, I worked closely with physical and occupational therapists on our SAR (sub-acute rehabilitation) unit. There, we helped older adults recover from heart attacks, strokes, accidents, and more. I was responsible for the discharge planning and the therapists helped the patients regain as much strength and functioning as possible.

Ah, spring! A time full of joy, a season full of hope. There’s just something about it that makes you want to celebrate. And who is more deserving of joy and celebration than the special senior in your life? After a long and tedious winter, you both deserve some relief. Even if you live in a mild climate, cold temperatures can affect an older adult’s circulation, making it difficult for them to get outside. A negative consequence of this is that being cooped up in the house can lead to depression and isolation in older adults. Perhaps your loved one is just beginning to heal from SAD, or “Seasonal Affective Disorder.”