GO Rehab Rocks
The GO™ Rehab Program offers a sweeping new approach that is redefining the rehab experience. The results are clear: It makes rehab more efficient and effective—as well as more comfortable and convenient.
And there are numbers to back that up. UDSMR data confirms that the GO Rehab Program is in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabs. That’s big news! UDSMR is an independent, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the University at Buffalo‚ State University of New York.
The whole point is to improve clinical outcomes and to enhance the resident experience—and GO is right on point. GO Program clients are overjoyed to have access to an attending physician 5 days a week, to a registered nurse 24/7, and to the Program’s cutting-edge equipment, like the Jintronix biofeedback system.
They all love the private and semi-private rooms, the smart TVs, Netflix, branded coffee, Chromebooks, and a full menu of healthy food choices. Most of all, they rave about the speedy recoveries, getting them back to their lives ASAP.
The GO Rehab Program is a win-win-win: Hospitals, medical personnel, and the clients themselves—everyone wins!
4 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
You’ve probably heard the rumors, and it’s true—chocolate can be healthy!
But there are caveats.
Most importantly, it has to be dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa. The higher the percentage of cocoa, the less sugar, cocoa butter, and other additives that are used to reduce the health benefits.
Also be aware that a higher percentage means that the chocolate will not be as sweet, so you may want to start at 70% and work your way up. And you also need to stick to the serving size to be effective—around one ounce (or three squares from most brands) per da.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has four health benefits of dark chocolate.
- Loaded With Fiber
A serving of dark chocolate has 11 grams of fiber in it, which is about half the amount a woman and a third of the amount a man needs daily.
- High in Several Minerals
One serving contains nearly all of the copper and manganese you need daily, and about two-thirds of the amount of iron and magnesium that’s recommended. It’s also high in potassium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Source of Several Antioxidants
Raw, unprocessed cocoa beans have some of the highest levels of antioxidants among all foods that have been tested. These polyphenols, flavanols, and other antioxidants are great to fight inflammation and can potentially improve blood flow and lower cholesterol.
- Raises Good Cholesterol
Research is clear that dark chocolate raises your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. It’s a little muddy on whether it lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol levels, but there are signs that it does help.
We mentioned about the serving size of one ounce, and it’s important not to overindulge because dark chocolate does contain sugar, so in this case, there can be too much of a good thing.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Satisfying Desserts That are Sugar-Free
One of the biggest detriments to overall health is taking in white sugar. Sweet foods that we love to indulge in are loaded with the stuff, while if you’re making things at home, there is a wide range of products to use besides sugar.
Natural sweeteners include honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and only some no-calorie sweeteners (Stevia is a good one).
With that in mind, Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has details on five sugar-free desserts that will still make your sweet tooth happy.
- Keto Peanut Butter Cups
Create your own Reese’s-style peanut butter cups at home. Use all-natural peanut butter, sugar-free chocolate chips, and coconut oil for this creamy concoction.
- Almond Cake
Using almond flour (which is gluten-free) instead of bleached flour, this almond cake is sweetened with maple syrup, fresh berries, and honey. If you’re looking to make it dairy-free, all you have to do is swap out regular whipped cream for a dairy-free version.
- Keto Chocolate Truffles
Dark chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and kosher salt are all you need for this decadent bite-sized snack. Oh yeah, you also need avocado! These only take 10 minutes of prep, 20 minutes of baking time, and are only 20 calories per truffle.
- Keto and Paleo-Friendly Chocolate Mousse
Avocados are again the secret ingredient in this dish to give the mousse its rich and creamy texture. To make it paleo, sub the heavy cream for coconut milk and sweeten either with honey or a sweetener like stevia.
- Fruit Salad
Use the natural sugars in fruit as a base for this best-tasting fruit salad. After prepping the fresh fruit, you’ll add a quarter cup of honey, the same amount of freshly squeezed orange juice, and the zest of one lemon to really send your taste buds soaring.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Campaign: Care that Moves You
Centers Health Care is moving forward, beyond the pandemic, leading the way into the future of post-acute healthcare. It is moving into a world of new possibilities and innovations.
We are moving our patients in our gyms and in their hearts. Centers Health Care is all about touching lives, families, and communities—moving them all to a place that nurtures and sustains them, whether in rehab or in life.
Centers is moving our patients and our residents to get stronger, to improve their lives, and achieve their ultimate goals—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’re making our move across healthcare. Let’s get moving!
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 4 Ways Americans Commonly Waste Money
Even if you watch your wallet and pinch your pennies, there are plenty of ways that we can be more mindful of the money we’re spending—not in the form of cash coming out of our wallet or pulling out our credit card, but by being wasteful of supplies that we’ve already paid for.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five ways that just about every American has wasted their money at one point or another.
- Throwing Out Packages or Tubes That Aren’t Empty
You might notice that once the toothpaste appears to be empty from the tube, if you roll the tube together, you can get another week’s worth of toothpaste out of the tube before it’s empty. Shampoo bottles, soap bottles, and cleaning sprays are just a few more objects that we tend to just throw out once the pump no longer works. But by opening the container and pouring the rest of the product into a new bottle, you can fully get what you paid for.
- Eyeballing Laundry Detergent
While most caps on laundry detergent are marked to measure the proper amount to use in a load, most of us just eyeball it—and tend to use way more than what’s necessary, especially if you’re using a detergent that’s concentrated liquid. Make your detergent, which isn’t cheap, last a few more loads by accurately measuring before dumping it into your washer.
- Not Eating Leftover Food
If you forget that you put leftovers into the fridge, you’re not alone! Even if you have a small amount of leftovers after a meal, you’ve likely accumulated enough to piece together a full meal after a few days. With restaurant and grocery food more expensive than ever, getting another meal out of what you already paid for is a big deal.
- Using Paper Towels for Spills
Paper towels can be useful to cover dishes in the microwave or use to wipe down a counter or table after you’re sprayed it with cleaner, but instead of unrolling half the roll of paper towels to clean a spill, opt to use a regular towel instead. An actual towel is more absorbent, will save you money, and is better for the environment.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on When Heartburn May Be Something More Serious
We’ll all have occasional heartburn, but experts caution that it shouldn’t come all that often.
If you’re suffering from heartburn at least once a week, it is more likely GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) than just a case of heartburn, otherwise known as acid reflux.
And studies show that nearly a third of all U.S. adults may be affected by GERD each week, even when taking over-the-counter medications to try and keep symptoms at bay.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at how GERD can be treated and—hopefully—eliminated.
Over-the-Counter Medications
GERD occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus. Over time, that can damage the esophagus and even potentially lead to cancer.
In addition to lifestyle changes discussed below, usually over-the-counter medications like Nexium, Pepcid, or Prilosec along with antacids like Tums can help. That’s usually where a doctor will start when trying to treat GERD.
Lifestyle Changes
There are several things you can do to help lessen the effects or eliminate frequent heartburn altogether. It starts with paying attention to the foods that you eat and which may trigger heartburn afterwards, and then start avoiding those foods.
In addition, quitting smoking, avoiding eating within three hours of bedtime, placing blocks under the posts of your bed to raise the head of it, and even avoiding tight clothing (which can force stomach acid upward) are all non-medication interventions you can try to see if you can resolve symptoms naturally.
Prescription Medication
Among the more advanced treatments for heartburn include H2 blockers that provide short-term relief and proton pump inhibitors that are more of a long-term solution. A non-invasive surgery that helps reinforce muscles that help keep stomach acid where it belongs has also been used to relieve more severe cases of GERD.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Great Gifts for Dad or Grandpa
It’s a fact of life—it’s tough to buy the perfect holiday gift for men, and the older they get, the harder it seems to be.
But in addition to giving Dad or Grandpa a more memorable holiday season than one year ago by being able to celebrate in person, come equipped with a gift that is sure to surprise him, and we’re here to help with that.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five great gifts for the senior man in your life.
Don’t worry about seasoning those meats and veggies to perfection when you can throw them on this Himalayan salt plank that rests right on top of the grates of your grill. It’s easy to use, clean, and store.
Vinyl is in again, and put those old records back to use with this Bluetooth vinyl player that updates the experience for the 21st century. The player features stereo speakers and it serves as a Bluetooth audio player for your phone or other devices when it isn’t playing a record.
A fireplace doesn’t have to be a large expenditure. The experience has been shrunk down to fit as the centerpiece on your table. In addition to adding ambiance and warmth to any room, you can take off the glass enclosure to roast marshmallows!
Make dinner time or the time spent in the car more comfortable with this memory foam seat cushion. It’s the ultimate gift of comfort for a guy!
If your dad or grandfather is the type who loves taking nature walks, upgrade their footwear with these hiking boots that are both waterproof and made from breathable, lightweight fabric.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Daily Tasks That Count as Physical Activity
Staying active doesn’t mean that you have to run 5Ks or go through a full strength-training regimen at the gym. Especially as we age, keeping the body moving is a great complement to programs like tai chi or chair exercises that maintain strength and balance.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine says that physical activity can be anything that increases heart rate or stresses normal body physiology.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has five daily tasks that you’re probably already doing that count as getting in physical activity.
- Climbing Stairs
Even athletes use stair-climbing as part of elite-level workouts. You don’t have to find stadium steps, however, in order to benefit from this activity. The ones in your home or any that you might be able to find around town will suffice, especially if you can choose stairs over an elevator or escalator.
- Walking
Think about all the opportunities you have to walk during the day. You can walk around stores, and many people enjoy walking in shopping malls, especially when the weather starts to get cold and nasty. Even just walking to the mailbox is a good start.
- Yard Work
Doing yard work or gardening involves walking, lifting objects, and squatting—three great activities to keep the body active!
- Cleaning the House
While generally not as strenuous as yard work, cleaning the house has your body moving and in constant motion.
- Keeping Up With the Kids or Grandkids
Children are usually a bundle of energy and always in motion. Moving around with them, as much as your physicality allows, will keep you active and have the heart pumping.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on 5 Ways to Keep Small Children Safe in Vehicles
It’s common for seniors to be driving around with small children in the car, whether they are grandchildren, nieces, or nephews.
But those grandparents, great-aunts, and great-uncles may not go through the same safety measures that the child’s parents did when having a car seat installed or taking child-safety classes.
Therefore, it’s important to go over car safety tips for young children that go beyond the car seat.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has five points that all drivers should be aware of in order to keep kids safe while in their vehicle.
- Seat Belts
If a small child is in a car seat, the seat belt should not be an option; the seat belt should be securing the car seat, which has its own seat belts. When they are old enough to use a regular seat belt, they should be taught that it’s not a toy and it should remain where it is when buckled.
- Heat Dangers
All too often, an otherwise responsible person can be distracted or simply forget that a child may be in the car—especially if they are asleep in a rear-facing car seat. This mistake can have tragic and deadly consequences, so it’s vital to remember to check the car seat every time you leave the vehicle. For an additional reminder, you can keep a toy in the car seat and then move it to where it will be visible in the front seat when the child is in the car.
- Choking
In addition to keeping choking hazards in the vehicle away from small children, it’s recommended that kids 3 or younger not be given snacks unless there is someone else in the backseat to supervise.
- Windows
Children love buttons, and they can get into trouble by playing with the power windows—namely, closing the window on their finger, hand, or wrist. Be sure to keep the window controls locked from the driver’s seat.
- Loose Objects
Give your car a once-over for loose objects like umbrellas, phones, purses, and other bags. These can become projectiles in a crash and can easily injure a small child.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 3 Ways to Manage the Post-Vacation Blues
So you just took a vacation for the first time in 18 months or two years, and it was fantastic! Now, you’re back to staring reality in the face. Yep—the post-vacation blues have set in.
Despite vacation supposed to filled with R&R (rest and relaxation), many people return to work stressed over what they have to catch up on. There are steps you can take now to help you with the transition, but setting up for a successful post-vacation period also starts with what you do before you leave.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at three ways to get those post-vacation blues under control.
- Set Yourself Up for Success
Before you leave, talk to clients about expectations for when you’re gone and what coworkers may be able to help out with in your absence. This will help you feel like things are secure while you are gone and you won’t have a hectic schedule to return to.
- Manage Vacation Expectations
If you’re not getting that R&R feeling, perhaps you need to have an understanding of what you need out of a vacation. If your ideal way of relaxing is to explore and enjoy the hustle and bustle of a new area, that type of vacation might be for you, but if you’re a beach-and-book type, you might not want to fill your time off with tours and big-city adventures. You want to give yourself space to slow down.
- Scheduled Time to Return
Don’t overload your schedule when you return. At the very least, keep the first Monday morning back free to read and answer emails and not have to worry about anything else. If you can afford it, experts say you may need up to two days to handle this transition.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
