Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Ways to Treat Arthritis Without Medication
Nearly half of all Americans over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis. Doctors recommend, however, that if you start to feel the early warning signs of arthritis, get it checked out because the condition can be better managed in its earlier stages.
Early signs of arthritis include pain at the joint itself, swelling around the joint (that’s not accompanied by a hot feeling, which is a sign of an infection), and pain, discomfort, or stiffness that may be triggered by being active.
If you’re noticing any of these signs, you should bring it up to your doctor. There are ways to relieve the pain that doesn’t necessarily involve medication, which many people are hesitant to go on. Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five of these methods.
- Weight Loss
It’s simple physics: for every extra pound on your frame, the force on your knee is multiplied by three, so getting to an ideal weight can relieve a lot of pressure on your knees.
- Exercise
You might feel like not moving with the pain, especially if being active brings on the pain, but physical activity actually helps reduce pain from arthritis in the long run.
- Physical Therapy
A physical therapist can help teach you exercises you can do to relieve your pain and also correct posture and gait that could also be adding pressure to your joints.
- Joint Supports
Braces can help rest a joint in an ideal position to not cause pain, while others can assist you with daily tasks that otherwise would be painful to accomplish.
- Topical Solutions
Creams and sports ointments can bring you relief without having to turn to prescription medication.
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 Tips to Live a Long Life From 100-Year-Olds
Far less than 1% of Americans live to the age of 100. Sure, good genes and a bit of luck is all a part of the mix to become a centenarian, but good lifestyle habits are a big part of the formula too.
So take it from those who have done it, as Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has three lifestyle tips that a group of centenarians are sharing so that one day, we might be able to join the club.
1. Develop Healthy Habits Now
This group has eaten mostly plants and plant proteins—beans, greens, nuts, and whole grains—and saved meats and sweets for special occasions. In addition to helping lower cholesterol and being a good source of soluble fiber, beans are inexpensive and versatile—you can enjoy them in a number of different ways. And nuts are always a healthier snack option than most of what’s out there.
2. Keep Your Immune System Healthy
Eating a steady diet of foods that are high in antioxidants and probiotics for gut health is key for a good immune system and can also lessen the risk of chronic disease. The same foods listed above, along with fruits like berries provide your body with everything it needs for a happy gut.
3. Take Up Gardening
Getting serious about gardening can extend your life in more ways than one. First, studies show that gardening can improve your mood and overall well-being. You’re also doing productive, functional physical activity. And growing your own fruits and vegetables can not only save you money, but ensure that you’re having healthy, fresh produce.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.
COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!
COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!
According to the CDC:
– The vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19
– They will help keep you from getting seriously ill
– They help protect your family and community
– Vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA
Talk to the facility administrator or social worker—and get vaccinated today.
Care Package
We encourage families to drop off care packages such as meals, clothing, shoes and technology devices. Our times to receive care packages are Monday thru Friday from 10am to 11am and 6pm to 7pm only. We reserve the right to refuse care packages outside of these times.
Window Visits
Window visits have resumed as of Monday, January 4, 2021. Window visits are offered once a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. To schedule a 15-minute window visit, please speak to the Recreation Department at (718) 293-1500 extensions 1011, 1525 or 1526.
Protecting our patients, residents and staff from COVID-19
From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, our facility has followed the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The safety of our residents, patients, staff and their families are our priority and we continue to take an abundance of precaution to protect them.
Our team is well-trained in the importance of proper handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, and all are supplied with proper PPE. If they experience symptoms—such as fever or cough—they are instructed to stay home, and they must be cleared before returning to work.
Handwashing and hygiene posters are displayed throughout our facilities, and employee education and training continue based on the latest community and CDC guidelines. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently being administered throughout the Centers Health Care facilities to staff and residents alike.
For the latest news about visitation and more, please contact our facility.
Centers Health Care celebrates 25 years of experience, innovation and leadership
25 years of improving lives
25 years of compassionate care
25 years of making a difference
Experience matters and we have it.
We’re proud to be part of Centers Health Care, one of the leading post-acute care organizations in the country.
This year, Centers Health Care is celebrating 25 years of monumental care.
As the leading post-acute healthcare network in the Northeast, Centers’ experience is unmatched, our knowledge unparalleled. We bring more accumulated expertise to the residents and patients we serve than any other post-acute provider in the country, touching more than half a million lives and achieving more than 20,000 successful rehabilitations every year.
Our remarkable insights and ground-breaking achievements over the past quarter-century are exemplary. We have developed programs that have put our company in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabilitations such as our specialized care units, ranging from a cardiac care unit that has been certified by the American Heart Association to vent and dialysis care.
We have developed unprecedented outreach to the communities we serve—creating units dedicated to community cultures. Centers has, in short, transformed post-acute healthcare…and that’s just the beginning.
We celebrate as we look back at our successes and look forward to our continuing triumphs.
“Over the last quarter-century,” CEO Kenny Rozenberg says, “we have gained the kind of powerful experience in post-acute healthcare that is unmatched in the industry. I am proud and honored to celebrate the 25th anniversary—and look forward to moving ahead, as we write new chapters in the story of Centers Health Care, leading the way for the next 25 years.”
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on How Aspirin May Be Helpful Against COVID-19
As researchers learn more and more about COVID-19, they are finding more effective therapies to help ward off severe complications from the virus.
One of these therapies involves one of the most common medications available—aspirin.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at a study that shows how aspirin can prevent some of the novel coronavirus’s most severe symptoms.
Study: Aspirin Can Prevent Deadly COVID-19 Complications
The study was conducted by the University of Maryland School of Medicine between March and July. It found that out of more than 400 patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19-related complications, just under 25% were taking a dose of around 81 milligrams of aspirin daily.
The results showed that those taking the daily aspirin regimen were 43% less likely to be put in the intensive care unit and 44% less likely to be placed on a ventilator. Patients on aspirin also had a 47% less chance of dying from COVID-19 complications.
It’s believed that aspirin cutting down on the risk of potentially fatal blood clots is the reason that the drug has been successful in combatting the most severe effects of the virus. Those clots have led to severe complications, including heart attacks, stroke, and organ failure.
The Next Steps
Researchers are calling for a wide-reaching clinical trial to prove these results over a longer period of time and involving many more participants. In the meantime, researchers suggest checking with your doctor before starting an aspirin regimen if you are diagnosed with COVID-19.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.
Centers Health Care patients can breathe easier; they benefit from the most advanced Ventilator Care in the country.
The very latest vent care technology combined with a preeminent medical staff has improved the lives of all the patients who come to Centers Vent Care Units. Each unit is designed for patients who require ventilator care due to an injury, chronic disease or other respiratory complications.
All patients on ventilators are closely monitored by physicians, respiratory therapists and skilled nurses trained in respiratory care. Patient monitoring 24-hours a day ensures the greatest possible comfort, as our highly skilled staff blends empathy with expertise to create unique goal-oriented care plans for each individual patient.
An expert team monitors patient progress, making daily adjustments to the plan, in order to create a real-time program to get patients stronger. Although some patients require the ventilator for the long-term, our units wean many off of vent care.
There’s much more to the unit than ventilators. Bilingual dietary specialists, ongoing family education and support, post-discharge assistance and follow-up, as well as comprehensive, personalized plans all reduce the risk of future complications.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Changes that COVID-19 May Bring to Social Security
A combination of government intervention and high unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to sweeping change to the country’s Social Security system, which is funded by people currently in the job market.
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at the changes that could be coming to Social Security in the coming years and decades thanks to the pandemic.
Trust Funds Could Run Out Sooner
Social Security has run at a deficit for many years due to more and more Americans eligible for benefits and also living longer. At the current pace, the system is set to run out of funds in 2035, but thanks to the record unemployment numbers we’ve seen in 2020, that timetable could be accelerated by as much as five or six years without some sort of government intervention.
Benefits May Not Increase Much in the Coming Years
Due to job losses and a weak economy (people are reluctant to spend money now), inflation levels in 2020 have been very low. Social Security benefits are tied into inflation, so there will probably not be a large increase in benefits in 2021 or possibly even subsequent years.
Wage Cap May Not Increase
In order to continue to keep the program funded, the wage cap (Social Security is not collected after around $135,000-worth of earnings annually) generally grows year by year. Due to so many Americans out of work, however, the wage cap isn’t expected to grow until possibly 2023.
Possible Social Security Tax Relief
A proposal being considered in Washington is to temporarily suspend the Social Security tax so workers can take home more money in their paychecks. But any stoppage in Social Security tax collection will lead to a decrease in overall funds.
What Can Be Done?
If you’re nearing retirement age, it’s suggested that you have a separate retirement plan (a 401[k] through an employer, an IRA, etc.) in order for you to not be totally reliant on Social Security when you retire.
To learn more about Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://triboro-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.
