Internship Spotlight: Sophie Verkuilen

UW-Whitewater Student, Sophie Verkuilen, a Kinesiology Major and Allied Health Minor has spent the past semester holding an internship at Fairhaven! We had a little Q&A with Sophie about her internship experience with Fairhaven and what made it so great. Our Q&A with Sophie: Q: You had experience with Fairhaven as a volunteer- what did…

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Internship Spotlight: Maggie Reinert

UW-Whitewater Student Maggie Reinert, from Warrenville, Illinois is a Human Performance Major and Allied Health Minor. Maggie volunteered at Fairhaven in the past and has recently finished up her internship with Fairhaven! We had a little A&A with Maggie about her internship experience with Fairhaven and what made it so great. Our Q&A with Maggie:…

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Parkinson’s Disease Management – Greenfield Rehab

  Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease that affects mobility, speech, and motor skills. Early detection and proper management are key to maintaining safety and overall optimal functioning. Symptoms of Parkinson’s Slow movement Small movement Tremors or shaking Loss of sense of smell Sleep difficulties Impaired balance “Freezing” of a person’s manner of walking Pain Mood…

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Safe Use of Mobility Devices Greenfield Rehab

Mobility aids are devices designed with the intent to assist people who have difficulties with moving around, be able to enjoy greater freedom and independence. Typically, people who have disabilities or injuries are at an increased risk for falling. There are many types of mobility devices available to meet people’s needs including walkers, canes and…

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Stroke Management Greenfield Rehab

Approximately 800,000 people in the US have a stroke each year. It is the leading cause of disability. The great news is there is potential to make noticeable improvement with the right medical care and persistence. Common deficits post stroke Weakness on one side of the body Bowel and bladder issues Trouble speaking Impaired balance…

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Home IADLS-Greenfield Rehab

Activities of daily living (ADLs) are basic self-care tasks. Feeding, toileting, selecting proper attire, grooming, maintaining continence, putting on clothes, bathing, walking, and transferring (such as moving from bed to wheelchair) are all example of basic ADLS. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs} are more complex skills needed to successfully live independently. Handling transportation (driving…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie Reinert

UW-Whitewater Student Maggie Reinert, Sophomore from Warrenville, Illinois is a Human Performance Major and Allied Health Minor. Maggie volunteered at Fairhaven this past semester and plans to continue doing so.   We had a little AQ&A with Maggie about her experience with Fairhaven and what made it so great. Our Q&A with Maggie: Q: Did…

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Joint Replacements – Greenfield Rehab

Have you exhausted all your other options and now you are considering surgery? Did you know the need for total knee and hip replacement surgeries increases every year! Approximately 600,000 total knee replacements are performed in the United States each year. Approximately 350,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year. By…

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Arthritis Management | Greenfield Rehab

Arthritis is generally defined by inflammation in the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is the degeneration of the bone and cartilage. Osteoarthritis often affects weight-bearing joints such as the hip, knee, spine, and thumb. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that gets worse over time and can affect function in your…

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Adaptive Equipment | Greenfield Rehab

Adaptive equipment is devices that are used to assist with completing activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, grooming, etc. Adaptive equipment allows people to live more independently. As people age or lose function due to health problems they may need to use adaptive equipment. Some examples of Adaptive Equipment: Eating and Dining Divided…

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Brain Health | Greenfield Rehab

  Throughout your life, your brain’s job is to help you make sense of the world and to help you manage your daily life. Brain health refers to the ability to remember, learn, plan, concentrate and maintain a clear, active mind. It requires you to be able to use all cognitive strengths of your brain-information…

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Home IADLS-Greenfield Rehab March 2022

Activities of daily living (ADLs) are basic self-care tasks. Feeding, toileting, selecting proper attire, grooming, maintaining continence, putting on clothes, bathing, walking, and transferring (such as moving from bed to wheelchair) are all example of basic ADLS. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs} are more complex skills needed to successfully live independently. Handling transportation (driving…

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Pain Management – Greenfield Rehab May 2021

Pain is not a normal part of aging in seniors. Many seniors feel that it is normal and are hesitant to let their doctors know. COMMON CAUSES OF PAIN IN SENIORS Post-surgery pain Osteoarthritis Neuropathies Compression fractures Cancer End Stage lung, heart, or kidney disease Physical injury from a fall Shingles Untreated chronic pain can…

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Home IADLS – Greenfield Rehab

  Activities of daily living (ADLs) are basic self-care tasks. Feeding, toileting, selecting proper attire, grooming, maintaining continence, putting on clothes, bathing, walking, and transferring (such as moving from bed to wheelchair) are all examples of basic ADLs. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are more complex skills needed to successfully live independently. Handling transportation…

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Parkinson’s Disease Management – Greenfield Rehab October 2020

  Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease that affects mobility, speech, and motor skills. Early detection and proper management are key to maintaining safety and overall optimal functioning. Symptoms of Parkinson’s Slow movement Small movement Tremors or shaking Loss of sense of smell Sleep difficulties Impaired balance “Freezing” of a person’s manner of walking Pain Mood…

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Options when paying for long-term care

Aging has its side effects, as many of us begrudgingly admit.  Our bodies and minds inevitably change as we approach our golden years. Illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions may speed up the changes in certain individuals. While many seniors continue to live independently well into their golden years, some require long-term care. The decision to…

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Elder care resources

As we all struggle to maintain some sort of “normal” in these challenging times, one segment of our society is even more vulnerable than others: our elders. People want to grow old gracefully and maintain their independence as long as possible. Families have many decisions to make and piles of information to sort through as…

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Memory care, a component of assisted living

Aging brings about many changes, including some that can compromise a person’s ability to remain independent. In such instances, families often consider assisted living facilities for their loved ones. More than 1 million Americans currently live in assisted living facilities, according to the National Center for Assisted Living. However, residents dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, other…

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