“Marching” Out of Quarantine
Our long-term care population are now fully vaccinated, and it seems as if we are entering, dare I say it, a post pandemic environment. We made it, but now what? During the pandemic we have seen our resident’s version of normalcy altered. Those who used spend most of their day in the dining room, in […]
Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
One of the most serious fall injuries is a broken hip. It is hard to recover from a hip fracture and afterward many people are not able to live on their own. As the U.S. population gets older, the number of hip fractures is likely to go up. Each year over 300,000 older people—those 65 […]
Facts about Fall Injuries
Did you know? One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip […]
Stepping On with Stacey
Our Physical Therapist, Stacey, is a certified master trainer of the Stepping on Program. Check out this link to learn more about the Stepping On program offered at The Healthcare Resort of Olathe. Preventing Falls with Stepping On Keep an eye out for these Stepping On workshops we will be hosting this Spring- because spots […]
10 Things to Know About Rock Steady Boxing at Healthcare Resort of Olathe
1. How Do I Get Started? Every new class member undergoes an initial assessment with one of our therapists/coaches. This is an overall wellness and movement evaluation to help determine the best class level for you. Call Beth at (816) 377-6285 to schedule your initial assessment. 2. What Should I Expect? The class assigned to […]