Blog – Altenheim

Recovery Secrets: Thriving after a hip replacement surgery.

Recovering from a hip replacement surgery can be a rather daunting prospect. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. In fact, with the right orthopedic rehabilitation from a skilled nursing team like the one we have in the Altenheim Therapy Rehabilitation community, it’s possible to get back on track quickly. It all […]

Providing Patient-Centered Care Using the Planetree Model at Altenheim Therapy Rehab

If you are a caretaker or someone who needs medical care, going into treatment can cause anxiety and that’s very understandable. After passing through the doors of a treatment center, you might feel like you’re just a small part of a large, cold, uncaring machine. At a hospital, you might talk to a dizzying number […]

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Handling Caregiver Burnout When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

When you’re caring for a loved one who’s been diagnosed with dementia, you may already be familiar with the feeling of caregiver burnout. Memory care can be an overwhelming job, and it’s normal to experience stress and fatigue. Sometimes, because dementia isn’t always identified in its earliest stages, family members often begin providing care long […]

Coping with the Grief, Guilt & Stigma of your Parent’s Dementia Diagnosis

After finding out that your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, you’re likely experiencing a range of emotions, everything from denial and grief to guilt and fear. You may feel lost and be wondering what the future holds or how this disease will affect and impact you personally as well as the family as […]

Choosing from a Distance

When a family first gets the diagnosis of a loved one’s dementia, many choose to care for their loved one at home, at least for a time. But, if you’re a long distance caretaker, this is likely not an option. In addition, after their memory has progressed to a certain point, you and your family […]

Transitioning to Memory Care

Although making the decision to move to memory care is quite intense and emotional, making the actual move to the new community can be just as taxing. Though the process may be difficult, there a few practical tips you should consider as to how to make this transition run as smoothly as possible. Coordinating with […]

Deciding which type of personal care is right for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis

Accepting and moving forward with a dementia diagnosis of a loved one is just one of the many challenges that you and your family is about to face. Each family with a loved one with dementia has their own unique journey ahead of them. The decision of how to care for that loved one shouldn’t […]

Choosing a Memory Care Community from a distance

When a family first gets the diagnosis of a loved one’s dementia, many choose to care for their loved one at home, at least for a time. But, if you’re a long distance caretaker, this is likely not an option. In addition, after their memory has progressed to a certain point, you and your family […]

Transitioning your Parent to a Memory Care Community

Although making the decision to move to memory care is quite intense and emotional, making the actual move to the new community can be just as taxing. Though the process may be difficult, there a few practical tips you should consider as to how to make this transition run as smoothly as possible. Coordinating with […]

How to Talk to your Spouse about their Dementia Diagnosis

Empathy is the watch word when preparing to talk with a spouse about their dementia diagnosis. Dealing with a dementia diagnosis can often be incredibly challenging and difficult to process. This is especially true for the individual who has received the diagnosis. Therefore, you will want to ensure that you are empathetic and try to […]

Talking to Your Family about Your Parent’s Dementia Diagnosis

Although your parent may not realize the extent of their diagnosis, it’s likely that you and other family members have. After receiving an official dementia diagnosis, it becomes critical that you start having important conversations with those family members. The challenges facing a family with a loved one diagnosed with dementia should not be taken […]

Deciding if Memory Care is Right for Your Sibling

A diagnosis of dementia can be devastating not only for the person affected, but for family members of that loved one as well. It may initially seem more comfortable for your family to care for your sister or brother at home. As the disease progresses, the challenges of home care can become much too difficult […]

What to Do When Your Loved One is Diagnosed with Dementia

The news that your loved one has a dementia diagnosis can weigh heavily on your heart and mind. You may feel shocked, sad, angry or even relieved to finally have a medical diagnosis. If your loved one is experiencing dementia symptoms, there are several steps you can take to help your family cope with this […]

Altenheim’s Therapy Rehab Center Now Offers HydroWorx Underwater Treadmill to Help Patients Heal Faster in a Pain-free, Safe Environment.

Altenheim’s Therapy Rehab Center has expanded to offer aquatic therapy to their patients to safely accelerate rehabilitation with less pain for individuals with a myriad of ailments. HydroWorx products are used by top healthcare and sports facilities worldwide. The HydroWorx will be offered for both inpatient and outpatient therapy clients. Altenheim is proud to be […]