Author: Tanuparna Sanyal

  • 7 Foods To Help Boost Your Memory

    7 Foods To Help Boost Your Memory

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    You’ve no doubt walked into the room only to forget why you stepped in it in the first place. Feeling forgetful is a normal part of life, and there are a few contributing factors such as lack of sleep, a busy lifestyle, family genetics, and not getting enough exercise. Diet also plays a role in feeling forgetful. What you eat affects brain health, just as food affects the health of your heart. It’s important to get the right a combination of vitamins and minerals to keep your brain healthy and improve memory function.

    There are many foods you want to add to your diet to increase blood flow to the brain improve brain function 

    Berries and cherries

    iStock-1127432429Often called a superfood, berries and cherries are little powerhouses full of antioxidants, most specifically an antioxidant called a flavonoid. These flavonoids are proven to improve blood flow to the brain and increase brain activity which can reduce the risk of cognitive health diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Studies have suggested that the flavonoids in berries do this by lowering neurodegeneration which effects cognition. While berries aren’t the cure to degenerative brain diseases, it’s clear that making sure you eat more of more berries is good for the brain!

    Eat your veggies

    Mom always told you to eat your veggies, and she was right! Green vegetables, like kale, broccoli, and collard greens are chock full goodness to keep your cognitive health in tip-top shape. According to research, it only takes one serving of green, leafy veggies a day to have a positive effect on your brain health due to their neuroprotective benefits. 

    Omega fatty acids 

    Fish is the most common source of omega fatty acids. These omega fats are rich in DHA and EPA acids. The membranes of the cells in our body are made up of these acids that are full of anti-inflammatory properties. Including the cells in our brain. A diet full of these omega fatty acids can slow down brain aging. Fish like salmon, herring, and sardines are packed with omega fatty acids, but if you’re not fond of fish, you can add omega fatty acids to your diet with a quality supplement. Talk to your doctor for a recommendation. 

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    Nuts

    Nuts are an excellent choice for a midday snack. Nuts are full of protein, and heart-healthy fats and a healthy heart improve circulation, which in turn increases brain health. Walnuts, especially, are a good choice for a brainpower snack. Grabbing a handful of walnuts will provide you with omega fatty acids. Almonds and Hazelnuts are full of vitamin E, which has been linked with a slowing down the decline of cognitive function like memory. 

    Pumpkin seeds 

    Pumpkin seeds are yet another great source of the brain-healthy omega fatty acids that are good for your brain health. Pumpkin seeds contain zinc and copper which are essential for nerve signaling and could ward off Alzheimer’s. This powerful seed are high in iron, which can decrease that frustrating brain fog feeling. These nutrients are all important for long-term brain health. 

    Oranges and other sources of Vitamin C

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    Vitamin C has long been known for its immune-boosting abilities, but did you know it’s also good for your brain? According to the NIH, vitamin C, also known as ascorbate, is a vital micronutrient full of antioxidants that are crucial to brain health. The highest numbers of ascorbate are found in the brain, that’s how important it is to brain health. These ascorbate antioxidants fight off free radicals that can cause neurodegenerative disease. Getting enough vitamin C from foods such as oranges, bell peppers, guava, and kiwi might help you reduce the risk of brain decline. 

    Eggs

    Eggs are usually known for being packed with protein, but eggs are also full of folate and B vitamins. Those with dementia and Alzheimer’s often have deficiencies in these critical nutrients. Adding eggs to our diet a few times a week can stave off declining brain function and boost brain health. 

    With few changes to your diet, you can significantly improve your brain health, improve your memory and feel more alert. And it’s a lot easier than you think! There are many appetizing and easy recipes  to delight your palate and promote a healthy brain.

    Contact us to learn more about Church Home LifeSpring supportive community, quality care and person-focused rehabilitative facility. 

  • 5 Effective Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees

    5 Effective Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees

    Incorporating knee exercises into your daily routine will improve the strength of your knees.

    Knee pain can prevent you from enjoying your favorite activities. The knees allow us to perform daily activities such as climbing, walking, and running. They also bear 40% of our body weight when standing and 150% when we are walking. For your knees to remain healthy and perform optimally, a physical therapist may recommend knee strengthening exercises to prevent injury and pain caused by aging, stress, arthritis, stiffness, and swelling of the knees.

    Incorporating knee exercises into your daily routine will improve the strength of your knees. Knee strengthening exercises are a great non-invasive way to recover from arthritis and knee pain.

    Here are a few knee exercises that target knee muscles for more flexible and stronger knees. Before you start you can begin by walking in place for 10-minutes to warm up. Here are five exercises to help you get started.

    1. The Seated Knee Extension

    The seated knee extension targets quadriceps, which are the muscles that help you straighten your knees. Working your quadriceps prevents or eliminates pain from your kneecaps.  Seated Leg Extension

    • Sit on a bench or chair with your shoulders back and down
    • Place your feet on the floor and hands on your thighs
    • Lift your left leg slowly to the level of your hips
    • Hold for five seconds
    • Place the foot back on the floor without locking your knees
    • Perform this ten times for each leg.

    2. The Standing Knee Flexion

    This exercise strengthens your hamstrings, which are the muscles at the back of your thighs. It also boosts flexibility and knee balance. Standing Knee Bend

    • Stand behind the back of a chair or bench
    • Rest your arms on the chair or bench for balance
    • In a 1-2-3 count, bend your leg as you can comfortably manage

    Keep the supporting knee slightly bent as you lift the working leg

    • Hold for approximately 5 seconds
    • Return to the starting position in a 1-2-3 count
    • Rest for 30 seconds and repeat the movement for each leg

    3. Heel and Calf Raises

    This exercise is a simple exercise that strengthens your calf and knees and boosts your knees’ support and stability.

    • Stand with your feet flat on the floor in front of a wall for support
    • Spread your legs shoulder-width apart
    • Raise both heels off the floor and stand on your toes
    • Hold for 6 seconds
    • Lower your feet back to the floor
    • Repeat ten times

    With time, you can raise one foot at a time. Remember to keep your back straight, and do not lock your knees.

    4. Single-Leg Dip

    single leg dip exercises the hamstrings and quadriceps for balance, knee strength, and joint stability. 

    • Stand between two chairs placed on the sides of your body with their backs next to your arms
    • Place your hands on the backs of the chairs Leg Dip
    • Lift your left leg slightly from the ground 
    • Slowly bend down, with your supporting knee forming a 90-degree angle
    • Hold for 5 seconds
    • Return to position
    • Repeat with your right leg

    Keep your back straight, and do not lean back while doing the exercise.

    5. Wall Squats

    Wall squats are great for your knees, as they build strength and stability in muscles and tissue supporting the knee joints.

    • Stand facing 2 feet away from the wall 
    • Place your legs shoulder length apart
    • Move your back down the wall, bending your knees to a 65% angle as if you are sitting on a chair
    • Hold for 20 seconds
    • Slowly get back to the standing position
    • Repeat

    Perform the exercise slowly, and don’t let your knees bend further than your toes.

    When to Consider Physical Therapy

    If you have been experiencing chronic knee pain or had knee surgery, consider a short-term rehabilitation facility to support your healing process.

    At Church Home LifeSpring, we are committed to providing beneficial physical therapy to our patients.  For information contact us to schedule an appointment.

  • Physical Therapy as an Alternative Remedy for Lower Back Pain

    Physical Therapy as an Alternative Remedy for Lower Back Pain

    Church Home LifeSpring is pleased to be a leader as a short-term and long-term care provider located within Macon-Warner Robins, Georgia region. 

    Many people suffer silently from lower back pain. According to the World Health Organization, 149 million days of work are lost due to lower back pain. The effects of lower back pain not only affect one’s ability to work productively it often impacts how one performs daily task.

    Lower Back Pain (LBP) can impact you at various stages in life.   Physical therapy approaches in the treatment of lower back pain show how combining active therapy and passive therapy can alleviate pain, improve functionality, and prevent the condition from worsening or reoccurring.

    Physical therapy has emerged as one of the most promising treatment plans. Here are a few benefits to consider if you suffer from lower back pain. Back Stretch-1

    What is Physical Therapy?

    Physical therapy is a non-invasive discipline provided by a physical therapist to deal with a chronic condition or prevent a possibility of future injury. Passive and active physical therapy form the core of every physical treatment program currently available.

    How Physical Therapy Can Eliminate Lower Back Pain

    Your doctor can recommend physical therapy for lower back pain in situations where the pain has lasted for over six weeks or recurs frequently. However, for severe cases, your doctor might recommend this therapy sooner. We review each type of physical therapy below:

    1. Passive Physical Therapy 

    Passive physical therapy refers to the type of therapeutic activities that the patient does not actively take part in-; they rely on doctors. These modalities include TENS units, ultrasound, massages, iontophoresis, and ice/heat packs.

    2. Active Physical Therapy

    Engaging in active physical therapy activities helps to rehabilitate the spine and complement the passive physical therapy activities. In most cases, the patient is advised to stick to a strict exercise program that aims to stretch and strengthen the back while lowering the impact of aerobic conditioning.

    Benefits of Physical Therapy 

    When used as a possible cure for lower back pain, physical therapy comes with benefits such as:

    • Reduce/Eliminate Pain

    Joint and soft tissue mobilization or treatments such as taping, and ultrasound can help reduce or eliminate lower back pain. Physical therapy can also prevent chronic lower back pains from reoccurring.

    • Alternative for Surgery

    Even though physical therapy can present different challenges and pain, it is nothing compared to the risk and time taken to heal from surgical wounds and potential complications. Even in the event where surgery is inevitable, physical therapy can help you to regain strength quickly.

    • Improves Mobility 

    Lower back pain can result in trouble standing, walking, or moving. Regardless of your age, physical therapy can help on this front- exercises aimed at stretching and strengthening your lower back can help restore your mobility.

    • Reduce the Risk of Falls

    Physical therapy will make you more aware of how your body moves. This will improve your balance and coordination.

    • Physical Therapy Has Some Positive Side Effects

    After your doctor has advised you to take up some physical therapy exercises, you will be very cautious during the early stages. The awareness when you walk prevents you from stumbling and falling. You also improve how you pick up objects and learn to maintain proper strength and coordination exercises. All these activities help to eliminate lower back pain.

    • Recover or Prevent Sports Injury

    Some of the lower back pain problems that people suffer are caused by contact from sports. With a good recovery or prevention exercise program, you can prevent lower back pain and continue playing effectively. On the other hand, physical therapy can help you recover from a lower back injury, allowing you to return to the field quickly.

    How Church Home Can Help

    At Church Home LifeSpring, we focus on providing professional and attentive rehabilitation care. Patients are evaluated and medical history is reviewed prior to putting a recovery plan in place.

    We invite you to contact us for both short-term and long-term rehabilitation care. Read more of Church Home LifeSpring blog articles on wellness and person-centered care.

  • 7 Benefits of Physical Therapy [Infographic]

    7 Benefits of Physical Therapy [Infographic]

    Physical therapy treats chronic pain and helps with injury or trauma. This infographic illustrates the benefits of physical therapy.

    7 Benefits of Physical Therapy
  • 6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

    6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

    A few tips to help boost your spirits and avoid the winter blues.

    Winter months bring shorter days and nights with a chill in the air.   Many do experience a shift in their mood and energy. Seasonal sadness, or “the winter blues”, can range from mild to a very noticeable change and it’s a common experience during months with less sunlight. You may get sluggish, lethargic, sad, or feel like you need more rest. There’s not much you can do about the cold weather and lack of sunlight, but the good news is there are some very reliable ways to feel better. By taking a proactive approach to improving your mood, you can make a real difference to beat winter blues.

    Embrace the Season

    Embrace the Season

    A great way to cope with winter sadness is to try to enjoy the embrace the season. Take a page from Scandinavian countries, who wisely approach their bleak winters by enjoying plenty of hygge, or coziness. Make the most of your time at home by getting cozy, enjoy a cup of tea or hot chocolate, and settle in with a great novel. Cultivating a mindset that appreciates the best aspects of winter can help you stay positive.

    Pursue a Hobby

    It’s natural to spend much more time at home during the winter, which makes it the perfect time to take on a new project or pick an old one back up.  YouTube has an endless library of How-To videos for every kind of DIY home decor project. Along with being a fun way to pass the time, making your space more stylish or more functional can give you a great sense of accomplishment. You could also try cooking new recipes or learning a foreign language.  Any hobby you enjoy can help with avoiding a winter slump.

    Start an Indoor Garden

    Start an Indoor Garden

    For a great winter project that is relaxing and fun, try indoor gardening.  Herbs and succulents are extremely easy to grow, even with very little sunlight. Along with being beautiful, they grow quickly, require little maintenance and contribute a very cheerful presence to your home. In the case of herbs, you’ll also be able to add some fresh flavors to your winter cooking. 

    Maintain Your Vitamin D 

    Vitamin D is crucial for our emotional well-being and we can thank the sun for helping us make most of it. Often the decline in vitamin D contributes to the cause for feeling sad or less motivated when winter rolls around. It’s very helpful to take a daily vitamin D supplement, which are widely available and very effective. You might also consider a light box. These artificial lights stimulate vitamin D production and are considered a good treatment for seasonal sadness.

    Stay Active

    Stay Active

    Take advantage of sunshine whenever you can by bundling up and walking outside. Along with providing much-needed vitamin D, walking is a great form of exercise. Any form of staying active, whether indoors or outdoors, will do wonders for your mood, concentration, energy level, and overall quality-of-life. The endorphins released during exercise are the ultimate way to beat the winter blues.

    Volunteer in the Community

    Volunteer in the Community

    When you’re feeling down, helping someone else can give a significant emotional boost. Volunteering at a local shelter, food pantry or for any cause that’s meaningful to you, is a great way to improve your spirits during the winter season.

    Incorporating these tips can help boost your spirits.  Take steps to stay healthy and positive this winter and before you know it, you’ll soon be feeling like your old self.  

    Church Home LifeSpring is driven to exceed normal caregiving as an experienced provider of rehabilitation services to the Middle Georgia community. Contact us if we can assist you or a loved one.

  • Person-Centered Care: A New Approach to Service

    Person-Centered Care: A New Approach to Service

    When people come together in groups, it’s generally because they have something in common. That might lead us to think they’re mostly the same as we come to identify them as the group rather than as individuals. Years ago, senior care centers fell into that standardized, one-size-fits-all approach. They had residents needing care, and they cared for the residents all the same way. They cared for them as a group.

    Fortunately, times have changed, and a new approach to healthcare is emerging. Person-centered care focuses on the unique needs of each individual to provide the highest quality care experience.

    It sounds great in theory, of course, but what does it actually mean? To start with, it’s about communication, personalization, education, respect, comfort, teamwork, safety, and empowerment. These are just a few of the ways person-centered care can make a difference in a resident’s daily life.

    A Team Effort

    In a person-centered care environment, healthcare providers work with the resident and his or her family to create a plan that best suits the resident. Communication is key: providers listen to any concerns voiced by the resident or the family members and take ideas and suggestions into consideration. 

    Personalized Schedules

    If a resident isn’t a morning person, there’s no reason to schedule his physical therapy at 8:00am. If someone’s not hungry at lunchtime, she can choose to eat later in the day. The old approach insisted upon rigid schedules and required residents to conform regardless of their needs and preferences. Person-centered care provides flexibility to suit each individual’s lifestyle. This includes a variety of activities to encourage physical activity, socialization, creativity, and continued growth and learning according to the resident’s interests.

    Respected Values

    Every resident has different values, beliefs, likes, dislikes, and ideals. These are acknowledged and respected throughout the course of treatment in a person-centered care environment. This includes religious and moral beliefs and, whenever possible, preferences for certain foods, colors, clothing, activities, and more.

    Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

    Each resident is a complex human being. While traditional care facilities may have focused strictly on the physical ailment, person-centered care recognizes a person’s mental and emotional needs, as well. If there is emotional or mental unrest, true health is not possible, even if the physical concern is cured. Instead of a decision being focused on a physical health condition, decisions are focused on the person.

    High-Tech, Comfortable Environments

    Perhaps you visited a grandparent or great-grandparent in an old “nursing home”: it was sterile and hospital-like and far from welcoming. No wonder these homes had a bad reputation. A person-centered care facility, on the other hand, is friendly and community-oriented. Care is taken with design and decor to create a comfortable space. The best healthcare technology is only the beginning; a truly person-centered approach includes consideration of day-to-day comforts, extensive safety considerations, and special touches. The focus is on creating an environment that feels like home.

    Empowered Residents

    Residents in a person-centered care center are encouraged to ask questions and take control of their health. Education is valued: experienced healthcare professionals are patient, compassionate, and willing to take the time necessary to help each resident understand her condition, treatment options, and course of action. Residents are empowered to take action (as is safe and appropriate) to promote their own well-being. 

    Church Home LifeSpring is proud to say we’ve been incorporating person-centered care into our healthcare approach. Studies have demonstrated, and we strongly agree, this approach leads to a more positive care experience for each resident and more positive outcomes. If you’d like to learn more about the person-centered care difference, we invite you to contact us.

  • 5 Exercises to Regain Strength and Mobility Following Knee Replacement Surgery

    5 Exercises to Regain Strength and Mobility Following Knee Replacement Surgery

    Americans are living longer than they used to, and requiring various kinds of advanced healthcare to ensure they remain active and vital as they age.  One of the health interventions which is becoming increasingly common is knee replacement surgery.  According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year.  That number is expected to grow to more than 3 million over the next decade. 

    Physical Therapy Will Improve Outcomes

    If you’ve had knee replacement surgery, your healthcare providers will work closely with you to ensure you heal properly and get back to your normal activities as quickly as possible.  Among other things, they’ll recommend a regimen of physical therapy, including exercises to increase muscle flexibility and strength, promote healing by increasing blood flow, and improve mobility. 

    Following are 5 simple, knee-strengthening exercises which are among the most common, and most beneficial, to help you heal after knee replacement surgery (plan on doing about 15 repetitions of each exercise several times each day for about 6 weeks):

    1. The Knee Extension: This exercise will help to strengthen your quadriceps and give your knee greater flexibility.  To perform it, you should sit in a firm chair.  While sitting, slowly raise your foot and gently extend your knee to straighten your leg.  Hold this position for 5 seconds.  Now, slowly (and without jerking) lower your foot back down to the floor.
    2. The Quad Squeeze: Your quadricep muscles are located at the front of your thigh.  These muscles help support the knee joint, so it’s important to strengthen them after knee replacement.

      To perform your quad squeezes, lie flat on your back with your legs extended.  Contract your quadricep muscles.  As you contract, keep your leg as straight as possible, attempting to press the back of the knee against the bed (don’t apply more pressure than is comfortable for you).  Hold the contraction for about 5 seconds, relax and repeat 10 to 15 times.
    3. The Short Arc Quad: Following surgery, it’s important to regain range of motion in your hip and knee. The short arc quad is designed to achieve this result.

      Again, lie on your back with your legs extended. Support your knee with a blanket or rolled towel. Your knee will be bent slightly. Slowly lift your heel off the bed to straighten your leg and hold it for about 5 seconds.  Now, lower your heel slowly back down.
    4. The Heel Slide: This exercise works the quads and the hamstring muscles.  Like the short arc quad, it’s purpose is to improve range of motion.  Lie on your back with your legs extended.  Now, gently flex your hip and your new knee by lifting the knee off the bed and sliding your foot on the bed.  While performing this exercise, be sure to keep your other leg straight.  Hold this for approximately 10 seconds. 
    5. The Ankle Pump: The ankle pump exercise is designed to strengthen your lower-leg muscles and improve blood circulation.  When you stimulate the flow of blood in your legs, you reduce the risk of swelling and, more importantly, blood clots.  To perform ankle pumps, you should lie flat on your back while keeping your legs extended.  Prop your ankle using a blanket or a rolled-up towel.  Flex your foot.  You want to push your heel away from your body with your toes pointed up and towards your body.  As with the quad squeezes, hold the flexing for about 5 minutes.

    One of the benefits of these and similar post knee-replacement exercises is that you don’t need any fancy equipment, and you can do them on your own in your home.  That said, you should always consult with an experienced physical therapist or other healthcare provider before initiating any new exercise regimen.  These are highly-trained professionals with the knowledge and experience to ensure the exercises you perform are safe and will help you regain the strength and flexibility to return to your normal activities.

    Our Goal:  To Help You Get Back to Your Life

    At Church Home LifeSpring, our focus is on improving your skills to get you back to the life and the activities you enjoyed before your surgery.  To learn more about our short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice/respite care services, contact us today.

  • 4 Home Exercises for Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

    4 Home Exercises for Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

    As most people age, their bones become more brittle and a certain amount of a stability is lost in day to day life. This issue is even more pronounced in women who are highly prone to osteoporosis. The weakening of the bones means that even the smallest misstep could possibly end in a hip replacement and months of slow and careful recovery. While rest is an important part of your healing process, so is regaining strength and stability in both legs with the new artificial hip. The best way to recover comfortably and efficiently is to find exercises you can do both in bed and on the go. This way you can smoothly alternate between rest and strength training as your recovery allows.

    To help you get started, here’s a quick list of five safe and beneficial exercises you can do right after a hip surgery.

    1) Ankle Stretches

    Ankle stretches can be done from the bed with your legs stretched straight out beside each other. You can do them lying down or sitting up Make sure to keep your knees facing upright but not locked. Point the toe of your leg with the replacement and then slowly raise and flex it. Do this as many times as is comfortable and you can repeat about every ten minutes if you care to.

    Another variation is to start with your toes pointed and imagine they can see. Keeping your knee straight, turn your ankle to the left as if it were “looking” at something over there, then turn to the right. This exercise will loosen and strengthen the muscles that help you balance and control your steps.

    2) Hip Abduction

    Abduction in a medical sense means to move a limb away from the midline and you can strengthen another set of leg muscles by doing so either laying on the bed or standing braced against something to maintain your balance. If in bed, start with your legs straight and parallel with each other then slowly move one leg away until you feel light stretching. Hold it there for two or three seconds and then slowly bring it back to center. To do a hip abduction standing up, brace yourself against the back of a sturdy chair and stand with your legs straight but not locked. Slowly lift your recovering leg with the knee facing straight ahead of you. Hold for two or three seconds and lower.

    3) Hip Extension

    Hip extensions are something you can do standing up after you’ve been recovering for a while. The good news is that you’re already familiar with them in bed form. To perform a hip extension, stand braced against something with your legs straight and facing forward. Slowly raise one leg out and away from you, staying in line with your body. Hold it for two or three seconds and lower. This is like the bed hip abduction but does require additional balance and control to do safely. If you add this exercise to your regime, consider having someone on hand to spot you just in case. 

    4) Walking

    Finally, the simple act of getting around can be an incredibly beneficial aspect to your recovery. The key to strengthening your leg with every step is to step evenly with very little sway. Go as slow as you need to in order to feel safe and use a walker, crutch, or cane to stabilize in order to avoid the risk of another fall. Remember to stretch and tense your leg correctly with every step to help the leg heal more completely.

    Going through hip surgery doesn’t have to mean losing our strength or mobility. All you need is a great regime of post-surgery exercises to keep you active and soon have that let back in good working condition. For more senior lifestyle tips and tricks, contact us today!

  • Why You Should Go Ahead with Hip Replacement Surgery

    Why You Should Go Ahead with Hip Replacement Surgery

    If you’re a senior, you surely remember when hip surgery was a dangerous proposition and involved a high likelihood of a long recovery. What you may not be aware of is just how much things have changed in this area of medicine. Now, the long incisions and high risks of infection are over, the amount of pain involved is significantly lower, and the recovery time is far faster. For these reasons and more, it is almost always worth it to go ahead and have your hip replacement instead of dealing with the constant pain of hip arthritis or other such problems.

    The Importance of Today’s Small Incisions

    The most obvious benefit of a smaller incision is less pain, but that is far from the only one. A smaller opening takes a shorter time to heal because the body simply doesn’t have to do as much work to seal the surgical wound. It also gives pathogens less of an opening into the body, so the chance of infection is lower. Finally, less tissue is disrupted, so fewer structures need to heal. This speeds overall recovery as well as incision healing.

    Anesthesia is Now Safer and Easier to Tolerate

    Constant improvements are made to improve the safety of anesthesia, both in terms of which drugs are used and the level of sedation provided. The days where every serious operation meant being knocked out cold with general anesthesia are over. Now, doctors have perfected the middle ground between the light, local anesthetics of the dentist’s office and the full-on knockout that was once the only option at the hospital.

    Thanks to these improvements, it is likely that you will receive a “regional block” such as an epidural to stop sensations from your hips and legs without truly knocking you out. Don’t worry – the pain is completely blocked, and you’ll still be given enough of a sedative that you might not even remember the operation. What’s different is that your body’s major systems won’t be so deeply subdued. This improves safety, speeds your time in the recovery room, and reduces side-effects like nausea. You’ll also regain your senses faster when the anesthetic wears off.

    You Aren’t Stuck in the Hospital For Long

    Anyone who has had to endure a long stint in the hospital knows that the faster you get out, the better it is from a mental standpoint. Thanks to insurance companies clamping down on hospitals that never seem to want to let people out, you no longer have to fear being “kept prisoner” if you go in. Many hip replacement hospitals now consider 5 days to be a long stay!

    You Can Still Get Post-Op Help if You Need It

    Many seniors put off operations because they fear difficulty in taking care of themselves after an operation. If this describes you, you can now rest easy. By making use of our short-term rehabilitation services here at Church Home LifeSpring in middle Georgia, you’ll have everything you need to recover quickly and safely. We can help with everything from meals to your physical therapy and prescribed medications. Even better, our location does not have a “hospital” atmosphere. Instead, it is comfortable and homey while still being designed to cater to the needs of those recovering from surgical procedures.

    Here, you’ll receive competent care from people who truly know the ins-and-outs of hip replacement recovery. You’ll also get important services done for you, such as laundry and room cleaning, that help to reduce infection as well as improve your overall comfort.

    To learn more about our short-term rehab options, just contact us. We’ll be glad to explain all of the details.