What is an endowment fund? 08 February 2018 Administrator Blog, Long Term Care, News & Updates An endowment is a gift that has been given to a charity or charitable foundation that is used for co [More]
The Dos and Don'ts of Dementia Care 05 July 2017 Administrator Memory Care If your loved one has mid or late stage dementia, then we don't need to tell you how challenging it can be to care for them. People who are suffering from later stages of dementia are often sad, angry, afraid, paranoid and confused, and that can sometimes make them aggressive, oppositional and sometimes even violent. [More]
Physical Therapy as an Alternative to Surgery 06 June 2017 Administrator Outpatient Therapy Could physical therapy be an alternative to surgery? Most people think of physical therapy as necessary for recovering from surgery, an illness or an accident, but it's much more effective than many believe. In fact, not only can physical therapy help you recover from a surgery, in some cases, it could even make it possible to skip the surgery altogether! [More]
Warning Signs of a Stroke 25 May 2017 Administrator Long Term Care May is World Stroke Month, and it's the perfect time to learn the common warning signs of a stroke. When someone is having a stroke, it means that their brain isn't getting the blood that it needs to survive. Because of this, acting fast is of the utmost importance. Getting help right away could prevent the stroke victim from becoming disabled or even dying. [More]
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy 02 May 2017 Administrator Outpatient Therapy At Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehabilitation Center, we are more than just a senior housing facility. We are dedicated to helping our residents, as well as the good people of Elk Horn, to maintain their independence and dignity. [More]
Resource Development Director assumes new role 27 April 2017 Administrator News & Updates Lynette Wall has chosen to accept a new position as the Housing Manager at Good Samaritan in Davenport Iowa. [More]
Why You Should Get More Sleep 25 April 2017 Administrator Long Term Care You're never too old for a good night's sleep! No matter how old you are, sleep is incredibly important. Not only does sleep help you feel alert and rested, it is also an essential part of your overall health. [More]
Signs That You May Benefit From Long Term Care 10 April 2017 Administrator Senior Housing The decision to place your loved one in a senior housing community where they'll receive long-term care is never easy. Moving from the home they've lived in for years to a senior living community won't be easy, and while we all like to think that we'll be able to stay in our own homes for the rest of our lives, for some, long-term care really is the best option. But how can you tell if long-term care is the best option for your loved one? [More]
Throw Back Thursday: Our Beginning 02 March 2017 Administrator "It is always sad to see something that has been useful rendered useless. This is true of a man's life, but it is also true of a building. In this instance, it was the High School-College building in Elk Horn which had served a good purpose for a number of years, but now the time had come when its usefulness as a high school was terminated. [More]
Best Exercises for Seniors 02 March 2017 Administrator Long Term Care Exercise is important for people of all ages. Some people feel that once they reach a certain age, they no longer need to worry about exercise. But exercise is important for everyone, no matter how old you are, and arguably, exercise becomes even more important as you age. [More]