When it comes to selecting a rehab and long-term care center, Veterans have unique needs and deserve specialized attention to ensure compassionate, timely, and high-quality care and services. Choosing a center that serves as a contracted preferred provider for Veterans can make a significant difference in both the quality of care received and the overall… Read more »
Watching an aging loved one’s personality shift from kind and considerate to difficult and sometimes mean can be upsetting and also confusing. You may be wondering what might trigger this type of change and what you should do to help. This blog from Optalis Healthcare offers guidance on how to manage the new and challenging… Read more »
Many adult children with parents or other loved ones in a senior living community, including long-term care or assisted living, worry that they aren’t visiting enough. It can be challenging to balance all your responsibilities, including a career, friends, children, community commitments, and more. We understand that you want to give your loved one as… Read more »
Are you or an aging loved one on the hunt for things to do that offer a senior discount in and around Columbus? Many senior-friendly places in the area, including restaurants, stores, and attractions, are accessible and offer senior discounts or special services to make life easier for older adults. This blog provides a brief… Read more »
Are you or a loved one on a very restrictive cardiac diet? A primary care provider may want you to follow a cardiac diet to help better manage coronary artery disease or a similar condition. For many adults, a cardiac diet can feel like an abrupt change in lifestyle and may be difficult to follow,… Read more »
A green thumb is a healthy thumb. Discover the benefits of gardening for seniors to inspire you during this growing season! 1. Gardening helps keep seniors active. Gardening is a way to get your whole body moving. As you plant, weed and water, you’re putting your whole body to work. For seniors, an added benefit… Read more »
If you or a loved one has experienced a hospital stay and require post-acute care rehab after being discharged, you may wonder how long you’ll be there. You may also worry about the cost of your rehab stay and what Medicare covers. Learn about the average length of stay for inpatient rehab and what Medicare… Read more »
Meal prepping is one of the best things you can do to prepare for a planned surgery, such as a knee replacement or cardiovascular surgery. It’s an easy way to make the transition home from the hospital or post-hospital rehab center a little smoother. If you or a loved one will be having surgery soon, here… Read more »
February is well known for being American Heart Health Month, a yearly awareness campaign created to alert people of the risk factors for heart-related illnesses and encourage them to take steps in protecting their heart. Optalis participates in various ways such as helping to educate adults on the disease and preventative ways to potentially reverse… Read more »
