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Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 4 Ways to Take Care of Your Brain and Memory

Cognitive ability and memory do decline for many during the aging process, and unfortunately, some are more genetically prone to afflictions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but we also have some control in maintaining our brain function and memory as we get older. No matter your age right now, there are things you should be doing to protect one of your most important organs.

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at four key ways to maintain your brain and keep your memory sharp.

  1. Manage Stress Levels

It can be tough to focus when dealing with normal daily stress levels, but if that baseline level is high, it can turn into anxiety, which can lead to more long-term memory issues. Whether it’s deep-breathing exercises, meditation, exercise, or yoga, have a strategy to manage your stress.

  1. Get the Correct Amount of Sleep

You should be averaging between seven and nine hours of sleep per night, and that number gets closer to the low end as we get older. Studies show that people who don’t get the correct amount of sleep are more forgetful than those who do. Another issue is that medication to treat insomnia can affect brain function, so it’s best to try to solve sleep problems naturally.

  1. Don’t Smoke

In addition to all the other health problems that smoking causes, research has found that smokers generally have more serious age-related memory issues than nonsmokers. If you do smoke, it’s not too late to stop, as the more a person smokes (and the amount of time they smoke) has a direct correlation to memory issues later in life.

  1. Protect Your Brain

Head trauma and brain injuries (concussions) are a major factor in dementia and other memory-related issues. Wear a helmet if you’re riding a bike or motorcycle or participating in contact sports. Car accidents are also the most common cause of brain injury, so be sure to always wear your seatbelt.

 

To learn more about Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://brooklyn-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 4 Tips to Prepare for a Vacation in 2021

States and even other countries are beginning to open up for travel, and many people are itching to go on vacation after a long year-plus in quarantine and isolation. And as you probably remember from your past voyages, preparing properly for a trip is the first step to a successful vacation.

In case you’re rusty or need to know what else you might need to bring with you in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at four of the best ways to prepare for your vacation.

  1. Use Shoe Space

If you’re used to traveling with several pairs of shoes, you know that this can be a space killer in your suitcase. But put that shoe space to good use by storing jewelry, glasses, socks, belts, and chargers for your devices in your shoes.

  1. Emergency Kit

This is especially important if you’re going on a road trip. Along with a first aid kit, pack some blankets and small pillows, a weather radio, flashlight, gloves, batteries, drinking water, and nonperishable snacks along with reflectors or LED beacons in case of a breakdown. And make sure to leave with your cell phone fully charged before you leave and take a charger with you.

  1. Additional Safety Preparations

COVID rules and regulations vary by the region, and your family’s needs are unique as well. Be sure to have masks (disposable ones are great for trips), hand sanitizer, and antibacterial wipes handy. Also be aware that many hotels are still not offering daily housekeeping due to the pandemic.

  1. Vehicle Prep

Again for road trippers, make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape for the trip. At a minimum, check the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires and make sure that fluid levels are all good to go. To be extra safe, bring it your mechanic to have the brakes, battery, air conditioner, wiper blades, and filters checked out.

 

To learn more about Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://brooklyn-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Studies That Show COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Infection

When the COVID-19 vaccine became widely circulated earlier this year, there were still questions as to whether they would prevent an infection. Clinical trials showed that they reduced the risk of acquiring the virus, but now that the vaccines have been around for a little while longer, research is yielding more positive results as to the effectiveness of the vaccine—in particular, the one manufactured jointly by Pfizer and BioNTech.

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at two major study results that will hopefully give people more confidence in the vaccines that are showing historically positive results.

First Report: Vaccinated Hospital Workers Nearly 80% Less Likely to Get Sick

A report from the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee studied just over 3,000 employees who had at least one dose (around 2,800 had both doses) and approximately 2,100 workers who did not get vaccinated.

Over a three-month period, 51 people who had at least one shot of the vaccine tested positive for COVID-19, and 22 of them showed symptoms. Among the unvaccinated group, 185 tested positive and 106 got sick. The report concluded that people who had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine were 79% less likely to get the virus and 72% less likely to be infected by asymptomatic. Additionally, workers who were a week past their second vaccination were 90% less likely to become infected.

Second Study: Vaccine Proven to Be Even More Effective

A second study was conducted at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Israel from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25. The study found that just 64 of 5,953 people who were vaccinated had symptoms from a COVID-19 infection. Among the non-vaccinated group, 85 of the 757 workers who did not get vaccinated ended up getting sick. Those numbers project to being 89% less likely to have symptoms from a COVID-19 infection in those who had at least one Pfizer shot and 97% less likely for those who were fully vaccinated.

Both studies came to the conclusion that the vaccines are greatly reducing the risk of the virus being spread by asymptomatic people.

To learn more about Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://brooklyn-park-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

According to the CDC:
– The vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19
– They will help keep you from getting seriously ill
– They help protect your family and community
– Vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA

Talk to the facility administrator or social worker—and get vaccinated today.

Protecting our patients, residents and staff from COVID-19

From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, our facility has followed the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The safety of our residents, patients, staff and their families are our priority and we continue to take an abundance of precaution to protect them.

Our team is well-trained in the importance of proper handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, and all are supplied with proper PPE. If they experience symptoms—such as fever or cough—they are instructed to stay home, and they must be cleared before returning to work.

Handwashing and hygiene posters are displayed throughout our facilities, and employee education and training continue based on the latest community and CDC guidelines. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently being administered throughout the Centers Health Care facilities to staff and residents alike.

For the latest news about visitation and more, please contact our facility.

Centers Health Care celebrates 25 years of experience, innovation and leadership

25 years of improving lives
25 years of compassionate care
25 years of making a difference

Experience matters and we have it.

We’re proud to be part of Centers Health Care, one of the leading post-acute care organizations in the country. 

This year, Centers Health Care is celebrating 25 years of monumental care.

As the leading post-acute healthcare network in the Northeast, Centers’ experience is unmatched, our knowledge unparalleled. We bring more accumulated expertise to the residents and patients we serve than any other post-acute provider in the country, touching more than half a million lives and achieving more than 20,000 successful rehabilitations every year.

Our remarkable insights and ground-breaking achievements over the past quarter-century are exemplary.  We have developed programs that have put our company in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabilitations such as our specialized care units, ranging from a cardiac care unit that has been certified by the American Heart Association to vent and dialysis care.

We have developed unprecedented outreach to the communities we serve—creating units dedicated to community cultures. Centers has, in short, transformed post-acute healthcare…and that’s just the beginning.

We celebrate as we look back at our successes and look forward to our continuing triumphs.

“Over the last quarter-century,” CEO Kenny Rozenberg says, “we have gained the kind of powerful experience in post-acute healthcare that is unmatched in the industry. I am proud and honored to celebrate the 25th anniversary—and look forward to moving ahead, as we write new chapters in the story of Centers Health Care, leading the way for the next 25 years.”

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing with 5 Comforting Gifts for Seniors This Holiday Season

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a year we will never forget. COVID-19 concerns and precautions dominated much of the year, and who knows how far into 2021 it will go. For that reason, comforting gifts are in high demand this holiday season.

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five comforting gifts that seniors will love to get from their friends or loved ones.

  1. Crown Earrings

Jewelry will always put a smile on the face of the recipient, and these crown earrings will make your loved one feel like a queen. The crowns are made of brass on surgical steel posts and butterfly closures.

  1. Sturdy African-Print Apron

If your loved one has been spending more time in the kitchen, this apron is not only stylish but practical as well. It’s lined with thick cotton twill to improve durability, and it has a pocket in the front to hold utensils, your phone, or anything else you need quick access to.

  1. Luxury Body Scrubs

If your loved one likes to unwind in the bath, these body scrubs made from sugar, essential oils, and plant-based oils will be right up their alley. Give them a spa day without having to leave their bathroom, as these scrubs will exfoliate and leave skin silky smooth.

  1. Aromatherapy Candle

After a warm bath, relax before bed with an aromatherapy candle that has hand-selected crystals in it to add to the relaxation. The candles also contain essential oils and other botanicals for a pleasant aroma and serene experience.

  1. Foot Massage Slippers

These could be the best slippers on the market, as they have massage buttons on them that act as pressure points to improve circulation, stimulate nerve sensitivity, and reduce general tension.

 

To learn more about Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://brooklyn-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

 

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Ways a Pinched Nerve Can Cause Trouble

Whether it’s temporary or a recurring issue, a pinched nerve can be very painful and bring on strange symptoms. Because of that, it may be difficult for you to realize that a pinched nerve is an issue, which can bring on chronic pain if not correctly dealt with. Multiple factors—from overuse, pregnancy, or other weight gains to diabetes and arthritis—can cause a pinched nerve.
Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five classic signs of a pinched nerve that need medical attention.

1. Pins and Needles
You’re probably familiar with this feeling if your leg or arm falls asleep. If it’s temporary, it’s normal, but any prolonged feeling means a sensory nerve is being compressed.

2. Numbness or Decreased Sensation
If you’re having this issue in a part of your body, it could mean that pressure isn’t allowing blood to flow to the nerve.

3. Hands or Feet Fall Asleep Often
In addition to it happening out of the blue as in No. 1, you’ll also want to note if your hands or feet are falling asleep (getting the pins-and-needles feeling) more often than usual. You’ll want to have a doctor check the area.

4. Sharp Pain That Radiates Outward
This won’t necessarily come from where the pinched nerve is, but it’s more likely to be a part near the nerve that becomes inflamed. For example, sciatica is a back issue, but the nerve runs down your leg, and you’ll feel it at the nerve ending.

5. Muscle Weakness in One Area of the Body
This is a sign that a motor nerve is pinched, but it could also mimic symptoms of heart attack or stroke, so if you can’t pinpoint the cause of this, you’ll definitely want to see your doctor for an evaluation.

To learn more about Brooklyn Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://brooklyn-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

This summer Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

A reflection of our unity, our strength and our ties to the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing an empowering circle of care. Top healthcare professionals in every field play a critical role in our mission to deliver a patient-centered life cycle that makes us all stronger. Our leadership, experience and expertise in post-acute healthcare all lead to successful outcomes.

Danny Prero, Administrator at Williamsbridge Center, describes how he experiences the circle at his facility: “I’m a firm believer in working hard, working together, and paying it forward. My mission is to guide my team toward a common goal and outcome—improving the lives of all those who come through our doors in need of our care. I inspire my team to achieve success, and they inspire me by their great work.”

This summer, as you get to know why we are stronger together, you will also have the opportunity to learn something…and win something, including a Roku TV, a trip for 2, and more. All you have to do is learn the facts: Did you know that Centers Health Care partners with over 2,000 hospitals and health providers, that the average therapy department at Centers has over 140 years of combined experience, and each year we achieve over 22,000 successful rehabilitation stays? There is real strength—and some pretty cool prizes—in those numbers!

We are also recognizing our healthcare hero partners at regional hospitals, serving up complimentary ice cream or donuts to the staff at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, and NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn to name just a few. Watch our donut extravaganza in action, courtesy of Centers Health Care.

 

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The bottom line is: Centers Health Care is making a difference in people’s lives.

These are just three of the many examples from around Centers Health Care that remind us of the wonderful stories we can share because we are stronger together.

Last, but certainly not least, the campaign highlights inspiring true stories of patients and residents who have benefitted from the Centers Circle of Care, demonstrating the real-life power and success of the Stronger Together promise.

Did you enter for your chance to win?

 

Extraordinary Individuals: #CentersHeroes

A message from CEO, Kenny Rozenberg, to #CentersHeroes:

Our thanks—and our hearts—go out to you.

I’ve never been more proud of—or awed by—the Centers Health Care teams across our network and throughout our facilities. At this critical time, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of you—administrators, therapists, nurses and nurses aides, social workers, hospital liaisons, receptionists, recreational, food and cleaning staffs—have stood up and met the challenge head on. You are the best. You are the bravest. You are Centers Heroes!

 

 Watch our #CentersHeroes in action. 


 

Every day, without fail, you demonstrate the courage to step up—and the commitment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our patients, residents and your co-workers. The world is changing. You are not…because I’ve seen it with my own eyes: you have always been steadfast in your dedication and courage.

I want to highlight a #CentersHero, Shellan Robinson, LPN at Ellicott Center. “I love what I do. I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being a nurse: taking care of people in need, easing their pain, comforting and engaging them. In the last several months, with the arrival of COVID-19, we have experienced dramatic new challenges in our work. But one thing remains the same: I still love what I do.” Click here to read more

Shellan’s story is just one of many—stories of the unsung heroes throughout Centers Health Care. We honor you. We salute you. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are our heroes.

Our partners at the Buffalo Sabres also recognize and salute our #CentersHeroes. Goaltender Carter Hutton, sends a shoutout to you all:

“On behalf of the Sabres, I want to say thank you to our friends at Centers Health Care. You show up every single day to help prevent Covid-19. Your support is great for the community. Thanks for keeping us safe.”

Watch the full video of Carter here

I know this is not easy—for you or your families. The pandemic may in fact be the greatest challenge you ever face. But you have proven by your every day actions—by your commitment and your compassion—that you are up to the challenge.

I want to join the Sabres in thanking every #CentersHero…as well as all healthcare workers and first responders on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.