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Donations for mission trip

Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center donated 200 combs and 300 toothbrushes for Shelia McNee’s mission trip to Belize at the end of next month. She will be ministering to school children while there. This is one of the many reasons she was nominated and in the running to win the Professional Achievement Award for Nursing…

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Coffee with a Cop

The first Wednesday of October is Coffee with a Cop Day and residents at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center participated. Thank you Officer Patrick and Officer Fulton with Williamsburg Police Department for coming to have coffee with the residents.

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Environmental Services Week

Staff at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center is celebrating Environmental Services Week from September 8 – 14. Residents and staff want this crew to know they appreciate their hard work each day and their dedication to the facility.

a man in a night gown using a walker

How to use a walker safely and comfortably

Many older adults that use a folding walker need it to move around more safely and independently. Learning how to use a walker correctly takes practice because the movements aren’t always intuitive. Using a walker incorrectly can actually increase the risk of fall or body aches. The first thing any adult needs to do when…

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How to prevent Elder Fraud

Elder fraud is a 36 billion dollar “industry” and they are making a business out of taking advantage of older adults. This is not only happening to the older or those with Alzheimer’s/dementia, but younger and educated seniors are losing money as well. There are 4 options to take advantage of to make sure you…

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Questions to ask when choosing a Rehabilitation Center

When searching for a rehabilitation center for your loved one, it is best that you visit several facilities. There is the possibility that your first choice doesn’t have an open spot and should have a back-up. Before choosing a facility, you should ask these questions: Is the facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation…