Physical: female doctor helping an older gentleman walk with rails

Why Physical Therapy for Older Adults is Important

The best person for any grandparent is to get a physical therapist that specializes in geriatrics. Like those you find in a long-term facility. Below is a list of a few reasons to keep exercising or start seeing a geriatric physical therapist: Reduce fall risk Improve bone density Improve posture Improve independence Reduce pain, especially…

Cookies: a man in a patterned shirt decorating cookies with two older women

Cookies with Chad

Residents at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center enjoyed making cookies with Chad, the administrator. The cookies were baked and people got to create a masterpiece with delicious decorations. Who doesn’t love a mid morning treat?

Fourth of July: fireworks

Fourth of July with the Residents

The residents and staff at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center loved the Fourth of July celebration. Everyone enjoyed hotdogs and watermelon on the front porch and later that night got to enjoy some fireworks. A very patriotic day for all at Corbin HRC.

a girl in blue scrubs grabbing a slice of pizza

Pizza Party at Corbin HRC

One of the rotations at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center won a competition the facility had for the nursing staff. Pizza was bought for them this past Friday for winning. Thank you for your hard work.

Cookout: a man in a teal shirt smiling at the camera

Father’s Day Cookout

The gentlemen at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center enjoyed a cookout for Father’s Day. There were hot dogs, beans, and chips. The weather was perfect, so the residents enjoyed their food on the porch. Hope all the papa’s out there had a wonderful weekend.

National Nurse Aide Week: group of people at a cookout smiling at the camera

Happy National Nurse Aide Week

It is National Nurse Aide Week and Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center is celebrating. The nurse managers treated the SRNAs to a cookout last week. Thank you to all of the wonderful, compassionate, selfless nurse aides. Happy National Nurse Aide Week.

Porch: a woman holding a muffin for an older gentleman

Afternoon on the Porch

The residents at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center enjoyed their “Muffins with Misty” yesterday afternoon on the porch. Staff and residents love to take advantage of their amazing porch when their is gorgeous weather.

Fall: an older woman holding a cane

9 ways to Prevent a Fall

It’s reported that one out of three seniors will fall this year and fewer than half will mention it to their doctors. Falls are one of the biggest causes for injuries that can result in hip fractures, cuts, and serious head/brain injuries. Here are some tips to help prevent a fall: Clean up clutter: keep…