IntegraCare Blog

Caring for aging parents can be a challenge, but can be even more difficult if you are not prepared.  Working in the senior care industry, I’ve seen my share of unprepared adult children.  Though the conversation can be tough, it’s important to speak with your aging parents about what their…

Scammers are a busy bunch.  They target anyone and everyone, but I just learned over 50% of fraud victims are senior citizens and that makes me angry.  It’s a shame, but senior citizens are the fastest growing segment of the population to be victimized by an assortment of frauds and…

It was hard for the Stanley family to walk through the door of The Woods at Cedar Run with their father.  He had taken a fall and had completed his rehab therapy at the hospital, but His family was still concerned about him going home alone and wanted his therapy…

For some families, the search for care is a long and arduous task.  For others, the decision to look for care is thrust upon them.  For both, we offer a supportive network to make the transition as easy as possible.  The following is the story of how Alma Plunkard, Director…

People with osteoarthritis often require canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, or scooters to compensate for painful joints or joints with limited mobility.  Mobility aids add stability and improve balance — if used properly. Here are some simple suggestions to get it right and keep moving. Start with the Right Height The…

If you saw Ada today you would never think that she wasn’t happy to be a Woods Resident.  But it wasn’t always the case.  I worked very closely with Ada and her daughter to welcome her to The Woods. The Vibrant Life That Was Ada was a witty social butterfly…

Getting older involves change, both negative and positive, but you can enjoy aging if you understand what’s going on with your body and take steps towards maintaining your health. Many different things happen to your body as you age. Your skin, bones, and even brain may start to behave differently….

Most individuals generally know that inactivity is not a healthy way of living but many might be surprised what really happens to the human body over time. Along with the obvious decreased strength and endurance there are other factors affected that predispose a person to life threatening illnesses. What Watching…

Fox Rehabilitation is proud to present this Wellness Topic of Dehydration. Did you know that one study found that over 50% of older adults who go to the Emergency Room are found to be dehydrated?  Also, did you know that water makes up around 60% of the human body’s weight? …

At IntegraCare, the core of our Mission Statement is our 3 Dimensional Focus in which our goal is to create an environment where our primary customer, our team members, experience respect, dignity and personal development. This often comes as a surprise to those who are familiar with the fact that…