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Dawn Easley
Dawn Easley is the admissions and marketing director for Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Dawn has been with Sandpiper Healthcare since 2002. She was born and raised in Wichita. She graduated from Wichita High School North and attended Butler County Community College. Dawn has a great passion for helping people in need. She is proud to be a part of the new face of Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care. Dawn can be reached at 316-945-3606. Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located at 5808 W. 8th Street Wichita 67212.
Family Health
2010-12-01 10:56:00
Rehab therapies for seniors - series
Answer: Thank you for your question. This month we will deal with the main rehab therapies and what they are. In future issues, we talk more in depth about each. While there are other minor therapies depending upon the injury, illness or affliction, the most common rehab therapies are: Type: Physical Therapy Services Description: Physical therapy restores function for individuals who have experienced neuromuscular or skeletal dysfunction. Treatment Can Include: •Training in mobility, gait stability, posture and positioning •Exercise programs to increase muscle function, coordination and endurance •Joint and soft tissue mobilization to increase range-of-motion •Wound care •Pain management Type: Occupational Therapy Services Description: Assists individuals by helping them adapt to their social and physical environment. Treatment Can Include: •Education and training in areas such as dressing, bathing, eating and grooming •Activities for memory, orientation and cognitive integration •Adaptive techniques or equipment to overcome physical disabilities •Strengthening and coordination exercises •Exercises to maintain normal joint movement in order to reduce the effects of arthritis or other conditions Type: Speech and Language Therapy Services Description: Speech and language pathologists address general communication issues and swallowing dysfunction. Treatment Can Include: •Plans designed for individual needs, such as: -Recovery of speech, language and memory skills -Verbal and non-verbal communication, including programs for the hearing impaired -Oral muscle strength and functioning required for speaking and swallowing -Appropriate diet recommendations I will be back next month to talk more about Physical Therapy.
 
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