Healthy Living
Returning Home After Surgery: What Caregivers Should Know
Cardiac Rehab | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
When patients are hospitalized after an illness or surgery, they’re often discharged to the Witherell for “step-down” care to continue their recovery. Once patients are well enough to return home, our team creates a discharge plan to ensure that they are well cared for after the Witherell. This may include a referral for home care,…
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Our World Outside the Witherell Walls
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The Witherell’s beautiful 20+ acre campus is one of our most enviable features. With lush gardens and plenty of green space, our residents have always loved spending time outdoors. Now, blue skies and warm breezes are making the Witherell a wonderful place to enjoy the company of friends and family at safe social distances, too….
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Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab: A Witherell Specialty
Cardiac Rehab | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The Witherell’s Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit has garnered serious accolades—like a coveted 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and “Top Performing” status from U.S. News & World Report. It also draws consistently positive praise from Witherell alumni, local hospitals, and top physicians. Usually, people tend to think of short-term rehab in terms of…
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Therapeutic Recreation Is Fun and Flexible at the Witherell!
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Safeguarding the health of our residents is number one. But we also know that an essential part of well-being, and an important tool in preventing cognitive decline, is keeping seniors mentally engaged and emotionally connected. So, we’ve gotten very creative lately! Even though group activities are restricted currently, our therapeutic recreation team continues to offer…
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Staying Vigilant is Important, Here’s Why
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
As we continue to follow stay at home orders that include restricting visitors at The Nathaniel Witherell, it’s easy to get frustrated with the lack of connection to loved ones. But, it’s important to remember that this inconvenience is not only temporary, it’s critical to the health and well-being of everyone at the Witherell. According…
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