On June 9th Generations Healthcare Network was honored to be a part of Tenet Health Chicago’s Acute Vendor Fair. Our company presented to case management, physicians, nurses and other key hospital staff to share valuable information about the services we provide. We discussed how we can collaborate and provide continuity of care for the people… Read more»
News & Blog
News & Blog
Generations at Applewood Hosts CEU Program
On May 19th Generations at Applewood hosted a Continuing Education (CE) program sponsored by Elderwerks called “Ethics at End of Life” and presented by Attorney Paul Smolinski at the Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery. Attorney Smolinski started the discussion with the definition of ethics. Ethics is deciding what is right or wrong; good or bad and… Read more»
May is National Blood Pressure Month
Generations Healthcare Network and its facilities care about the health of our residents. Blood pressure monitoring is an integral part of a resident’s health and is monitored on a continuing basis. May is National High Blood Pressure Awareness month and on average over 67 million people – 1 in 3 US adults have high blood… Read more»
Evelyn “swing-dances” with orthopedic rehabilitation
Evelyn is a 94-year-old widow living independently at home. She fell while walking between her kitchen and dining room and fractured her hip and right collar bone…. “To imagine that a woman, in her 90’s, would be doing ‘swing-dancing’ with a physical therapist is, again, awesome! The complete mending of her hip was supposed to take 12 weeks. She was discharged to her own home in less than 6 weeks.”
$9 Million Dollar Renovation and Expansion at Generations at Neighbors
Generations at Neighbors recently celebrated the expansion and renovation of its facility in Byron, IL with a grand reopening ceremony. Guests, healthcare professionals and friends were invited to tour the newly renovated and expanded facility that now offers a fresh new look with bright and airy living spaces. The tour showcased the many new amenities… Read more»
Auburn Village Renovation and Expansion Complete!
Auburn Village recently celebrated the expansion and renovation of its facility in Auburn, IN with a grand reopening ceremony. Guests, healthcare professionals and friends were invited to tour the newly renovated and expanded facility that offers a new short-term rehabilitation unit and amenities throughout the campus. Auburn Village has 75 private rooms for guests to… Read more»
Visiting a Loved one in a Nursing Home
When a loved one is staying at a nursing home, it can be a time of adjustment for everyone. It is very common to worry about when to visit, what to say, and what to do. A visit however, is a wonderful time for bonding, connecting, and learning. It’s a very natural to feel as… Read more»
Understanding Behaviors From Alzheimer’s: Language & Visual Perception
Often families express concern about understanding behavior changes that the Alzheimer’s patient exhibits. Families will often ask whether or not the patient’s behavior is related to the disease, i.e. “Is the disease doing it or are they upset with me?” I will attempt to explain some of these changes based on my experience and educational… Read more»
Common Questions About Heart Failure
1) What is heart failure? Heart Failure does not mean the heart has stopped working, rather the heart’s pumping power is weaker than normal. With heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in the heart increases. 2) Who is at risk for developing heart failure? Risk factors… Read more»
The Value of Art and Music to Nursing Home Residents
Providing residents with stimulating activities is an important part of the care given by Generations staff. Our activities programs are designed for all levels of participatory ability. From lively discussions, card games, trivia and current events, to outings and performances in-house, our activity programs are designed to appeal to each resident’s physical, mental and psychosocial… Read more»