ZIBRIO: Six Pillars of Balance and a Strong Partnership

“We find it to be beneficial for the residents we serve to be able to provide their balance score for them and our staff members the ability to utilize this piece of technology.” Join us in the Lounge as host Katie Holterman, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Senior Director of Clinical Programming & Development, and cohost Meredith Brunk, Director…

Falls

The Emotional Cost of Falls

The Emotional Cost of Falls

Clinical Impact: Making a Difference Through Data

Join us in the Lounge as host Katie Holterman, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Senior Director of Clinical Programming & Development sits with Mark Cifarelli, Director of Physical Therapy Clinical Services, and Meredith Brunk, Director of Occupational Therapy Clinical Services, to discuss their new roles. The team discussed where they see clinical services growing within the next…

Preserving Function: The Advantages of Legacy Healthcare Services

“We are always looking to make sure we can solve the problem before it starts and preserve function.” Join us in the Lounge today as host Katie Holterman, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Senior Director of Clinical Programming & Development, sits with Joette Springle, Director of Community Outreach, to discuss Legacy Healthcare Services therapy services compared to…

Arthritis

Arthritis: The “Wear and Tear” Disease

I was recently talking with an older gentleman at my church discussing our various hobbies, but as he began to talk about his love of tennis, his face sort of dropped.  “Damn arthritis,” he said. “Just can’t do what I used to on the court.” He was specifically referring to osteoarthritis of his knee. While…

Your Voice Matters: Virtual Advocacy on the Hill

The National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies hosted 93 meetings on April 28, 2022, for 53 participants across the US to discuss legislation and therapy providers such as Legacy Healthcare Services. 6 of the 53 participants were our Legacy leaders! Join us in the Lounge today as host Katie Holterman, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Senior Director of Clinical…

Incontinence:Legacy Healthcare Services Wellness Program

Honoring Dementia Care Professionals: Celebrating Compassion and Expertise

Dementia is a complex and challenging condition affecting 55 million individuals and families worldwide.  According to National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), 42% of individuals living in senior care communities have Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia.  Supporting and enhancing the quality of life for those living with dementia requires a specialized level of expertise and care.  June—recognized…

Your Voice Matters: Virtual Advocacy on the Hill

Communication is Key: Family Link in Action

Join us in the Lounge today as host Katie Holterman (Senior Director of Clinical Programming & Development) sits with Kelsey Hanger, DPT (Director of Rehabilitation) to discuss Legacy’s award-winning Family Link portal. Family Link was Legacy’s solution to isolation during the pandemic and still connects families today with residents as they live a life of…

Family Link

Family Link Portal: Our Solution to Isolation

I’ll admit it, in the first few weeks of March 2020, I didn’t mind the quiet at home. Working in healthcare at the time was beyond stressful, and so the moments of solitude were a welcome and much-needed period of decompression. But, after a while, I missed pure social interaction. As “Zoom parties” became the rage, my friends…

Cardiopulmonary Health: The Heart is Everything

When I was growing up, every Valentine’s Day, my father would buy me a teddy bear. I had quite the collection by the time I was 11 or 12 years old. Each bear had a message such as “I love you” or “daddy’s little girl.” But, my favorite was a pair of bears that were…