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Antibody infusion available at Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park; positive results seen in most patients
A relatively new Covid-specific Antibody that is shown to alleviate COVID-19 symptoms is now being offered in a novel location in Lafayette. Infusions of bamlanivimab, the new Covid Antibody Treatment, are now being safely administered at Camelot Rehabilitation at...
7 Immune System Boosting Foods for your Senior
Dictionary.com defines the immune system as: “a diffuse, complex network of interacting cells, cell products, and cell-forming tissues that protects the body from pathogens and other foreign substances, destroys infected and malignant cells, and removes cellular...
A Letter to the Families and Residents of Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park
To the Families, Residents, and Employees of Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park: "I want to thank our wonderful team of caregivers at Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park for their excellence and compassion in their efforts to care for our residents. We have...
How Mental and Physical Health are Linked for Seniors
About a quarter of seniors live alone, and many report regularly experiencing loneliness. Fifteen percent of seniors have a mental health diagnosis such as depression or anxiety. The COVID-19 crisis has the potential to exacerbate senior loneliness, triggering a...
Changes in the Brain Stemming from Dementia / Alzheimer’
Dementia is defined by the Alzheimer’s Association as a general term for the decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with your daily life. While Dementia is commonly used interchangeably with Alzheimer’s, they have very different meanings. Dementia is...
Rehabilitation & Transitional Care – What to expect
Transitional care is defined as care provided when a patient is being moved from one care setting to another. For example, a patient who no longer needs medical services at a hospital but still needs help with some of the basics may benefit from a transitional care...
Tools for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects 5 million people in the United States, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The progressive disease disrupts memory and thinking. It also impairs and eventually kills brain cells. This impairment can lead to symptoms that include...
Properly caring for your senior until it’s time for transition to a nursing home
There is a season for seniors in which they need a bit of extra care but are still able to safely live independently. This transitional period from independent living to the need for full time care is one that could last months or even years depending on the personal...
Fall Prevention – Tips to preventing falls for your senior
Did you know that more than one in four age 65 and older fall each year? Did you know that once you experience a fall you are more likely to fall again in the future? Falling is a major concern for your loved ones and despite common belief, falling is not a normal...
What to consider when Searching For A Nursing Home Long Distance
According to the AARP, 52% of people who reach the age of 65 will need some level of long term care in their lifetime. Once you realize it’s time for your loved one to receive full time care, finding the right fit for your senior can be an overwhelming and emotional...
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