Hydrotherapy for Winter Fitness
Posted on December 21, 2023 | Posted in: Osteoarthritis, Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Physical TherapyWinter can be a difficult time of year for those who suffer from arthritis, have limited mobility, or are at risk of falling to stay active. Hydrotherapy has emerged as a solution to support this patient population.
Read MoreThe Secret to Improving Mobility in Aging Patients: HydroTherapy
Posted on November 22, 2023 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation TipsHydrotherapy isn’t just for rehabilitation—it’s a key to unlocking mobility and improved quality of life for seniors. As we age, maintaining our ability to move becomes increasingly important. Shocking statistics from The National Library of Medicine reveal that approximately 35% of seniors grapple with mobility issues that affect their daily lives. Furthermore, the CDC reports […]
Read MoreCustomer Spotlight: Dive Into Comfort with RiverWoods Manchester
Posted on August 16, 2023 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Senior Living Communities, Aquatic TherapyRiverWoods Manchester is making waves as the first Life Care Community to install a HydroWorx RISE unit. It’s rare to see a freestanding unit in a retirement community and the residents are loving their hydrotherapy sessions just as much as we’re loving to hear about their experience! We sat down with Kim Murphy to discuss […]
Read MoreHow to Encourage Wellness and Fitness in Your Senior Living Home
Posted on February 2, 2021 | Posted in: Senior Living CommunitiesExercise, nutrition and preventative health measures are essential for people to stay healthy, and this is especially true for seniors. In senior living facilities, wellness programs are an essential feature, targeting seniors’ all-around health to help them keep illnesses and injuries at bay. A significant challenge for senior living executives, however, is figuring out how […]
Read MoreHow to Explain the Benefits of Aquatic Therapy to Prospective Senior Living Residents
Posted on January 28, 2021 | Posted in: Senior Living CommunitiesAquatic therapy provides a safe and effective environment for exercise and rehabilitation in senior living facilities. Therapy pools from HydroWorx are some of the best senior living amenities in independent, assisted living and skilled nursing centers, providing a soothing and fun exercise environment that helps reduce pain, prevent falls and improve circulation. However, it can be challenging […]
Read MoreNational Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Posted on November 24, 2020 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Water TherapyNovember is a month where we start to feel the holiday season upon us. We start thinking about Thanksgiving turkey, gathering with family, and the things for which we are thankful in our lives. It is important to remember that there is more to the month of November beyond the Thanksgiving Day turkey. November is […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Actors Fund Home
Posted on February 23, 2018 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Senior Living Communities, HydroWorx, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
For those that have worked as a freelance writer, actor, sound tech or musician, it is understood that, while the pay might be generous, stability, benefits and healthcare are pretty much non-existent. Because of this, more than a century ago, allies of the industry created The Actors Fund. This national non-profit organization provides emergency financial […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: How to Maximize Utilization of a Senior Aquatics Program
Posted on December 1, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars
On November 16, 2017, Rachel McDermott, PTA, former Director of Rehabilitation at Stonehill Care Center, presented a webinar on expanding aquatics programs. “How to Maximize Utilization of a Senior Aquatics Program” was a great look into how to get the most out of a therapy pool for multiple applications. Watch the full webinar to get […]
Read MoreImproving Endurance For Patients
Posted on November 21, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillFor physical therapists, the goals of rehabilitation are often driven by patient desires. Certainly, most would like to get back to their previous function, be able to perform activities of daily living and stay independent as long as possible. And sometimes, for those in a senior living community, just being able to improve endurance can make a […]
Read More3 Ways to Build a Robust Aquatics Program without the Cost of New Hires
Posted on November 3, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water TherapyThe phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that asserts a child has the best opportunity to become a healthy adult if the entire community takes an active role in contributing to his rearing. Likewise, patients of a therapy center are best served when cooperation and teamwork are employed […]
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