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Centers Health Care is moving forward, beyond the pandemic, leading the way into the future of post-acute healthcare. It is moving into a world of new possibilities and innovations.

We are moving our patients in our gyms and in their hearts.  Centers Health Care is all about touching lives, families, and communities—moving them all to a place that nurtures and sustains them, whether in rehab or in life.

Centers is moving our patients and our residents to get stronger, to improve their lives, and achieve their ultimate goals—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’re making our move across healthcare. Let’s get moving!

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With a Guide to Vaccinations if You’re Over 50

With all of the talk over the past year-plus being about the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s important for those over 50 to be current on all of their vaccinations—not just the ones that have come into existence in the last 18 months!

To make things easier for you, Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a breakdown of the vaccinations, in addition to COVID-19, that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for most older adults.

Shingles

Shingles is a painful condition that around one in every three people will get. It’s not only a painful, blistering rash, but it can also cause nerve damage that can last for months. Your risk also increases as you get older, especially if you had chicken pox as a child.

Fortunately, a shingles vaccine is a one-time round of two shots that are given anywhere from two to six months apart.

Influenza (Flu)

Of everyone hospitalized by complications from the flu, 60% are 65 and older. A standard dose is given to people up to 64 years of age, and those 65 and older receive a high-dose vaccine. Much like COVID-19, flu complications tend to be worse in those with pre-existing health problems, so it’s important to stay immunized. The updated flu shot is generally available in the fall.

Pneumonia

A bad case of the flu or COVID-19 can result in pneumonia, which usually means a trip to the hospital and can even be fatal. It can be especially problematic for those who smoked, have lung disease, or heart problems. A one-time single shot is usually enough of a vaccine for most adults. Some people with certain conditions need two shots spaced eight weeks apart, so be sure to talk to your doctor.

Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis

This shot, commonly known as a Tdap, is given once every 10 years throughout your life. If you suffer a puncture wound five or more years since your last vaccination, you’ll need your booster at that point instead of waiting the full 10 years.

To learn more about Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://delmar-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 7 Signs to Look Out for When Doing Breast Self-Exams

While the death rate from breast cancer has dropped from around 34 per 100,000 women in the United States to around 20, it’s still the second-leading cause of cancer death in women behind lung cancer.

But survival rates have risen, primarily due to awareness—both from self-exams and to encourage women over the age of 40 (or younger if deemed high-risk) to get annual mammograms.

Overall about one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, so catching it early is key. In addition to performing self-exams, be keenly aware of any changes in appearance or feeling around the breasts, and don’t hesitate to have it checked out.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at seven signs that shouldn’t be ignored when it comes to changes in your breasts. While the chances are that it’s not cancer, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

  1. Lumps or Thickening

Either of these feelings in the breast itself or in the underarm area should be addressed.

  1. Size or Shape Changes

This should be fairly noticeable, and if there’s no other explanation for it, check with your doctor.

  1. Nipple Changes

Watch for a sore near the nipple or if the nipple itself turns inward.

  1. Fluid Leaks

Any fluids (besides breast milk) leaking out should be checked, especially if it’s bloody or coming out of just one nipple.

  1. Dimples or Other Marks

Also watch for a dimple or puckering in the skin on the breast, especially if the dimples look like the skin of an orange.

  1. Irritation

Unexplained skin irritation anywhere on the breast, nipple, or areola.

  1. Pain

Any pain in the breast that doesn’t go away is something that needs to be checked by your doctor.

 

To learn more about Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://delmar-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on How to Get the Most Value When Selling Your Car

Due to computer-chip and other parts shortages, new cars currently at a premium, which is driving up the used car market.

If you’re one to trade-in your vehicle when getting a new (or newer) one, now is a great time to do so, and make the most out of it by treating your car well not only while you own it but before you even buy.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has details on how to get the most value when reselling your car.

Before You Buy

If your goal is to resell your vehicle, then you need to be thinking about that when you buy it. Find reliable brands and models that generally have good resale value. Any features that you include will also be good selling points for its next buyer.

While Driving the Vehicle

Being a safe driver is the best thing you can do for the future value of your car. Even if you are in a crash and the vehicle is repaired, the value will go down just because that crash will be documented and reported to any future potential sellers. Don’t smoke in the vehicle and limit eating and drinking. Keep receipts of the maintenance you have performed on the vehicle and fix scratches and dings as they crop up.

When You’re Ready to Sell

If you’re put any stickers or decals on the car, now is the time to take them off and make sure to remove excess glue or residue. Have the interior professionally detailed, and have the headlights reconditioned if they have yellowed or are cloudy.

When you’re ready to sell, be sure to shop around at dealers and private sales locations, and have the necessary paperwork ready to go.

 

To learn more about Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://delmar-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Staying Motivated Once the Workout Routine Gets Tough

If you’ve recently started an exercise routine and have stuck with it, congratulations! You’ve accomplished the hardest part. But we also all hit that point where we might feel that we’re not getting the results we want or we’re fatigued—not tired from the workouts, but tired of exercising.

Fortunately, there are some motivational tactics you can try to help you push on and stay on track with your plan.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has three ways to keep the motivation going once you’ve hit that wall and the going gets tough.

  1. Think About the Afterglow

You know that feeling of euphoria you have when you have a really good workout. If we could bottle that feeling up, it would be great, but sometimes you don’t feel that way after a sweat session. But looking forward to that euphoric feeling can help you power through the tough days.

  1. Have Alternatives Ready

Variety will help keep you engaged when it comes to workouts, and having a backup plan also helps. This way, when life gets in the way and you can’t get in your full session as planned, instead of feeling depressed about that, go ahead and feel good about yourself for getting in a 15-minute yoga session despite a hectic day.

  1. Know Your Body

Once you’ve established a routine, you should know the difference between a feeling of post-workout soreness and a possible injury. Anything that grabs, pulls, pinches, or snaps should get you to stop immediately. If the pain lasts longer than a week, have it checked out by a doctor.

To learn more about Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://delmar-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With Signs and Symptoms of Serious Vision Problems

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one-third of Americans over the age of 65 have some form of vision impairment, a statistic that is made worse by the fact that only around half of Americans get their vision checked every year due to either a lack of awareness or insurance/cost-related issues.

If you’re not getting a vision test every year, doing so is a good start. In the meantime, Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has details on signs and symptoms of a serious vision problem.

A List of Warning Signs

The eye is a complex part of the body, so there are many warning signals that could be a sign of a larger problem. In addition to severe and sudden pain in or around the eye, which is a concern anywhere in the body, be on the lookout for any of the following:

Signs That Occur While Performing Daily Activities

While the signs above are directly related to the eye, these are actions that you take in order to compensate for a vision problem. They include: going up and down stairs cautiously, shuffling around, under- or over-reaching for objects, squinting or tilting your head to adjust your focus, watching television differently, and discontinuing driving at night or in bad weather. Problems with reading, writing, eating, and drinking can also be a sign of vision problems.

How an Eye Doctor Can Help

Having vision checked yearly can help keep potential problems in check or detected early. It’s also important for your eye doctor to know if you have a family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration, or other conditions that could be hereditary.

To learn more about Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://delmar-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Tips for a Successful Telehealth Visit to the Dermatologist

As more people become comfortable with going out and about after being vaccinated against COVID-19, one part of pandemic life that’s expected to continue is an increase in telehealth visits (aka virtual visits) to the doctor.

Now this is obviously easier for some doctor’s appointments than others, and you might think that it would be difficult to have a visit with a dermatologist, for example, via virtual visit, but these are the type of appointments that are becoming commonplace.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is sharing five tips in order to have a successful telehealth visit with your dermatologist, whether it’s for a routine screening or a specific issue.

  1. Be Prepared

You’ll first want to make sure that your insurance company covers a telemedicine visit with your dermatologist. After checking that information, be sure to have a list of all the medications you’re taking along with surgeries you’ve had and family history of any medical issues, especially ones that would pertain to the reason for your visit.

  1. Make Sure You’re Tech Is Ready

If you’re meeting through a video link with your mobile phone, tablet, or computer, test the link in advance to make sure that your audio and video is connecting properly. If you plan on showing affected parts of your body on camera, make sure that you can do so effectively.

  1. Consider Taking Photographs

Photos taken with a higher-quality smartphone or digital camera may be easier for a doctor to examine. Ask in advance if you should do this and how you can send them to your doctor.

  1. Avoid Skin Irritation

Be sure to present an accurate portrait of your skin, so avoid taking a hot shower, picking at your skin, or applying any lotions or creams before your appointment.

  1. Find a Good Space for the Appointment

You’ll want to make sure you’re in a quiet place where you can concentrate on your appointment and what the doctor is saying, and if you’re using video, be sure that you’re in a well-lit location as well.

 

To learn more about Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://delmar-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Sunday July 11th: Centers Health Care Charity Walk

Join us for the Centers Health Care 25th Anniversary Summer Charity Walk
Date: Sunday, July 11th, 2021
Time: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Crossgates Mall
Price: FREE

Calling all health care workers and community members of the Capital Region! Come walk for your favorite charities!

How it works:

  1. Build a small team of no more than 5 members and select a charity to walk for. If you don’t have a team, don’t be discouraged. All are welcome. Feel free to come alone or to bring along family and friends.
  2. Reach out to a Centers Health Care Hospital Liaison to sign up or contact Danielle Donato, Community Liaison, at 518-944-7329 to register your team or for more information about our walk.
  3. Come anytime between 10am and 5pm and check in on the lower level of Crossgates Mall near Apex Bowling and The Garage Store.
  4. Every attendee will receive two tickets. Use 1 ticket to vote for 1 of 5 charities (organization details to come) and the 2nd ticket to submit to a raffle of your choosing! Every lap around the mall entitles you to more tickets for additional chances to vote and to submit to the raffle.

    The 5 charities are:
    1. Walk to End Alzheimer’s
    2. Albany Housing Coalition
    3. Capital City Rescue Mission
    4. Things of Our Very Own
    5. Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY

Vaccinated attendees are not required to wear a mask in the mall. Please note that some stores still require masks to be worn when entering.

We hope to see you there!

Contact Danielle Donato for more details at (518) 944-7329!

 

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Is Busting 4 Social Security Myths

Social Security comes out of our checks every pay period, and we know that it will account for some (but not all) of our retirement savings, but many of us don’t know exactly how it’s calculated or how the program works. And that leads to misinformation that many assume are facts about the program.

In order to clear the air, Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is busting four myths about the Social Security program.

  1. Social Security Will Run Out of Money

Workers and employers pay into payroll taxes, which funds the Social Security system. The only concern is that benefits going out are exceeding the money coming in because of a greater retirement population. But that has happened before, and in 1983, Congress took steps to re-establish Social Security funding, such as raising the retirement age and changing tax laws surrounding the program.

  1. The Retirement Age is 65

As Americans live longer on average, the retirement age will continue to creep up. The retirement age was 65 for decades, but workers could take a reduced benefit package at 62 if they wished to retire early. The retirement age is now 66 and two months for those born in 1955 or later. For those born after 1960, they will be able to claim full benefits at 67, but they can wait until age 70 to start claiming Social Security and get a higher amount per month.

  1. The Government Uses Social Security Money to Fund Other Programs

The trusts used to payout Social Security and disability benefits are separate from any other government money. What the federal government can do, however, is borrow from Social Security, but they money has to be paid back with interest, just like any other loan. In fact, the Social Security program collected $80 billion in interest in 2019.

  1. Undocumented Workers Can Claim Social Security Benefits

Only noncitizens who are living or working in the United States legally can qualify for Social Security benefits. Undocumented workers cannot work legally and aren’t subject to payroll taxes. There are cases where undocumented immigrants acquire a fraudulent Social Security card, in which case they contribute to the fund but are still unable to claim benefits at retirement age unless they obtain legal status.

 

To learn more about Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://delmar-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

According to the CDC:
– The vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19
– They will help keep you from getting seriously ill
– They help protect your family and community
– Vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA

Talk to the facility administrator or social worker—and get vaccinated today.