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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.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 4 Benefits of Losing Weight on the Mediterranean Diet

Now that we’re a few months into 2021, if weight-loss goals were part of your plan for the new year, hopefully things are going well. If not, you might want to consider the Mediterranean diet.

There are literally hundreds of diets out there, but U.S. News and World Report conducted a survey and found that not only was the Mediterranean diet the most effective, but it was the easiest to follow as well.

The Mediterranean diet focuses on a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, lean protein like chicken and fish, whole grains, and healthy fats like olives, oil, and avocado.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at four benefits that have been reported from people succeeding on the Mediterranean diet.

  1. Energy Boost

According to the U.S. News and World Report survey, 80% of people said they had a distinct boost in energy after following the diet for an extended period of time, which led to more exercise and better sleep at night.

  1. Added Joy in Cooking

Survey respondents said they enjoyed cooking with flavors from the diet, ranging from healthy fats like extra-virgin olive oil to other flavors like artichoke hearts, capers, and a variety of olives—fresh flavors that add to any dish.

  1. Improved Skin

By focusing on the foods in the Mediterranean diet, you’re cutting out lots of red meat, sweets, and dairy, which will lead to clearer, tighter, and more youthful-looking skin.

  1. Lower Blood Pressure

A separate medical study found that after a year on the Mediterranean diet, blood pressure readings in people following the diet significantly improved from their baseline levels. Those succeeding on the diet will lose weight, and the American Heart Association says maintaining a healthy weight is one of the beset ways to control blood pressure.

 

 

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

Protecting our patients, residents and staff from COVID-19

From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, our facility has followed the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The safety of our residents, patients, staff and their families are our priority and we continue to take an abundance of precaution to protect them.

Our team is well-trained in the importance of proper handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, and all are supplied with proper PPE. If they experience symptoms—such as fever or cough—they are instructed to stay home, and they must be cleared before returning to work.

Handwashing and hygiene posters are displayed throughout our facilities, and employee education and training continue based on the latest community and CDC guidelines. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently being administered throughout the Centers Health Care facilities to staff and residents alike.

For the latest news about visitation and more, please contact our facility.

Centers Health Care celebrates 25 years of experience, innovation and leadership

25 years of improving lives
25 years of compassionate care
25 years of making a difference

Experience matters and we have it.

We’re proud to be part of Centers Health Care, one of the leading post-acute care organizations in the country. 

This year, Centers Health Care is celebrating 25 years of monumental care.

As the leading post-acute healthcare network in the Northeast, Centers’ experience is unmatched, our knowledge unparalleled. We bring more accumulated expertise to the residents and patients we serve than any other post-acute provider in the country, touching more than half a million lives and achieving more than 20,000 successful rehabilitations every year.

Our remarkable insights and ground-breaking achievements over the past quarter-century are exemplary.  We have developed programs that have put our company in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabilitations such as our specialized care units, ranging from a cardiac care unit that has been certified by the American Heart Association to vent and dialysis care.

We have developed unprecedented outreach to the communities we serve—creating units dedicated to community cultures. Centers has, in short, transformed post-acute healthcare…and that’s just the beginning.

We celebrate as we look back at our successes and look forward to our continuing triumphs.

“Over the last quarter-century,” CEO Kenny Rozenberg says, “we have gained the kind of powerful experience in post-acute healthcare that is unmatched in the industry. I am proud and honored to celebrate the 25th anniversary—and look forward to moving ahead, as we write new chapters in the story of Centers Health Care, leading the way for the next 25 years.”

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With the Details on Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases

One of the characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic that has made it so difficult to respond to is the fact that it can be spread by carriers who are feeling healthy and not showing any symptoms of the virus. These are known as asymptomatic cases, and scientists believe it could account for up to 20% of cases around the globe. 

In general, people not knowing they’re carriers and potentially spreading the virus is the biggest issue of asymptomatic cases. Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at three pieces of advice from doctors on if there are any potential signs of being an asymptomatic carrier and what you should do if you are. 

Are Asymptomatic Cases Really Asymptomatic?

Because COVID-19 presents such a wide range of symptoms and the severity can range from mild to deadly, people may be mistaking signs of the virus for something else. Some people have tested positive for COVID-19 and only had a headache, body aches, skin issues, or diarrhea—all that can be easily confused for something much more benign.

The Better Health You’re in, the More Likely You Are to Be Asymptomatic

Researchers have found that the majority of people who are either asymptomatic or have mild symptoms are younger people with few to no pre-existing health conditions. This is a reason for all of us to be in the best shape we can by eating right and exercising regularly.

Precautionary Measures Are Still the Best

Since there’s no way to know if you are an asymptomatic carrier unless you’re tested regularly as part of a job or undergo an antibody test, experts say the best way to keep yourself and other people safe is by social distancing and wearing a mask when around people, especially in indoor or poorly ventilated spaces.

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 the Link Between Vitamin B12 and Heart Health

A new study found that a key to lowering your bad cholesterol and triglyceride numbers can lie in your vitamin B12 level.

The study, which was conducted in 341 healthy women 19 to 30 years old, looked at participants’ diets, physical activity, and vitamin levels. It found that low vitamin B12 levels were associated with higher total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol numbers, along with high triglycerides. 

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking at ways to improve vitamin B12 levels if you’re deficient. But first, it’s important to note that if you have high cholesterol, you should have your vitamin and mineral levels checked to determine if there might be another issue before loading up on vitamin B12.

Foods to Boost Vitamin B12 Levels

In addition to supplements, vitamin B12 can be found in several foods. Here are some of the best sources of it.

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

Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

This summer Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

A reflection of our unity, our strength and our ties to the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing an empowering circle of care. Top healthcare professionals in every field play a critical role in our mission to deliver a patient-centered life cycle that makes us all stronger. Our leadership, experience and expertise in post-acute healthcare all lead to successful outcomes.

Danny Prero, Administrator at Williamsbridge Center, describes how he experiences the circle at his facility: “I’m a firm believer in working hard, working together, and paying it forward. My mission is to guide my team toward a common goal and outcome—improving the lives of all those who come through our doors in need of our care. I inspire my team to achieve success, and they inspire me by their great work.”

This summer, as you get to know why we are stronger together, you will also have the opportunity to learn something…and win something, including a Roku TV, a trip for 2, and more. All you have to do is learn the facts: Did you know that Centers Health Care partners with over 2,000 hospitals and health providers, that the average therapy department at Centers has over 140 years of combined experience, and each year we achieve over 22,000 successful rehabilitation stays? There is real strength—and some pretty cool prizes—in those numbers!

We are also recognizing our healthcare hero partners at regional hospitals, serving up complimentary ice cream or donuts to the staff at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, and NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn to name just a few. Watch our donut extravaganza in action, courtesy of Centers Health Care.

 

 

The bottom line is: Centers Health Care is making a difference in people’s lives.

These are just three of the many examples from around Centers Health Care that remind us of the wonderful stories we can share because we are stronger together.

Last, but certainly not least, the campaign highlights inspiring true stories of patients and residents who have benefitted from the Centers Circle of Care, demonstrating the real-life power and success of the Stronger Together promise.

Did you enter for your chance to win?

 

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on How High-Risk Groups Can See Loved Ones During the Pandemic

One of the most difficult parts of the pandemic is that millions of grandparents and great-grandparents are unable to see their loved ones due to them being high-risk either due to age, pre-existing health conditions, or both. Loneliness and separation anxiety can lead to depression and other mental health issues in elderly people.

Visitation restrictions, social distancing, and other precautions have forced people to get creative in order to see a loved one.

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has three ways to safely spend time with a high-risk relative or friend during the pandemic. 

While it’s not an in-person visit, the absolute safest way to stay in touch is by using video conferencing tools like Facetime, Skype, or Zoom. You can even be creative and play some games over these apps to increase the quality of the virtual visit.

This has been a popular method for people in senior living communities to get a brief yet important glimpse at their loved ones. Families decorate their vehicle, make signs, and then pile in to go wave, yell, and blow kisses to their relatives.

The research is starting to show that COVID-19 has difficulty being transmitted outdoors. An outdoor visit where social distancing is being observed has generally been considered okay. Backyard or driveway gatherings with chairs spread apart are relatively safe. You’ll also want to follow as many other precautions as possible, including handwashing, wearing face coverings, and use of hand sanitizer. 

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

Extraordinary Individuals: #CentersHeroes

A message from CEO, Kenny Rozenberg, to #CentersHeroes:

Our thanks—and our hearts—go out to you.

I’ve never been more proud of—or awed by—the Centers Health Care teams across our network and throughout our facilities. At this critical time, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of you—administrators, therapists, nurses and nurses aides, social workers, hospital liaisons, receptionists, recreational, food and cleaning staffs—have stood up and met the challenge head on. You are the best. You are the bravest. You are Centers Heroes!

 

 Watch our #CentersHeroes in action. 


 

Every day, without fail, you demonstrate the courage to step up—and the commitment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our patients, residents and your co-workers. The world is changing. You are not…because I’ve seen it with my own eyes: you have always been steadfast in your dedication and courage.

I want to highlight a #CentersHero, Shellan Robinson, LPN at Ellicott Center. “I love what I do. I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being a nurse: taking care of people in need, easing their pain, comforting and engaging them. In the last several months, with the arrival of COVID-19, we have experienced dramatic new challenges in our work. But one thing remains the same: I still love what I do.” Click here to read more

Shellan’s story is just one of many—stories of the unsung heroes throughout Centers Health Care. We honor you. We salute you. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are our heroes.

Our partners at the Buffalo Sabres also recognize and salute our #CentersHeroes. Goaltender Carter Hutton, sends a shoutout to you all:

“On behalf of the Sabres, I want to say thank you to our friends at Centers Health Care. You show up every single day to help prevent Covid-19. Your support is great for the community. Thanks for keeping us safe.”

Watch the full video of Carter here

I know this is not easy—for you or your families. The pandemic may in fact be the greatest challenge you ever face. But you have proven by your every day actions—by your commitment and your compassion—that you are up to the challenge.

I want to join the Sabres in thanking every #CentersHero…as well as all healthcare workers and first responders on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Special Perks for Special Healthcare Workers—Like You.

Take advantage of these special FREE resources now available to healthcare workers and first responders.

 

Companies across New York and across the country are stepping up to support health care workers who are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. Please explore these resources. Thanks for your hard work. You deserve all the help you get!

 

Allbirds

Allbirds is donating shoes to the medical community. They’ve already given out $500,000 worth.
Email together@allbirds.com for your free pair of wool runners.

 

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is offering anyone in the medical community a dozen doughnuts, free of charge. Valid every Monday through May 11.
“Just go to a Krispy Kreme drive-thru and show us your employer badge. That’s it,” the company said. “Pick up some free dozens on the way to work for you and your colleagues, or maybe a free dozen on your way home to family after a long shift.”

 

Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is delivering free salads and bowls to hospital workers.

 

Hertz Car Rentals

Hertz is offering NYC healthcare workers a free rental car, up to 1 month! 

 

Starbucks Coffee

A free tall hot or iced brewed coffee to anyone that identifies themselves as a COVID-19 front line responder through May 3rd.

 

Uber Eats

Uber Eats has pledged to give 300,000 free meals to first responders and health care workers.

 

Four Seasons Hotel

The Four Seasons Hotel on 57th Street will provide FREE lodging to doctors, nurses & medical personnel currently working to respond to the pandemic.
The hotel, like many, is closed due to COVID-19 until 4/15. But healthcare workers can call the hotel at 212-758-5700 to book a free room.

 

Crocs Shoes

Get a free pair of crocs to help you, while you help us alot.

 

AirBnb

Providing health care professionals, relief workers and first responders free or subsidized housing.

 

Childcare

Westchester Childcare

All school districts in Westchester County are now providing childcare for children ages 5 to 12 for healthcare workers and first responders with no other childcare options.

New York City Childcare

Regional Enrichment Centers—places where the children of front-line workers can be safely cared for while their parents continue to serve the city in this time of need.

Long Island Childcare

Emergency childcare is available for residents of Nassau and Suffolk County.

 

For more special perks and discounts, click here.