our services
Audiology
Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for residents by maximizing their functional hearing, which not only improves the residents’ quality of life but oftentimes their self-esteem as well. Our network audiological professionals use state-of-the-art technology to assist in diagnosing and treating the residents’ needs effectively. Also, provide needed ongoing hearing care with the audiological professionals visiting your facility on a biannual basis.
- Hearing assessments
- Full diagnostic testing
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Hearing aid fittings
Cerumen (Earwax) Removal
The ear is a self-cleaning organ that naturally produces cerumen, which plays an important part in protecting and lubricating the external auditory canal. However, overproduction or excess buildup can cause discomfort, pain, infection, and even hearing loss. The cerumen removal is performed with the use or combination of manual tools and a state-of-the-art suction device, safely and effectively.
Behavioral Health
Helping residents live up to their full potential means ensuring their mind stays as healthy as their body. By easing suffering while actively promoting patient safety, functionality, and dignity. Proper care coordination starts with a mental health assessment. Recommendations are then made for the most appropriate treatment options. Talk therapy encourages and directs each patient in resolving issues that may be complicating their ability to cope with the everyday stresses in their life.
The comprehensive care team complements the facility staff with expert neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, gerontologists, licensed clinical social workers, and nurse practitioners. Addressing the most common behavioral or mental health concerns within the senior population; depression, anxiety disorder, paranoia and dementias.
- Comprehensive mental health evaluations
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication evaluation and management
- Family counseling, advising and discharge planning
- Education and guidance for facility staff on side effects, behaviors, and outcomes
Dental
Proper dental care and maintenance on an on-going basis is imperative to the overall health and quality of life for residents. With appropriate care, pain and systemic disease can be prevented or minimized. Even if a resident has no teeth or dentures, there is still a need to be seen by our network Dentist for oral care screenings.
- Initial examinations and x-rays
- Periodic examinations and cleanings
- Fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures replace/repair and tooth extractions
- Treatment of sores and gum lesions
- Emergency care
- Complimentary dental assessments for customized treatment plan
Podiatry
Our network of Podiatrists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders resulting from injury or disease. Providing a complete continuum of care to ensure the preventive care and management of foot diseases and infections commonly found. Assisting residents in maintaining a more vibrant and active lifestyle.
- At risk foot care, nails and calluses treatments
- Ingrown nails
- Diabetic and peripheral neuropathy care
- Ulcer and wound care
- Infection treatment
- Consistent routine follow-up for continuity of care every 2-3 months
- When conservative measures fail to treat problem, surgical intervention can then be considered and performed if necessary
Vision
Our network of Optometrists perform comprehensive eye exams to determine overall eye health, diagnose and treat eye disease, and fit and dispense eyeglasses. State-of-the-art equipment allows for accurate diagnostics even for patients that have communication limitations, i.e., residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Eye glasses ordering, fitting, adjusting and repairs
- Dry eye treatments
- Diabetic retinal evaluations
- Cataract, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration treatments
- Consistent routine follow-up for continuity of care every 3 months
- Emergency care
- When conservative measures fail to treat problem, surgical intervention can then be considered and performed if necessary
