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No two people age alike. Luckily, Vertis Therapy is here to help. We have a variety of programs to address the physical issues that come with aging, so long-term care facilities don’t have to hire an expert for every condition. When you partner with us, you can help your patients in the following ways:

1. Reduce the falls that happen in your facilities

                                           

Your employees are probably all-too familiar with having residents fall—and you’re probably all too aware of the price. It’s estimated that falls cost long-term care facilities an average of $6,259 per resident.

 

When you partner with Vertis Therapy, you can reduce the number of falls that occur in your facility. Our Fall Prevention program examines what factors would lead your resident to fall, and address it using a restorative, compensatory or adaptive technique.

 

2. Mitigate the issues caused by osteoporosis

 

One of the biggest reasons why falls can be so expensive is because older Americans are more prone to experience broken bones, thanks to conditions such as osteoporosis. Our physical therapists can show your residents how to exercise in a safe way that can mitigate the effects of osteoporosis. Exercise and strength training are the two biggest ways you can decrease the effects of this disease.

 

3. Manage dementia

 

As dementia becomes more common, finding ways to manage it is becoming more important to long-term care facilities. We can help establish activities to increase function and minimize behavioral interruptions. Our experts will work with your staff to create care strategies and routines to improve your patients’ cognitive functioning.

 

4. Increase their quality of life.

One of the top things people look for in long-term care facilities is the quality of life residents experience. Physical and occupational therapy can go a long way in increasing that quality, especially when it comes to pain management. Our therapists can work muscles, demonstrate stretches and prescribe a series of exercises that can address pain just as well as medication. A patient who experiences less pain is one who is overall happier with their life, giving your facility a good name.

If you’re ready to improve the health and wellbeing of your residents, contact Vertis Therapy today! We have a wide range of clinical programs that can address the pain points any long-term care facility experiences due to the effects of aging.