Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Provides Tips for Successful Blood Donation during January Blood Donor Month
Brooklyn based nursing home urges members of the community to donate blood during Blood Donor Month
Brooklyn, NY (January 2014) Every year, millions of people donate blood to help others in times of emergency, often for differing reasons. Some donate for a relative or a friend in need, others just for the satisfaction of helping another. The month of January, designated as Blood Donor Month, is particularly important for donations due to the frequency of winter weather accidents and injuries.
An estimated 41,000 blood donations are needed every day and while that goal may not be reached, there are enough people eligible to donate to fill it. This is why Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home encourages members of the community to participate in blood drives this month. The Red Cross is facing a blood shortage, a dangerous status when someone in the US is in need of blood every two seconds.
When deciding to give blood, one should follow these simple for the optimal donation experience. First, when giving blood, it is very possible to become dizzy from a drop in blood sugar. Drink plenty of water and fruit juice the night and morning before a donation and avoid dehydrating caffeinated beverages. Having food in your stomach also helps decrease light headedness, so it is advised to eat three hours before donation. During your donation, remember to relax. Bring a calming playlist or a book, something that only requires one hand to use. Finally, after your donation, be sure to have a meal high in protein to help your body replenish your blood supply. Remember to steer clear of alcoholic beverages for at least 8 hours post donation.
“Brooklyn Queens is proud to support the efforts of the Red Cross this month. Blood shortages have an enormous impact on all of us, not only in our specific communities but across our nation as a whole. We're actively encouraging anyone who is eligible to go out and donate blood at least once to help save lives,” said Marty Dicker, Administrator at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home is a premier 140-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center that provides comprehensive inpatient care to all its residents. Located at 2749 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn Queens’ professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a caring and comfortable environment that centers around its residents. Brooklyn Queens offers outstanding short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, as well as superior long-term care and hospice care. Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home has an exceptional staff of physical, occupational and speech therapists that carefully tailors unique recovery programs for each and every resident.
For more information on Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, visiting hours orgeneral inquiries, please contact Administrator Marty Dicker at 718.277.5100or at martyd@brooklynqueensnh.com. Like them at Facebook.com/BkQuRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/BkQuRehab. Check them out at their newly redesigned website at www.BrooklynQueensNH.com.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Commemorates the Holiday Season and Provides Seniors with Healthy Resolutions for the New Year
Brooklyn, New York Based Nursing Home Wishes Residents and Staff a Healthy and Happy New Year
Brooklyn, NY (December 2013) As the weather outside drops and the holiday season arrives, Americans everywhere have already begun their annual practice of celebrations and New Years resolutions.
No one is looking forward to the celebration of the New Year more than Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home. The entire nursing home has been beautifully decorated in honor of the festive spirit of the holiday season. The environment around Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home has been lovingly altered to contribute to the enjoyment of the holiday cheer. Families and friends of all residents are welcome to join their loved ones in celebration of the holiday season.
“The holidays can be a tough time for our residents since they are away from their homes. To that end we work as hard as possible to make them surrounded by love and care. Additionally we extend a warm invitation to the families of our residents to come and spread the holiday cheer,” said Marty Dicker, Administrator at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home. “We at the facility will be giving our residents health and wellness tips they can use as New Years resolutions, including nutrition advice and workout regimens appropriate for seniors.”
All families and friends of staff and residents are not only welcome, but encouraged to take part in the elaborately planned festivities, including the annual holiday banquet and many celebratory events. Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home hopes all its residents, employees, and loved ones have a happy and healthy new year.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home is a premier 140-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center that provides comprehensive inpatient care to all its residents. Located at 2749 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn Queens’ professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a caring and comfortable environment that centers around its residents.
Brooklyn Queens offers outstanding short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, as well as superior long-term care and hospice care. Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home has an exceptional staff of physical, occupational and speech therapists that carefully tailors unique recovery programs for each and every resident.
For more information on Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, visiting hours or general inquiries, please contact Administrator Marty Dicker at 718.277.5100 or atmartybqctr@gmail.com. Like them at Facebook.com/BkQuRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/BkQuRehab.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Acknowledges Human Rights Day 2013
Brooklyn Based Nursing Home Brooklyn Queens Supports the Rights of its Residents and Staff in All Aspects of Operation
Brooklyn, NY (December 2013) Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home is proud to support the spirit of Human Rights Day on December 10th, 2013. Taking place during the busy holiday season that dominates the month of December, Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on December 10th, 1948.
Human rights and the rights of its residents in particular, are of critical importance to the Brooklyn Queens family. The administration firmly believes that care facilities cannot operate based on the bottom line, and instead need to follow the cardinal rule of: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. To that point, all residents are treated as individuals, with different likes and tastes, and are given the customized care they need to live serenely and appropriately.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home has adopted a strict no discrimination policy when it comes to their hiring and admissions processes, ensuring the rights of every individual are respected and ensured. Applicants for employment or admission are never discriminated against in any way based on their age, race, gender, religion, disability or orientation.
“Here at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home we take great pride in providing our residents a place where they can receive the care they need without infringing on their freedoms in any way. It is incredibly important to us that they know and exercise their rights and liberties, keeping them and our staff happy in a friendly and nurturing environment,” said Marty Dicker, Administrator at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home is a premier 140-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center that provides comprehensive inpatient care to all its residents. Located at 2749 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn Queens' professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a caring and comfortable environment that centers around its residents.
Brooklyn Queens offers outstanding short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, as well as superior long-term care and hospice care. Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home has an exceptional staff of physical, occupational and speech therapists that carefully tailors unique recovery programs for each and every resident.
For more information on Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, visiting hours or general inquiries, please contact Administrator Marty Dicker at 718.277.5100or at martybqctr@gmail.com. Like them at Facebook.com/BkQuRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/BkQuRehab.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Celebrates as Thanksgiving and Hannuka Share the Stage For First Time in 125 Years
Brooklyn, NY (November 2013) People from all over the country look forward to the winter holiday season all year round. This year things are a little different with both Hannukah and Thanksgiving being celebrated on the same day.
The celebration of both Hannukah and Thanksgiving on the same day is a unique occasion. This is the first time this has happened in over 100 years, taking place last in 1888. Each holiday celebrates an event that occurred in totally different time periods; Hannukah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the defeat of King Antiochus by the Maccabees in the time of the holy Temple in Jerusalem while Thanksgiving celebrates the peace made between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in colonial America.
Despite their many differences, both Thanksgiving and Hannukah are holidays that bring together friends, family and community. Each holiday is celebrated with its own traditional meals and activities that make this year's dual celebration one to be remembered by those young and old.
“Here at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, our residents and staff love the holidays. This dual celebration is not only a chance to bring together family and friends, but to invite those who may not know the history of Hanukkah or of Thanksgiving to learn about them and witness beautiful traditions that take place during those times,” said Marty Dicker, Administrator at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home.
To commemorate this historic event, Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home is hosting programs and events that reflect the festive nature of the day. Traditional games will be played, accompanied by traditional storytelling and followed by a meal made up of innovative combinations of signature dishes from both holidays. Family, friends, and loved ones are encouraged to join in on the festivities and to contribute to the spirit of community enhanced by the arrival of the holidays.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home is a premier 140-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center that provides comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. Located at 2749 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn Queens’s professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a caring and comfortable environment that centers around its residents. Brooklyn Queens offers outstanding short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, as well as superior long-term care and hospice care. Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home has an exceptional staff of physical, occupational and speech therapists that carefully tailors unique recovery programs for each and every resident.
For more information on Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, visiting hours or general inquiries, kindly contact Marty Dicker at 718.277.5100 or martybqctr@gmail.com.