April 2014 

 

Brooklyn, NY based Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center Supports World Meningitis Day 2014

 

Brooklyn based Nursing Home educates the community on the dangers of the Meningitis disease and how to prevent infection.

 

Brooklyn, NY (April 2014) This year, April 24th marks World Meningitis Day. Started by the Confederation of Meningitis Organizations, World Meningitis Day aims to raise the global profile of meningitis, emphasize the importance of vaccination, and provide support to those dealing with the symptoms of the disease. Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center recognizes the importance of educating the community on the disease and supports the CoMO in their efforts by sharing tips to avoid contracting the disease and how to respond in the worst case scenario.

 

Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges. The meninges is the collective name for the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord. There are three types of meningitis: Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal. Bacterial meningitis is aggressive, develops quickly and can lead to permanent disability or death in a matter of hours. It is fatal in approximately 50% of cases and accounts for around 170,000 deaths around the world each year. The infection spreads from person to person through actions such as kissing, coughing, sneezing, sharing food or utensils. Children who attend daycare or preschool are at greater risk of contracting bacterial meningitis. Viral meningitis is the most common but least severe and many patients recover without any permanent damage. Fungal meningitis causes severe infections but occurs much less frequently. It is not contagious and spreads by inhaling fungal spores from the environment.

 

Meningitis can be difficult to identify early on in infection. The main signs of contracting the disease are similar to the common cold and develop quickly over the course of just a few hours. Look for symptoms such as vomiting, drowsiness, stiff neck, light sensitivity, and headache as well as altered consciousness. The best way to prevent bacterial meningitis is through vaccination. Vaccines prepare the immune system by exposing the body to a germ so that it is better able to fight an infection when it occurs. The vaccines available protect against all three major causes of bacterial meningitis.

 

Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center is a 200-bed premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation care center providing comprehensive inpatient care to all of their residents. Located at 2107 Ditmas Ave Brooklyn, NY 11226, Ditmas Park's professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a comfortable and caring environment that centers around its residents. Ditmas Park offers exceptional post-acute short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care.

 

Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center is home to the revolutionary Quick-N-Out rehabilitation program, designed to accelerate recovery time using aggressive therapy techniques catered to each patient to see that they return home as quickly as possible. In addition, Ditmas Park provides the full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as wound-care and much more.

 

For more information on Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center, visiting hours, or general inquiries, please call 718-462-8100 or email usatadministrator@ditmasparkrehabcare.com. Kindly visit our website atwww.ditmasparkrehabcare.com. Like us athttps://www.facebook.com/ditmasparkrehabcare and Follow us athttps://twitter.com/DitmasParkRehab.

 

March 2014

 

Brooklyn, NY based Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center Hosts Community Blood Drive Benefiting Maimonides Medical Center

 

Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center partners with the Flatbush Development Corporation to support the efforts of Maimonides Medical Center on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014.

 

Brooklyn, NY (March 2014) With the hot summer months approaching, the need for community blood donation only increases. In light of this fact, Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center has teamed up with the Flatbush Development Corporation to host a community blood drive on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014, between the hours of 12:30 PM and 8 PM. The event, which will be benefiting Maimonides Medical Center, will be held at Ditmas’ facility, located at 2107 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226.

 

Residents, local businesses, schools, athletic leagues and other civic organizations are asked to help by donating blood. It is a little known fact that people can donate a pint of blood every 56 days. Ditmas Park will be sponsoring hot meals at the event as well as supplying donors with goody bags. Please be advised that photo identification is required at donation time.

 

Blood donation requirements include a minimum weight of 115 pounds and minimum age of 18, yet there is no upper age limit for donating blood. Interestingly enough, many health conditions and medications do not prevent someone from donating blood. People taking insulin, blood pressure, thyroid and cholesterol medications, aspirin, antidepressants, and hormone replacements can give blood. Tattoos are also okay as long as they are healed and have been done in a reputable tattoo facility.

 

Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center is a 200-bed premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation care center providing comprehensive inpatient care to all of their residents. Located at 2107 Ditmas Ave Brooklyn, NY 11226, Ditmas Park's professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a comfortable and caring environment that centers around its residents. Ditmas Park offers exceptional post-acute short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care.

 

Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center is home to the revolutionary Quick-N-Out rehabilitation program, designed to accelerate recovery time using aggressive therapy techniques catered to each patient to see that they return home as quickly as possible. In addition, Ditmas Park provides the full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as wound-care and much more.

 

For more information on Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center, visiting hours, or general inquiries, please call 718-462-8100 or email us atadministrator@ditmasparkrehabcare.com. Kindly visit our website atwww.ditmasparkrehabcare.com. Like us athttps://www.facebook.com/ditmasparkrehabcare and Follow us athttps://twitter.com/DitmasParkRehab

 

March 2014

 

Ditmas Park Rehab Highlights its Outstanding Dietary Department During March National Nutrition Month

 

Brooklyn area nursing home Ditmas Park Rehab supports March National Nutrition Month

 

Brooklyn, NY (March 2014) March is National Nutrition Month, an observance that is widely overlooked, yet universally important to every member of our society. As people age, nutrition becomes more important to overall health, especially in regards to the elderly population. Proper diet and nutrition helps elderly individuals keep their minds sharp and alert, while also increasing energy. However, the elderly have different needs than the rest of the population, which is why Ditmas Park Rehab of Brooklyn, New York, would like to share helpful tips about maintaining a healthy diet after the age of 50.

 

Use less salt! Reduce your sodium intake to reduce water retention and high blood pressure.

 

Eat good fats! Avocados, olive oil, walnuts, and salmonare all examples of “good fats” that can protect you from bad cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol.

 

Go fiber! Fiber is a crucial part of a nutritional diet, as it reduces constipation, lowers your risk of chronic disease, and helps you feel more full when eating.Eat more veggies! The best way to prepare vegetables is by steaming or sautéing them in olive oil. Olive oil preserves nutrients and is a great example of the good fats doctors recommend.

 

Diversify your plate! A helpful tip from Japanese food culture is to include five colors on your plate. Fruits and veggies rich in color correspond to rich nutrients (blackberries, melons, yams, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini).

 

Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center is a 200-bed premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation care center providing comprehensive inpatient care to all of their residents. Located at 2107 Ditmas Ave Brooklyn, NY 11226, Ditmas Park's professional and compassionate staff provides around-the-clock medical and nursing care in a comfortable and caring environment that centers around its residents. Ditmas Park offers exceptional post-acute short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care.

 

Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center is home to the revolutionary Quick-N-Out rehabilitation program, designed to accelerate recovery time using aggressive therapy techniques catered to each patient to see that they return home as quickly as possible. In addition, Ditmas Park provides the full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as wound-care and much more.

 

For more information on Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center, visiting hours, or general inquiries, please call 718-462-8100 or email usatadministrator@ditmasparkrehabcare.com. Kindly visit our website atwww.ditmasparkrehabcare.com. Like us athttps://www.facebook.com/ditmasparkrehabcare and Follow us athttps://twitter.com/DitmasParkRehab