The Brentwood Rehab Recognized with National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL
The Brentwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has earned the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), a meaningful step forward in the community’s ongoing pursuit of excellence. This award is the first level in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program and helps providers […]
Navigating Neuro Rehab & Stroke Recovery
Neuro recovery, also known as neurological rehabilitation, is designed to help individuals affected by nervous system disorders or injuries regain function and improve their overall well-being. This process benefits those recovering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, or neurodegenerative diseases. The primary goals of neuro recovery are to restore physical and cognitive abilities, […]
What is a Physiatrist? Exploring their Role in Healthcare
What is Physiatry? Physiatry, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is a specialized branch of healthcare focused on diagnosing, preventing, and treating various disabilities affecting the brain, nerves, bones, and muscles. Unlike traditional medical approaches, physiatry adopts a comprehensive, holistic perspective, considering how a patient’s condition impacts every facet of their life, from working to […]
How Common is CKD? Unmasking a Silent Epidemic on the Rise
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) silently affects millions worldwide. CKD, also known as chronic kidney failure, is characterized by a gradual decline in kidney function. About the size of a fist, these remarkable organs play a crucial role in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, a process essential for maintaining overall health. The early […]
Brentwood Opens Hemodialysis Unit for On-Site Kidney Care
The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has opened an on-site hemodialysis unit, a significant enhancement to its chronic kidney disease management program designed to improve patients’ quality of life and recovery process within the subacute care setting. The Brentwood’s leadership, care team and health care partners gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony as part of National […]
Local Teen’s ‘iconnect2U’ Program Builds Connection with Resident Seniors at Brentwood
Manchester Essex Regional High School junior, Jack Cummins, has initiated the “iconnect2U” program to combat senior citizen loneliness on the North Shore. The program involves Cummins meeting with seniors, creating personalized posters highlighting special moments in their lives over the past two years, and displaying these posters in their rooms to spark conversations. Inspired by […]
Brentwood Crowns King and Queen in ‘Senior Prom’ celebration
Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Jillian Driscoll, visited Brentwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Danvers to help them celebrate “Senior Prom Night.” Residents dressed up in donated gowns and suits, and Richard Johnson and Patricia Houston were crowned as the prom king and queen. The Hollywood-themed event was attended by residents’ family and friends. See the […]
