Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 6 Motorcycle Safety Tips

With summer upon us, the amount of motorcycles on the road naturally increases during the more pleasant months of the year. And while fatal crashes involving motorcycles are down year-over-year (slightly over 5,000 in the United States in 2019), the percentage of motorcyclists who die in crashes remains well higher than those riding in traditional vehicles.

With new technology able to assist bikers, the number of deaths is hoped to continue to decrease, but it’s still up to the motorcyclist and other drivers on the road to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at six ways a biker and other drivers can keep motorcycles on two wheels.

Tips for Bikers

• Safety Gear. Bikers should always wear helmets regardless of whether local laws dictate one. You also want to keep as much of your skin covered as possible (including closed-toe footwear), and there are even airbag vests and jeans being designed in order to inflate upon impact.
• Remain Visible. Keep your headlights on at all times so drivers are aware of you and your position.
• Give Plenty of Room. Stay three to four seconds behind vehicles while moving at speed. Double check before changing lanes to pass, and be sure that you are well clear of a car you passed before moving back into the original lane.

Tips for Other Drivers

• Be Aware of Peak Times. Motorcyclists tend to be out riding more on weekends and holidays, so be more aware of your surroundings at those times.
• Watch closely for motorcycles before leaving an intersection, especially when turning left. Many broadside collisions with motorcycles occur this way.
• Give Extra Room to Maneuver. Give bikers extra room and time to maneuver, as sharp movements can be deadly for motorcyclists. Also, while some bikers may be aggressive and try to split lanes, never enter a lane that a motorcycle is already in, as they have the same right to that lane as you do.

 

To learn more about Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bushwick-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

According to the CDC:
– The vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19
– They will help keep you from getting seriously ill
– They help protect your family and community
– Vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA

Talk to the facility administrator or social worker—and get vaccinated today.

Protecting our patients, residents and staff from COVID-19

From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, our facility has followed the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The safety of our residents, patients, staff and their families are our priority and we continue to take an abundance of precaution to protect them.

Our team is well-trained in the importance of proper handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, and all are supplied with proper PPE. If they experience symptoms—such as fever or cough—they are instructed to stay home, and they must be cleared before returning to work.

Handwashing and hygiene posters are displayed throughout our facilities, and employee education and training continue based on the latest community and CDC guidelines. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently being administered throughout the Centers Health Care facilities to staff and residents alike.

For the latest news about visitation and more, please contact our facility.

Centers Health Care celebrates 25 years of experience, innovation and leadership

25 years of improving lives
25 years of compassionate care
25 years of making a difference

Experience matters and we have it.

We’re proud to be part of Centers Health Care, one of the leading post-acute care organizations in the country. 

This year, Centers Health Care is celebrating 25 years of monumental care.

As the leading post-acute healthcare network in the Northeast, Centers’ experience is unmatched, our knowledge unparalleled. We bring more accumulated expertise to the residents and patients we serve than any other post-acute provider in the country, touching more than half a million lives and achieving more than 20,000 successful rehabilitations every year.

Our remarkable insights and ground-breaking achievements over the past quarter-century are exemplary.  We have developed programs that have put our company in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabilitations such as our specialized care units, ranging from a cardiac care unit that has been certified by the American Heart Association to vent and dialysis care.

We have developed unprecedented outreach to the communities we serve—creating units dedicated to community cultures. Centers has, in short, transformed post-acute healthcare…and that’s just the beginning.

We celebrate as we look back at our successes and look forward to our continuing triumphs.

“Over the last quarter-century,” CEO Kenny Rozenberg says, “we have gained the kind of powerful experience in post-acute healthcare that is unmatched in the industry. I am proud and honored to celebrate the 25th anniversary—and look forward to moving ahead, as we write new chapters in the story of Centers Health Care, leading the way for the next 25 years.”

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing with 5 High-Tech Gifts for Seniors This Holiday Season

The year 2020 will forever be known as the year that more seniors than ever before embraced technology. The COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of our elderly population in their homes, meaning that they had to connect with loved ones in new ways. Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime became part of the lexicon in America.

Keeping up with that theme, help the senior(s) in your life embrace the high-tech lifestyle with a cutting-edge gift this holiday season. Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five that they are sure to love.

1. Temperature Control Mug

It’s a fact of life that coffee or tea will cool in a mug left out in the open—until now! This temperature control mug gets charged just like a smartphone and will keep drinks hot for up to two hours. In even better news, the charging port also acts as a coaster.

2. Car Vacuum

You don’t have to wait to take a trip to the car wash to vacuum the inside of your car. This portable vacuum comes with three different heads and the real big selling point is that it plugs in through the car’s cigarette lighter, meaning that you don’t have to lug out that long extension cord.

3. Shiatsu Massager

Get more bang for your buck and work out those knots and sore muscles with this portable, lightweight massager. The massager molds to the user’s body and comes programmed with four different types of massages and also has a heating function.

4. Wireless Charging Station

If your senior has embraced technology, they’re probably tired of all the cords and plugs they need to keep their devices charged. This wireless charging pad will allow them to keep everything in one place while getting rid of the clutter at the same time.

5. Polaroid Camera

The original Polaroid camera is back, so if your loved one prefers to hold photos in their hand or in an album instead of viewing them digitally on a phone or computer, this now-retro gift will be perfect for them.

 

To learn more about Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bushwick-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

 

The ultramodern, onsite dialysis at Bushwick Center is a game changer and a life saver!

Imagine this: There are five inches of snow on the ground, and five more in the forecast. Traffic is backed up for miles, and cars are barely moving. Your appointment for dialysis is in a half hour…but you’ll have no problem making it. Because you’re at Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, and the beautiful, spacious, state-of-the-art Bushwick Center for Renal Dialysis is just an elevator ride away. Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow.

The Bushwick Center’s multilingual, interdisciplinary renal care team—comprised of a board-certified nephrologist, registered nurses, a renal dietician and certified social workers—ensure that each resident receives the best possible care and individualized medical attention.

Along with the comprehensive, cutting-edge treatment and consummate, compassionate care, patients in the Bushwick Center for Renal Dialysis enjoy soothing surroundings and special amenities. Each station features comfortable dialysis recliners with heat and massage functions, as well as personal smart TVs.

Bushwick Center is elevating the quality of care for those suffering from chronic kidney disease. Keeping the body in balance and improving the lives of those they care for is their mission—and their promise. But their commitment to restoring and maintaining the health and well-being of their patients doesn’t end when they leave the Center. Improved diet, better fitness and continuing education about alternate treatment options and how to live and work with renal disease are all integral parts of the program.

So the weather outside might be frightful, but inside the Bushwick Center for Renal Dialysis life is good—warm, safe and cozy.

Contact us today to learn more

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Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With the Scoop on Nomophobia (Smartphone Anxiety)

You’ve likely seen the symptoms—perhaps even from yourself. Walking down the road (or crossing the street) while unaware of your surroundings because your nose is buried in your phone. Or how about carrying on a conversation with someone sitting next to you with your eyes glued to your screen? 

These are both signs of nomophobia—commonly known as cellphone-related anxiety.

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has more on the signs and ways you can beat it. 

What Exactly is Nomophobia?

Specifically, nomophobia relates to anxiety over not having access to your phone or being in an area where phone service is inaccessible. 

How Common Is It?

Not surprisingly, it’s more common in young people who have had a smartphone as a part of their routine even since most can remember. A study published this year in the journal Sleep found that 90% of over 300 university students surveyed had moderate to severe nomophobia. 

What Are Some Other Signs?

In addition to those mentioned above, people report that nomophobia can disrupt their sleep patterns, as they check email, texts, or social media sites after the lights go out and they lay down for bed. Another sign is if you get unnaturally stressed if you misplaced your phone or left it at home while running an errand or going out to eat. 

How to Help Break the Habit

At night, be sure to set the “do not disturb” function on your phone. This will keep you from being awakened by notifications that might come in overnight or early in the morning. Most phones will allow a phone call to go through if someone calls twice in a row, so there’s no need to worry about missing an emergency. Once are comfortable with this, you can work on setting your phone away from the nightstand or even keep it in a different room overnight.

You can also consider leaving your phone at home if you’re not expecting to use it to contact someone, need directions to somewhere, etc. This is even easier if you’re going out with a significant other or a friend because they could bring their phone that you could use in an emergency, and you won’t be glued to your phone. 

To learn more about Bushwick Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bushwick-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/. 

 

Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

This summer Centers Health Care is Stronger Together

A reflection of our unity, our strength and our ties to the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing an empowering circle of care. Top healthcare professionals in every field play a critical role in our mission to deliver a patient-centered life cycle that makes us all stronger. Our leadership, experience and expertise in post-acute healthcare all lead to successful outcomes.

Danny Prero, Administrator at Williamsbridge Center, describes how he experiences the circle at his facility: “I’m a firm believer in working hard, working together, and paying it forward. My mission is to guide my team toward a common goal and outcome—improving the lives of all those who come through our doors in need of our care. I inspire my team to achieve success, and they inspire me by their great work.”

This summer, as you get to know why we are stronger together, you will also have the opportunity to learn something…and win something, including a Roku TV, a trip for 2, and more. All you have to do is learn the facts: Did you know that Centers Health Care partners with over 2,000 hospitals and health providers, that the average therapy department at Centers has over 140 years of combined experience, and each year we achieve over 22,000 successful rehabilitation stays? There is real strength—and some pretty cool prizes—in those numbers!

We are also recognizing our healthcare hero partners at regional hospitals, serving up complimentary ice cream or donuts to the staff at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, and NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn to name just a few. Watch our donut extravaganza in action, courtesy of Centers Health Care.

 

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The bottom line is: Centers Health Care is making a difference in people’s lives.

• John Armstrong was broken and immobilized by a motorcycle accident. Carthage Center put him back on his feet and sent him home stronger than ever.
• Cynthia Litt’s health was going downhill until she entered Troy Center. “They brought me back to life!” she exclaims.
• Carey Gordon had a debilitating stroke. Beth Abraham Center taught him how to walk, talk, and enjoy life again.

These are just three of the many examples from around Centers Health Care that remind us of the wonderful stories we can share because we are stronger together.

Last, but certainly not least, the campaign highlights inspiring true stories of patients and residents who have benefitted from the Centers Circle of Care, demonstrating the real-life power and success of the Stronger Together promise.

Did you enter for your chance to win?

 

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on How Smoking Affects Your Entire Body

The adverse effects of smoking may be concentrated on your lungs and heart, but you should know that nearly every part of your body is negatively affected by smoking. 

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing wants you to read what can happen to all of your body parts, and hopefully, it serves as motivation for you or a loved one to quit smoking. 

Brain

Nicotine is said to be as addictive as heroin, so its withdrawal symptoms can be severe – anxiety, irritability, and strong cravings for nicotine can ensue.

Head and Face

Smoking can reduce your oxygen supply, and this includes the cochlea, which is in your inner ear. This could cause you to have balance issues and suffer mild to moderate hearing loss.

Smoking increases your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, and nicotine can adversely affect your vision at night.

A whole host of issues can happen in your mouth. Mouth sores, ulcers, and gum disease is more likely if you smoke, as are cavities and general tooth decay. All this along with an increased risk of mouth and throat cancer.

Your appearance could change, as well. Your skin tone can dull, and wrinkles can appear by your early 30s, making you appear much older in your middle-age years.

Heart

Simply put, smoking raises your blood pressure and, over time, weakens your heart, which makes it less able to pump blood to other parts of your body. Smoking also makes your blood “sticky,” which means blood clots can more easily form that could affect your legs, heart, or brain (stroke).

Lungs

It should be common knowledge that smoking damages lungs. Smoking inflames the airways and tissues in your lungs, causing you to wheeze or be short of breath. It also destroys the alveoli (tiny air sacs) in the lungs. Since they do not grow back, people develop emphysema once enough alveoli are destroyed.

Stomach

Smokers are more likely to carry excess weight and develop type 2 diabetes, which is harder to control when you’re an active smoker.

 

To learn more about Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://bushwick-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/. 

 

Extraordinary Individuals: #CentersHeroes

A message from CEO, Kenny Rozenberg, to #CentersHeroes:

Our thanks—and our hearts—go out to you.

I’ve never been more proud of—or awed by—the Centers Health Care teams across our network and throughout our facilities. At this critical time, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of you—administrators, therapists, nurses and nurses aides, social workers, hospital liaisons, receptionists, recreational, food and cleaning staffs—have stood up and met the challenge head on. You are the best. You are the bravest. You are Centers Heroes!

 

 Watch our #CentersHeroes in action. 

 

Every day, without fail, you demonstrate the courage to step up—and the commitment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our patients, residents and your co-workers. The world is changing. You are not…because I’ve seen it with my own eyes: you have always been steadfast in your dedication and courage.

I want to highlight a #CentersHero, Shellan Robinson, LPN at Ellicott Center. “I love what I do. I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being a nurse: taking care of people in need, easing their pain, comforting and engaging them. In the last several months, with the arrival of COVID-19, we have experienced dramatic new challenges in our work. But one thing remains the same: I still love what I do.” Click here to read more

Shellan’s story is just one of many—stories of the unsung heroes throughout Centers Health Care. We honor you. We salute you. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are our heroes.

Our partners at the Buffalo Sabres also recognize and salute our #CentersHeroes. Goaltender Carter Hutton, sends a shoutout to you all:

“On behalf of the Sabres, I want to say thank you to our friends at Centers Health Care. You show up every single day to help prevent Covid-19. Your support is great for the community. Thanks for keeping us safe.”

Watch the full video of Carter here

I know this is not easy—for you or your families. The pandemic may in fact be the greatest challenge you ever face. But you have proven by your every day actions—by your commitment and your compassion—that you are up to the challenge.

I want to join the Sabres in thanking every #CentersHero…as well as all healthcare workers and first responders on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.