Bruce, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, sustained a left humeral fracture followed by a fall causing a right ankle fracture and required surgery and casting.  He was admitted to Silver Springs’ Veteran’s Program. Within a few days his pain was well-managed, his dietary needs were met, and he fully participated in all therapeutic activities. “The care I received was outstanding all the time, from nursing to therapies; accelerating my healing process” says Bruce.

As of March 2018, Fresh River Healthcare is now providing a specialized and cutting edge Parkinson’s Disease therapy known as the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Therapy (LSVT). This approach aims to address the “internal” aspects of Parkinson’s disease symptoms, leading to significant functional improvements. LSVT improves the voice and speech of individuals with Parkinson’s disease by treating the physical pathology associated with a disordered voice.

Touchpoints at Manchester received this patient outcome and testimonial related to its strong and growing Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, overseen by Pulmonologists John Rodgers and William Preskenis, Respiratory Therapist Maureen Orlando and the iCare Care Transitions Team. Patients continue to stress the importance of having the same team see them in the hospital and in the skilled nursing facility including the pulmonologist and care transitions team.

Members of the iCare team was on hand at the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Annual Meeting on March 15th. Jessica was elected the organization’s Vice President of the Board of Directors and Patrick was elected a Director for the 2018-2020 term. Of note, 60 West Certified Nursing Assistant Otis Harris was inducted into the CNA Hall of Fame; a distinction unique to ACHCA.    

Fresh River announced the creation of a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group to be held at the center in East Windsor. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. The meeting is held on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The meeting is supported by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) with structure provided by a local Program Director for the organization. The meeting and other services are a part of a growing neuro-rehabilitation program at Fresh River Health…