Fall: elderly hands holding a cane

9 ways to Prevent a Fall

It’s reported that one out of three seniors will fall this year and fewer than half will mention it to their doctors. Falls are one of the biggest causes for injuries that can result in hip fractures, cuts, and serious head/brain injuries. Here are some tips to help prevent a fall: Clean up clutter: keep…

Prom: a woman holding jewlery and smiling at the camera and another woman right behind her smiling at he camera

Knott County HRC Prom

Thank you Ms. Eden Slone for hosting the Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center Prom. The residents will always have great memories of this special day. You are truly a great role model and the facility is so proud of you. Residents, families, and staff enjoyed going to Las Vegas and the Elvis Show. Thanks…

respond Rehabilitation Center Occupational Therapy Assisted Living: woman in scrubs talking to an older who is sitting in a char drining a hot drink

Assisted Living and Nursing Homes

Nursing Homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities provide a variety of services, both medical and personal care. They are offered to people who are unable to manage independently in the community. Over 4 million Americans are admitted to or reside in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility each year. Nearly one million…

Long-Term Care: A teenage girl, her mother and grandmother looking at old photographs at home. Family and generations concept.

Planning for Long-Term Care

When planning for long-term care, it allows you the time to learn about services in your community and what they cost. You are able to make important decisions while you are still capable. Some things to consider when choosing a plan for long-term care are: House decision: Staying in your home. It is important to…

a man in a jacket holding a white styrofoam cup with ice cream

Ice Cream Party at the Facility

You scream, I scream, We all scream for ice cream! The residents of Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center had a fun and chilly activity the other day. Making ice cream the old fashioned way. “Shake it till you make it”. The best part was getting to sample all the delicious ice creams everybody made.…