Hints for Older Drivers
April 23, 2013As we get older, there are many physical and cognitive changes that impact on our driving skills. While no one can stop the aging process, there are many things you…
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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
April 17, 2013April is National OT month – and by that we are not referring to overtime- but to Occupational Therapy! OT is an integral part of a patient’s rehabilitation program and…
Read MoreThe Smart Apartment: CRT Bridges the Gap Between Regaining Function and Regaining Quality of Life
April 15, 2013The Center for Rehabilitation Technology (CRT), a clinical department of Helen Hayes Hospital, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. The overall goal of the Center is…
Read MoreHand Therapy: A Certified Hand Therapist Makes All the Difference
April 2, 2013Are you a new post-operative hand patient? Does hand arthritis limit your activities? Does it hurt to use the computer or even lift a cup of coffee? Perhaps you have…
Read MoreBest Practices in Wound Care: Spinal Cord Injury Service leads the way
March 25, 2013The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Service at Helen Hayes Hospital is a wonderful and amazing place and I am proud to serve there as the Nurse Manager. Our team of…
Read MoreFacial & Temporomandibular Joint Pain
March 19, 2013Multi-faceted treatments relieve symptoms According to a study published in 2011, facial or temporomandibular joint pain and muscle disorder (TMJMD) is experienced by 75% of the US population. TMJMD ranks…
Read MoreBrain Injuries Do Not Discriminate – A Primer on TBI
March 13, 2013Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 30.5% of all injury related deaths in…
Read MoreHospital to Host Care Transitions Conference
Program to focus on easing patient transitions from hospital to home Helen Hayes Hospital will host a conference entitled Hospital to Home: Improving Care Transitions & Outcomes, on Thursday May…
Read MoreHospital to Host Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo
Helen Hayes Hospital will host an “Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo” on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West…
Read MoreHospital to Host CarFit Event
Program promotes vehicle safety for older drivers A CarFit event, which offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them, will take place at Helen…
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