Perhaps you’ve noticed that Baker Rehab is growing by leaps and bounds. In spite of a few farewells in 2013, we have continued to expand our staff and our geographic footprint in three states. Because we are a small company, we depend on everybody pitching in to make it all work. We are especially grateful […]
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Sue Paul, aka The Dementia Queen, had a highly productive and rewarding 2013. Here are some highlights: In February, Sue was a guest on the television show Go Healthy For Good on the Hope Channel where she discussed occupational therapy and dementia. In April, Sue was invited to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum
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125 patients deep into Baker Rehab Group’s revolutionary new program called “Prehab Plus”, we are seeing amazing result. Prehab Plus was a program originally designed to strengthen patients prior to elective joint replacement or spinal surgery. The premise had already been proven in the research literature, and the delivery of physical therapy services in the
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Sometimes while I am interviewing potential new hires, I feel their apprehension and anxiety about moving into the field of home health physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Although the idea of home health sounds like a flexible and rewarding career path, they are still nervous about the “what-ifs”. Let’s break down the common myths and
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Sometimes it takes a village. I recently treated a client who made tremendous progress and experienced very successful outcomes. It’s a great example of how family involvement can facilitate positive changes with only a few helpful, yet firm, recommendations. An elderly woman with a history of Parkinson’s disease was referred to home physical therapy by
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Received a referral from an orthopod for home physical therapy to see a client who had fallen at home. She had both hips replaced in the last few years. The referral said “Left Hip Pain. Eval and Treat.” I figured I was walking into a situation of someone who had a painful left hip…possible hip
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Seniors do have special concerns that a clinic needs to respond to for the senior to benefit to their fullest. I remember 20 years ago workings at Frederick Memorial Hospital, when there still weren’t any separate off campus rehab clinics and we serviced the outpatient clients in house. I remember working with folks with dementia
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I recently had a conversation with a therapist who was frustrated and worn out from all the changes that occur in home health and was thinking about switching to an outpatient clinic-based or skilled nursing facility environment for “consistency and ease of mind.” We discussed the recent reassessment requirement, cuts in reimbursement, and increased documentation
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Physical therapist heads profession’s Md. board Originally published August 07, 2011 By Ed Waters Jr. Frederick News-Post Staff A Frederick physical therapist has been elected to the prestigious position of chairman of the Maryland Physical Therapy Board of Examiners. John Baker, CEO of Baker Rehab Group, formerly HomeCare Rehab and Nursing, was elected by the
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