Blog – Accel at Crystal Park

The Long and Winding Road: Staying Well in Long-Term Care

The statistics are compelling. In our lifetimes, seven out of 10 of us over the age of 65 will require some form of long-term care (LTC) services. “The […]
After the Hospital: Recovering in Rehab Versus Returning Home

If you’re recuperating from a hospital stay, the decision may loom large on whether to recover in a rehabilitation, or rehab, facility – or go […]
Information Technology: Delivering the Remedy for Costly Readmissions

The healthcare industry is battling a chronic challenge: “boomeranging.” This is when patients are discharged from the hospital – only to […]
Restoring Hope: Supporting Memory Care Patients with the Gift of Music

Music is the universal language. For people with memory issues, it’s often a gift beyond words. Millions of aging Americans in senior care communities […]
After Joint Replacement: Finding the Right Rehab Program

For those who suffer from joint pain and limited mobility, joint replacement surgery is an increasingly popular option. Today, about 7 million Americans are […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and the Family Caregiver: Deciding When to Make a Move

Consider the statistics. Every 65 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory […]
After a Stroke: Recovering, Relearning, and Regaining Independence

Each year, more than 700,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke, and about one-third of that number lose their lives. Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of […]
Infectious Disease: Partnering for Control and Prevention

Infectious disease can be deadly, especially for seniors. From the flu to bacterial pneumonia, these diseases account for 40 percent of deaths in older adults. […]
Senior Dining: Turning the Tables

Historically, meal service in the senior living industry has fallen short. Fresh, great-tasting, made-from-scratch cuisine – coupled with a five-star […]
Senior Physical Fitness: Using It, Not Losing It

“Use it or lose it,” the saying goes. These words of wisdom are true in many areas of life, but particularly for our bodies as we age. Staying fit […]
Diabetes: Helping Seniors Take Control

For today’s seniors, diabetes has rapidly become an epidemic. About one in four people over 60 in the U.S. has diabetes, a condition in which the body […]
Short-Stay Transitional Care: Jumpstarting Recovery

If you or your loved one has been discharged from the hospital, ensuring a continued high level of care is key to regaining health, strength, and mobility. […]
Chronic Wounds: Healing the Problem

Part 2: The patient’s perspective Chronic, non-healing wounds have been called a “silent epidemic.” As we explored in our previous blog, […]
Chronic Wounds: Healing the Problem

Part 1: The physician’s perspective About 6.5 million Americans suffer from chronic, non-healing wounds—at an annual cost of $25 billion. Problem […]
Sepsis: Fighting a Deadly Intruder

It’s a shocking statistic. Worldwide, every 3.5 seconds, someone dies from sepsis. This fast-moving medical complication sets in when the body tries to […]