Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
During this week at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing on St. James Street in Syracuse, the facility celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) 2022 by having a really fun casino theme for the residents. From slot machines and blackjack to 21, the residents had a magnificent time at the 440-bed skilled nursing facility during this special week. This year, National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) is May 8–14, and it always follows Mother’s Day. Started in 1967 by the ACHA/NCAL (the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living), the week recognizes the essential role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s elderly and disabled.
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World Class Ballerinas performs at Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Earlier this month, in April 2022, Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse welcomed world-class ballerinas to perform for the residents in their rainbow room. Called “Light of the World Ballet”, it is a local training and professional company that performs from a regional level all the way to international. The goal is to present the gospel through the beautiful art of dance. The ballerinas present colorful and lively performances and then spend time talking with all of the residents in the audience.
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Residents at Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Enjoy Their Easter
The Bishop Bunny Tours the Facility Giving Gifts to Everyone
At Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on James Street in Syracuse, Recreation Director Tammy Shoales and her team in Activities had the Easter Bishop Bunny tour the 440-bed skilled nursing facility giving out gifts to the residents on Friday, April 15th.
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Campaign: Care that Moves You
Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is moving forward, beyond the pandemic, leading the way into the future of post-acute healthcare. It is moving into a world of new possibilities and innovations.
We are moving our patients in our gyms and in their hearts. Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is all about touching lives, families, and communities—moving them all to a place that nurtures and sustains them, whether in rehab or in life.
Centers is moving our patients and our residents to get stronger, to improve their lives, and achieve their ultimate goals—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’re making our move across healthcare. Let’s get moving!
Protecting our patients, residents and staff from COVID-19
From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, our facility has followed the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The safety of our residents, patients, staff and their families are our priority and we continue to take an abundance of precaution to protect them.
Our team is well-trained in the importance of proper handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, and all are supplied with proper PPE. If they experience symptoms—such as fever or cough—they are instructed to stay home, and they must be cleared before returning to work.
Handwashing and hygiene posters are displayed throughout our facilities, and employee education and training continue based on the latest community and CDC guidelines. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently being administered throughout the Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center facilities to staff and residents alike.
For the latest news about visitation and more, please contact our facility.
Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Explains 5 Strange House Noises
If you live in your own home, you might think that your house—especially older ones—has a life to itself. These noises, especially if they occur in the middle of the night, can provide quite a fright, but as AAA explains, these are common issues that usually have easy solutions.
Amsterdam Cares for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five of these strange sounds.
Random Toilet Flushing
Everyone in your house may be accounted for in the kitchen or living room when the toilet in the bathroom randomly flushes. This occurs when the toilet flapper goes bad and needs to be replaced. If you also notice this happening in one toilet, it may happen in the others due to normal wear, so you may want to replace them all as a precaution.
Persistent Knocking
When it’s especially quiet, you may hear some knocking in your home that clearly isn’t from the front door. If it’s persistent and on beat, it’s likely the pressure of your home’s pipes moving water around. If this is happening when no one is using any water, turn off your main supply valve and flush the lines by turning all faucets on and flushing all toilets. Turn the valve back on once all the water stops flowing. Call a plumber if you’re still having issues after that.
Abrupt Chirping
You might hear a faint chirping sound but not realize where it’s coming from—especially with so many electronic devices in today’s homes. Most often, however, this is going to be coming from a smoke detector with a low battery. To ensure batteries are always fresh, change them twice per year when you adjust the clocks for Daylight Saving Time.
Scratching Noises From Outside
With winter coming, it’s common to have some windy weather. That might be accompanied by some scratching sounds in the house or windows. You likely have some branches that are hanging over and brushing up against the roof or other areas of your house.
Rattling Noises
Another potentially unsettling sound on those windy nights are rattling noises in the house. That happens with old or improperly maintained windows in windy conditions, so check your seals with some weatherstripping.
To learn more about Amsterdam Cares for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit https://bishopcare.net/.
Washington Center celebrates Senior Citizens Day
The Washington Center celebrated Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21 with an old-fashioned pineapple upside-down cake. The king-sized cake fed 50 residents plus some staff, including 88-year-old Betty Bishop of Granville, left, who always takes part in the cooking program at the Argyle nursing home. Recreation Assistant Karalea Cornell, right, helped place cherries on the cake.
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Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is Stronger Together
This summer Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is Stronger Together
A reflection of our unity, our strength and our ties to the communities we serve.
We are committed to providing an empowering circle of care. Top healthcare professionals in every field play a critical role in our mission to deliver a patient-centered life cycle that makes us all stronger. Our leadership, experience and expertise in post-acute healthcare all lead to successful outcomes.
Danny Prero, Administrator at Williamsbridge Center, describes how he experiences the circle at his facility: “I’m a firm believer in working hard, working together, and paying it forward. My mission is to guide my team toward a common goal and outcome—improving the lives of all those who come through our doors in need of our care. I inspire my team to achieve success, and they inspire me by their great work.”
This summer, as you get to know why we are stronger together, you will also have the opportunity to learn something…and win something, including a Roku TV, a trip for 2, and more. All you have to do is learn the facts: Did you know that Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center partners with over 2,000 hospitals and health providers, that the average therapy department at Centers has over 140 years of combined experience, and each year we achieve over 22,000 successful rehabilitation stays? There is real strength—and some pretty cool prizes—in those numbers!
We are also recognizing our healthcare hero partners at regional hospitals, serving up complimentary ice cream or donuts to the staff at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, and NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn to name just a few. Watch our donut extravaganza in action, courtesy of Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
The bottom line is: Centers Health Care is making a difference in people’s lives.
- John Armstrong was broken and immobilized by a motorcycle accident. Carthage Center put him back on his feet and sent him home stronger than ever.
- Cynthia Litt’s health was going downhill until she entered Troy Center. “They brought me back to life!” she exclaims.
- Carey Gordon had a debilitating stroke. Beth Abraham Center taught him how to walk, talk, and enjoy life again.
These are just three of the many examples from around Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center that remind us of the wonderful stories we can share because we are stronger together.
Last, but certainly not least, the campaign highlights inspiring true stories of patients and residents who have benefitted from the Centers Circle of Care, demonstrating the real-life power and success of the Stronger Together promise.
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Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on Dietary Protein’s Role in Healing Wounds
Wounds generally heal slowly in seniors for a variety of reasons. For everyone, the immune system doesn’t function as well as we age, but then there are additional health conditions that also compromise the healing process, including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and cancers.
One factor that seems to speed up the healing process though – whether it’s a pressure ulcer or a postsurgical wound – is an increase in protein in the diet.
Amsterdam Cares for Rehabilitation and Nursing explains how protein plays a big part in wound healing.
Protein Helps Reduce Inflammation
The longer the healing of a wound is in the inflammatory phase (the first phase of healing), the more difficult the healing process will be. Inadequate protein intake can prolong the inflammation stage and increase the possibility of the wound getting infected.
How Much Protein Should You Have Per Day?
Experts recommend that elderly patients have at least one gram of protein per one kilogram of body weight daily. If you need to convert kilograms into pounds, there are 2.2 pounds per kilogram, so divide your body weight in pounds by 2.2 to get your weight in kilograms.
Ways to Boost Protein Intake
If you’re not getting enough protein, tips to increase your intake include:
- Adding diced heat to soups and salads.
- Using milk or milk powder in scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, and hot cereal.
- Choosing desserts that contain eggs, such as bread pudding, custard, and sponge cake.
Other high-protein foods that you may enjoy and incorporate into your daily meal or snack routine are nuts, beans, eggs, and chicken. And you also may want to take a protein supplement if you’re struggling to reach the desired amount.
To learn more about Amsterdam Cares for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit https://bishopcare.net/.
Syracuse nursing home, which became CNY’s coronavirus hospice, is No. 2 in cases Upstate
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse nursing home has recorded the second-highest number of coronavirus cases in Upstate New York, according to the federal government.
It appears that Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center didn’t earn the grim ranking because of poor care but because it took on the role as Onondaga County’s hospice for Covid-19 patients.
Bishop willingly took in 65 people with the disease, which lightened the load at hospitals at a time it was crucial to reopen the Central New York economy.
As seen in syracuse.com
