Platinum Care helps in promoting a safe and healthy living environment for clients through our educational and therapeutic activities. The goal in sharing our knowledge with clients is to provide the best chance for them to age in place longer and maximize their quality of life.
In a community setting, our approach of gathering information from your residents based on their need for education and activity help us to develop a customized presentation targeted to their interests.
Most importantly, our evidence-based and experience generated teaching and activity tools aim to reduce re-hospitalization and improve care management.
Here are some of our suggested topics:
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
What are you taking, it’s side effects;
managing symptoms, compliance and
coordination with primary care.
BLOOD PRESSURE PROGRAM
Checking of blood pressure by our nurses
for prevention and prompt PCP
coordination.
CHRONIC DISEASES
Education on managing chronic diseases,
it’s impact on activities of daily living and
reducing hospitalization.
BALANCE EXERCISES & FALL PREVENTION
Lower extremity and balance exercises
improving strength and reducing the risk
for falls.
LOWER EXTREMITY (LE) EXERCISES
Graded, group exercises improving
cardiopulmonary endurance, LE strength,
function and range of motion.
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
Lower back pain management and
education on proper body mechanics and
back protection with daily activities.
SAFETY FIRST
Education and training on safety transfers,
energy conservation techniques, deep
breathing or paced activities in daily tasks.
UPPER EXTREMITY (UE) EXERCISES
Graded, group exercises improving
cardiopulmonary endurance, UE strength,
function and range of motion.