Every day, patients are brought into emergency rooms or other medical scenarios. Often, depending on their symptoms and situations, they are unable to let the clinicians know certain medical information that may be critical to their care and recovery. As medical providers, Kindred Healthcare and our clinicians are familiar with patients' medical information as it pertains to charts, patient interactions and patient advocates. While our facilities generally don't operate typical emergency room settings, we understand the benefits of having your medical information on hand in case of emergency.

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Do you feel dizzy or unsteady at times? Does the fear of falling keep you from enjoying life? Perhaps you’ve even fallen recently and kept it to yourself because you didn’t want to worry your loved ones. Maybe you have noticed these behaviors in your loved one. Read Full Post

Using prescribed oxygen can help you avoid shortness of breath, improve sleep and mental alertness, and help you to be more active when you are living with a chronic health condition like COPD, emphysema or lung disease. Follow these important safety tips to prevent hazards like fire when using your oxygen unit.

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The summer season and heat can create specific risks for seniors. Learn about six of the most common hazards and how to protect yourself.

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New research confirms the need for older adults to continue a regular exercise plan in order to prevent falls. Use these suggestions to help set goals and stick with a plan.

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Medications can be essential in your care to help you recover from an illness or surgery, manage conditions or treat a disease. While beneficial, there could still be significant risks even when the right medications are prescribed. Here are six tips to help make sure you or a loved one are getting the benefits of the medications while limiting risks.

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As you can imagine, the volume of traveling done during the holidays adds to the increased risk of catching a cold and being exposed to other potential illnesses. If you're planning to travel by plane, use this checklist to help you stay well in flight.

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Advances in technology allow healthcare teams to help make decisions quickly and more accurately, which can prevent your symptoms from becoming a trip to the hospital. Read more to learn how.

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If you find yourself in the hospital for an illness, injury or planned procedure, it can be very exciting when your physician tells you that you’re able to go home. We’ve outlined how to help you get home and back on your feet safely.

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Falling can have serious consequences for older adults, sometimes leading to injury or hospitalization. Luckily, there are steps you can take to reduce your or your loved one’s risk of falling. Read more.

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