Mother’s Day

Mother’s day usually comes up during the second Monday in May though dates and celebrations may vary. Mother's day celebrates “the person who has done for you more than any other”.  

In the United States, the history of Mother’s day that began with Jarvis. Jarvis conceived the holiday to be a personal celebration between mothers and their families. She was unhappy by how the holiday became commercialized after it was declared a national holiday in 1914.  Her idea still stays strong to write a hand written letter expressing gratitude and love not to depend on solely pre-made gifts and ready made cards.

Mother’s day is observed differently in different parts of the world. In Thailand, Mother’s day is celebrated in August on the day of the queens birthday. In Ethiopia, families gather together to sing songs and eat a large feast. 

So depending on your culture or traditions, go out (or stay in) and celebrate Mother's Day. Make your mother feel special for the day! They've done everything they can to protect us and nurture us, let's all show them how much we love them. 

Social Work Month

Social work was first established in the 19th century to help immigrants and other vulnerable people gain the skills and knowledge necessary to escape economic and social poverty. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, social work is a fast growing industry projecting a 19% increase by 2022. 

There are different types of social workers. Direct social workers deal with different day-to-day circumstances. There are certain direct social workers that specialize in helping children or family affairs. Other social workers deal with education and public policy such as domestic abuse, poverty, or sexual abuse.

Social workers face the most variety of problems from lack of education, healthcare access, poverty, and discrimination. Some social workers, such as clinical social workers, diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues. Since social work varies, the environment or work setting they’re in vary too, such as government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and hospitals. 

Thanks to all the social workers out there for doing the best they can on creating positive social change and will continue to do so in the future. 

STEVE JOBS

“I want to put a ding in the universe”  -Steve Jobs

And that he did.  Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco, California, February 24, 1955 to a couple from University of Wisconsin graduates students. Still nameless, he was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs.  At a young age Steve would work with his father on electronics in the family garage. Paul would show his son how to take apart and reconstruct electronics and this became part of Steve’s hobby instilling him with the confidence that later came to good use. 

Although smart, Steve Jobs was frustrated with formal schooling. Jobs tested well and when administrators wanted to skip him ahead to high school, his parents declined. While in school, Steve met his future partner, Steve Wozniak through a friend. They automatically clicked because they both loved electronics and knew what chips were (which very few people did at the time).  Jobs enrolled to college and dropped out after six month and dropped back in taking creative classes at school for 18 months. 

During Steve’s professional career he recruited John Sculley from Pepsi Cola. Sculley was also the same person to fire Jobs because he believed Jobs was hurting Apple. Since Jobs didn’t really have an official position in Apple, he left in 1985 and bought Pixar for 5 million dollars and later produced popular animated films such as Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Finding Nemo. 

Steve Jobs personal life normally remained private. In 2009, rumors spread about his weight loss relating to any health issue and his responses would be that he was dealing with hormonal imbalances. In 2011, Steve Jobs died after battling a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Morris Park Nursing Home Promotes February as Heart Disease Awareness Month

Morris Park Nursing Home based in The Bronx. With 42.6% of nursing home residents diagnosed with heart disease, February is an important month to spread awareness for this life threatening disease.

Bronx, NY (February 12, 2015) - Morris Park Nursing Home, recognizes that heart disease, commonly referred to as Coronary Artery Disease, afflicts millions of American adults and many elderly residents in nursing homes every year. There are many conditions that lead to Heart Disease, but key risk factors include previous family diseases, smoking, diabetes, poor or fatty diets, high blood pressure and even age, especially for those above the age 45.

A National Survey from the Center for Disease Control showed that greater than 42% of all nursing homes residents have previously been diagnosed with heart disease. Senior citizens are particularly susceptible to stroke and heart attacks, so it is imperative for them to learn how to control the major risk factors of heart disease with proper nutrition, weight management and regular exercise or a general healthy lifestyle.

The staff at Morris Park Nursing Home are particularly careful to maintain the right living balance to help combat heart disease including delicious yet nutritious meals prepared in house for all residents, regular cardiovascular exercise for all residents and creating a friendly, non-stressful living environment. The American Heart Association has published great information on understanding and managing heart disease on their website www.heart.org.

Awareness of risk factors and symptoms as well as early detection is the most common way to combat heart disease, but for too many elderly, heart disease is already a very real and scary part of their lives.

Dedicated to traditional values, our experienced team of professionals is committed to providing our residents with the highest quality care available, maintaining our position as a leader in skilled nursing facilities in New York and creating a family-like environment for our residents, families, associates and community members.

Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a top-notch 191-bed skilled nursing and comprehensive care facility serving the healthcare needs of the Bronx, New York. Located at 1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY, Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers 24-hour comprehensive inpatient care to their residents. Services include exceptional long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, an Alzheimer's/Dementia program, hospice and more. Morris Parks’ highly trained team of physical, occupational and speech therapists carefully tailor unique recovery programs for each resident. 

For more information on Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, visiting hours or general inquiries, kindly contact Estela Rono at 718.231.4300 or EMRono822@gmail.com. Like them at Facebook.com/MorrisParkRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/MorrisParkRehab.

What do Senior Citizens in Nursing Homes “really” do all day?

(January, 30, 2015)

Almost every person who is fortunate not to be in a nursing home must have pondered at least once the “Million Dollar” question of “What do people in nursing homes do all day?”. Most people would say since a nursing home is, for the most part, a place of recovery from injury or illness, that the residents just eat, sleep and “get better” and then leave when they are healthy enough to do so.

This is a huge misconception.

Contrary to popular belief, there is a general daily schedule followed by most nursing homes across the United States that is provided for the residents. It includes more than just eating and sleeping and includes activities such as classes, outings and programs. Most nursing homes offer optional classes that cater to most senior citizen’s interests such as art, music and exercise. The nursing homes also try and maintain their activity by taking them on walks on or around the grounds of the home or to, for example, the supermarket. Later in the day, they have the option of attending a workshop or a performance such as a magic show or just relaxing in their room and before they know it, its already dinner.

Nursing homes vary with their schedules sometimes because each nursing home incorporates new activities into their daily schedules each year. The most important thing to remember is just because they are senior citizens does not mean that they do nothing with their day, and that is clearly evident in the eyes of a nursing home.

Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center observes Safe Toys and Gifts Month 2014

(December 5, 2014) Bronx, New York -- Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center honors Safe Toys and Gift Month by raising awareness about dangerous issues that may arise during this gift giving time of year.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in charge of safeguarding the American consumer from unreasonable risks of injury or death related with the use of many consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and other damage from products cost the nation more than $1 trillion yearly. The CPSC is dedicated to shield shoppers and their families from products that pose threats such as fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to decrease the dangers associated with consumer products - such as toys, strollers, electric tools, and household utensils – contribute to a decreased death rates and injuries associated with customer products. According to the law, it is forbidden to sell any product that has been recalled by the CPSC or by the manufacturer.

Here are a few products that have been recalled due risk of death and injury:

• Minga Fair Trade Imports’ Wooden Flipping Acrobat Toys: The paint on the acrobat toys contains high levels of lead.
• Ganz’s Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys: Since the stuffed animal’s eyes can be removed, it is a choking hazard for children and infants.
• FGX International’s Children’s Sunglasses:  The paint on the sunglasses contains high levels of lead.

For a move extensive list, please visit http://www.cpsc.gov/en/

“It is important that all consumers remain current on toy recalls. With the proper awareness about toy safety, we can lower the number of injuries associated with unsafe toys. Please be on the lookout for possible hazardous toys when you shop this holiday season,” says Estelle Rono, assistant administrator at Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a top-notch 191-bed skilled nursing and comprehensive care facility serving the healthcare needs of the Bronx, New York. Located at 1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY, Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers 24-hour comprehensive inpatient care to their residents. Services include exceptional long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, an Alzheimer's/Dementia program, hospice and more. Morris Parks’ highly trained team of physical, occupational and speech therapists carefully tailor unique recovery programs for each resident. 

For more information on Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, visiting hours or general inquiries, kindly contact Estela Rono at 718.231.4300 or EMRono822@gmail.com. Like them at Facebook.com/MorrisParkRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/MorrisParkRehab.

Morris Park Brings Breast Cancer Awareness into Spotlight

This October, Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center takes part in bringing breast cancer awareness to the public eye. The faculty at Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center would like to address a common misconception amongst young women. Many young women, below the age of 35, believe that until they reach 40 years old, they do not need to worry about screening for possible breast cancer. However, many healthcare providers believe that the vigilance against breast cancer does not need to wait until a woman is 40 years old.

According to the American Cancer Society, women who are in their 20’s and 30’s should have clinical breast exams and should perform self-breast exams periodically. A clinical breast exam allows for early detection of breast cancer. Many doctors believe that conducting a self-breast exam even once a month is a good healthcare habit that every woman should acquire. By performing this exam, women will be able to detect changes such as lumps or swelling more easily.

“Here at Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, we encourage all women to discuss the benefits of clinical breast exams and self-breast exams. Even women who are below the age of 40, should take necessary measures to ensure that possible breast cancer is detected in its earliest stages. We ask everyone to take this health concern seriously and discuss with your doctor the benefits and limitations of available breast exams,” says Estelle Rono, Assistant Administrator at Morris Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a top-notch 191-bed skilled nursing and comprehensive care facility serving the healthcare needs of the Bronx, New York. Located at 1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY, Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers 24-hour comprehensive inpatient care to their residents. Services include exceptional long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, an Alzheimer's/Dementia program, hospice and more. Morris Parks’ highly trained team of physical, occupational and speech therapists carefully tailor unique recovery programs for each resident. 

For more information on Morris Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, visiting hours or general inquiries, kindly contact Estela Rono at 718.231.4300 or EMRono822@gmail.com. Like them at Facebook.com/MorrisParkRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/MorrisParkRehab.