Golden LivingCenter - Indianapolis

• Well: Why Patients Can't Sleep at the Hospital

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Sleep is necessary for healing, but the drama of fractured sleep plays out night after night in hospitals everywhere.
  
  

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• Drugs Beat Stents Against Stroke Recurrence in Study

  Sep. 07, 2011

  A new government-funded study found that aggressive use of cardiovascular drugs is much more effective in preventing a recurrence of stroke than deploying a stent to prop open narrowed arteries in the brain.

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• Side benefit of statin drug includes lower infection rates

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Some people must be asking themselves: Is there nothing statins can't do? New research suggests that atorvastin (Lipitor) is not only successful at reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attacks, but also reduces the risk of acquiring a potentially fatal infectious disease.

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LivingCenter Newsletter

• It's That Time of Year Again!

  Nov. 01, 2011

  As the leaves begin to fall and the holidays approach, it is time to start the transition to warmer clothing. We ask families for their cooperation to help gather up resident's summer wear, to make room for warmer items such as winter jackets, sweatpants and turtlenecks. This not only helps our staff tremendously in maintaining organization, but provides our residents with more room and the ability to find their items with ease.

  Please remember that all clothing items moving into the facility should have a name written clearly inside to avoid confusion. Even if the family is providing laundry services, we ask that you still label all clothing items.

  Each resident now has a "Guardian Angel" that would be happy to assist with the task. Please let us know if we can help in any way! We appreciate your cooperation in advance!

• Fact or Fiction: The Common Cold

  Nov. 01, 2011

  In the thick of cold and flu season, people will believe just about anything in order to feel better and prevent any icky encounters. But does science back the advice you've been following for years? Here are some common cold remedies and prevention techniques from WebMD.com and the truth behind their claims:

  Claim No. 1: Washing hands is critical. Fact: Colds are spread by touching someone or something with cold-causing viruses and then touching your nose, eyes or mouth. Wash hands thoroughly and often.

  Claim No. 2: Feed a cold, starve a fever. Fiction: There's no solid evidence that colds get better with food or that you shouldn't eat when feeling feverish. It's more important to listen to your body and eat when you're hungry.

  Claim No. 3: Bundle up or you'll catch a cold. Fiction: While colds are more common in colder seasons, you can't catch one from low temperatures.

  Claim No. 4: Taking a shower will make you feel better. Fact: A hot shower can loosen clogged nasal passages to help you breathe.

  Claim No. 5: You'll catch a cold by going outside with wet hair. Fiction: A wet head will just make you cold. It won't give you a cold.

• Spotlight on Golden Rehab

  Nov. 01, 2011

  Offered exclusively at Golden LivingCenters, Golden Rehab provides comprehensive, short-term therapy, skilled nursing and restorative care to patients recovering from general injury or surgery. We also serve patients with more complex needs, including cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions. Our experienced therapists and nursing staff work closely with the patient and primary physician to develop a recovery plan that specifically addresses patient needs.

  By combining the skilled nursing services of our Golden LivingCenters with innovative physical, speech and occupational therapy programs, patients benefit from a well-rounded recovery plan that helps them regain their mobility and independence.