If you or a loved one are being discharged from the hospital but are not ready to return home, a transitional care unit may be right for you.

Learn more about developmental disabilities, the different types, causes, symptoms and how to treat it. At Sierra Care, we are committed to providing exceptional support for patients with developmental disabilities.

A career in nursing is an excellent choice for anyone looking to work in healthcare. Nursing has been a flexible, stable, and well-paying career for decades. As the American population ages, the demand for nurses will only increase, potentially leading to better pay and even greater job availability.

Patients admitted to the hospital for a serious illness, injury, or worsening medical condition are often discharged before they can fully recover. Patients who have recovered enough to leave the hospital but still require more medical care than a typical doctor’s office can provide will benefit from subacute care.

Healing from a major injury or medical emergency continues long after you or your loved one leaves the hospital. Time spent in the hospital is known as acute care and is focused on stabilizing life-threatening medical conditions or injuries.

Disability resulting from injuries and medical conditions are extremely common. Over 50% of Americans over the age of 18 experience a medical condition or injury that could benefit from physical therapy or acute rehabilitation each year. While many of these injuries may seem to heal on their own, they often have lasting effects that can lead to lifelong discomfort or difficulty with daily activities.

After being injured at work your primary concerns should be getting the medical care and rest you need to recover fully. However, the complexity of the worker’s compensation system in the United States can cause significant stress and uncertainty.

This article will discuss what to expect from an assisted living facility, who these facilities are for, and how they can help people manage their disabilities while maintaining their independence and quality of life.

Post-concussive syndrome is a set of symptoms that are common in patients who have suffered from a concussion.

Congregate living health facilities are homes for individuals who have healthcare needs that prevent them from living alone, in traditional assisted living facilities, or in larger skilled nursing facilities.