The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2018

support on the road to recovery. 9000 Fellowship Road | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 FellowshipSeniorLiving.org/Wellness | 877-242-4806 Fellowship Village Rehabilitative Services Our skilled professionals can help with short-term recovery and long-term wellness with individual or group program options. • Physical, occupational & speech therapy • Inpatient, outpatient or in your home • Massage therapy & personal training 9000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 FellowshipSeniorLiving.org/Wellness 908-428-4238 While no amount of physical activity can stop one’s biological clock, regular exercise and appropriate therapeutic regimens can minimize the effects of aging. With that in mind, the Rehab & Wellness team at Fellowship Village has created a number of programs designed to help older adults achieve their highest level of independence. Fellowship Rehab & Wellness is based at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, a Life Plan community operated by Fellowship Senior Living. The center is staffed by specialists in speech, physical, occupational, and aqua therapy. Many have advanced degrees and certifications with a focus on older adults. A personal trainer and massage therapist complement the team. Among the specialized services offered is the LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG method, used to treat individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. LSVT LOUD employs loudness training to maximize vocal strength, while LSVT BIG improves balance, gait and body movement. Speech therapists use the Synchrony TM Dysphagia System to support patients with swallowing difficulties. Urinary incontinence is a common but often unspoken complaint. The team has developed conservative techniques to manage bladder function, including exercise, lifestyle guidance and the use of electrical stimulation protocols. Is it time for a driver safety check- up? Maintain your safe driving record with the help of the Driver Rehabilitation Program. You can also find comprehensive programs to improve balance and prevent falls, a major concern among older adults. Those who are unable to participate in traditional therapy can choose from aquatic options at the indoor pool at Fellowship Village, including one-on- one therapy sessions or group wellness programs like water aerobics and Ai Chi that foster range of motion, core strength, balance and flexibility. The personal trainer plays a significant role in promoting health and wellness by developing personalized plans that focus on increasing strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Massage therapy is beneficial on its own or as a complement to exercise. Relieving stress and promoting relaxation, massage therapy can boost the immune system, improve circulation, relieve pain and lower blood pressure. Two state-of-the-art therapy gyms and an outdoor therapy park serve Fellowship Village residents and the general public for post-hospital care, and inpatient and outpatient rehabili- tation. The Rehab & Wellness team can also bring therapy services to your home, where you can focus on wellness goals in a convenient and private setting. Rehab & Wellness at Fellowship Village is located at 9000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge. Call 908-428-4238 or visit FellowshipSeniorLiving.org/Wellness to learn more. The Fellowship Rehab & Wellness Team Will Keep You Moving PAGE 69 Spotlight on “SeniorS” www.theconnectionsnj.com