by Brittany Austin | Thursday, July 6, 2023 | Clinical, Wellness
I hope everyone had an amazing 4th of July! It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the year. We all know July 4th is a federal holiday in the United States to commemorate the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This holiday is typically filled...
by Brittany Austin | Monday, June 26, 2023 | Fit Tips, Wellness
June is Great Outdoors Month! This month reminds us to explore our nation’s abundant wildlife refuges, parks, and natural beauty. While the celebratory month is relatively new – the US Senate officially designated June as Great Outdoors Month in 2019 – there are...
by Brittany Austin | Thursday, June 8, 2023 | Wellness
Sleep is essential, and it’s how our mind and body recharge. Sleep is vital for our health, immune system, and cognition. Without it, the brain and body cannot function properly. The average adult requires somewhere between 7-9 hours; however, 35.2% of adults in the...
by Functional Pathways | Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Clinical, Compliance, Human Resources, IT, Risk Management, Wellness
If you missed Part 1 of our blog series, you can read the full post here. To recap, only the top 10% of skilled nursing facilities within a state receive a 5-star rating on the 5-Star Quality Rating System, and two-thirds of Functional Pathways’ clients have earned a...
by Functional Pathways | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | Clinical, Compliance, Human Resources, IT, Regulatory, Risk Management, Wellness
Does your therapy provider help drive your Quality Measure Rating to 5-Star success? As the SNF and LTC industry moves away from fee-for-service and embraces value-based care, understanding how to achieve positive outcomes has never been more important. At Functional...
by Brittany Austin | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Fit Tips, Wellness
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is NEXT WEEK (Wednesday May 31, 2023, to be exact)! The focus of this day is to promote the importance of regular physical activity, especially for older adults. It is also focused on creating awareness around health-related...