Residents of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell in Valatie attended Northern Columbia Little League opening day. They took part in opening day ceremonies and then cheered on The Grand-sponsored teams competing in different age groups. Staff handed out sunglasses, drawstring bags, water bottles and t-shirts during each game.
On Feb. 6, Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 1539 and Junior Troop 1038 visited The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Barnwell in Valatie as the Scouts work toward their 3 Cheers for Animals Journey Badge, which focuses on learning about animals. The Scouts invited residents to join them in discovering the differences between therapy and …
The Alzheimer’s definition received a new definition earlier this month by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute of Aging (NIA). The new definition increases dramatically the number of people considered to have the disease. Alzheimer’s Definition: Change In Scope The new definition includes those who not only display measurable brain changes, but also …
Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. …
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A sneeze is a natural response to irritation in a person’s nasal cavity. Sneezing can also be triggered by eating food. Sneezing is often the result of inhaling something that irritates the nose, but it can also be caused by breathing in cold air, looking into bright lights, or eating food. Sneeze: Eating Triggers, …
Ingra Silvernail, a resident at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell in Valatie, turned 102 on Wednesday and the facility threw a big party for her, attended by her extended family. Ingra, who graduated from Coeymans High School in 1934, is a big fan of the Detroit Tigers. She credits her long life to …
Single Sided Deafness (SSD) is a type of hearing loss where only one of two ears is impaired. SSD is typically caused by viral infections, Meniere’s disease, head or ear injuries, or through surgical intervention to remove brain tumours. Many patients learn to live with a unilateral hearing loss. People with SSD have little trouble in …
President Trump tariffs could drive drug and medical device prices higher and push some generic drug manufacturers out of business. Currently, President Trump has imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum imported from China. While right now, only a small portion of the Chinese steel sector is affected, expanding the taxes would affect manufacturers …