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Philosophy Care Glossary

Glossary of Rehabilitation and Medical Related Terms | Philosophy Care

An important part of childhood development in which a toddler learns to use the bathroom on their own on a potty and properly clean up afterward.

Self-care from Potty Training to Hygiene | Philosophy Care Centers

The ability to complete daily tasks in order to take care of oneself through the combined use of motor skills, social skills, and cognitive skills.

Self-care Skills | Philosophy Care Centers

A speech disorder causing the disruption of speech in the form of repeated letters or syllables, abnormal pauses, or fragmented words.

Stuttering | Philosophy Care Centers

Skills used to control emotions and behaviors in an acceptable manner. Self-regulation refers to the ability to monitor our own behaviors and judge them in relation to our own standards as well as societal standards. 

Self-regulation Abilities | Philosophy Care Centers

A condition that makes it difficult for a person to make the proper sounds needed to communicate with others, making it difficult for them to be understood.

Speech Disorders | Philosophy Care Centers

A child’s ability to feed themselves using utensils and other related feeding skills such as swallowing as it relates to the introduction of new foods.

Self-feeding | Philosophy Care Centers

A skill that contributes to a person’s ability to interact with others through social communication. 

Social Language | Philosophy Care Centers

Spinal cord disease can take place in many different forms due to the complex function and organization of the spinal cord itself. 

Spinal Cord Disease | Philosophy Care Centers

A procedure that involves altering the organs or tissues in the body by manually cutting or stitching.

Surgery | Philosophy Care Centers

The ability to accurately register and interpret sensory input in the environment in order to guide behavioral decisions. 

Sensory Processing | Philosophy Care Centers

The combined effort of diagnostic testing, medication, and medical treatments under the supervision of a physician in an attempt to prevent recurring seizures.

Seizure Management | Philosophy Care Centers

After having an ileostomy procedure to treat a digestive disease, patients may require a stoma or an opening in the stomach connected to a pouch that collects waste.

Stoma Care | Philosophy Care Centers

A medical emergency in which bleeding occurs in the brain, also known as a cerebral accident or cerebrovascular accident. 

Stroke | Philosophy Care Centers

Damage to the vertebrae, ligaments, or disks of the spinal cord or the spinal canal that can lead to permanent changes in body functions including strength and sensation. 

Spinal Cord Injury | Philosophy Care Centers

A condition that causes an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain’s cortical gray matter that disrupts its normal function.

Seizure Disorders | Philosophy Care Centers

A birth defect that arises due to the improper formation of the spine and spinal cord, also known as a type of neural tube defect. 

Spina Bifida | Philosophy Care Centers 

An incision in the skin created during a surgical procedure that is typically closed with sutures. Surgical wounds can fall into different categories depending on the risk of infection and where the wound is located.

Surgical Wounds | Philosophy Care Centers 

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Cold Spring Hills

__Respiratory medicine__, otherwise known as pulmonology, is a subspecialty of internal medicine that deals with a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with conditions affecting the lungs and respiration, or breathing. The focus of respiratory care is to provide relief to individuals suffering from chronic lung and airway diseases.  We utilize BPAP and CPAP a   part of our respiratory treatment.  CPAP stands for Constant Positive Airway Pressure, in other words, the pressure never varies. BPAP, or BiPAP, Bi meaning two, has two different pressures.

__Respiratory medicine__, otherwise known as pulmonology, is a subspecialty of internal medicine that deals with a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with conditions affecting the lungs and respiration, or breathing.

Ventilator Care

A [tracheostomy](https://www.philosophycare.com/glossary/T/tracheostomy-care "tracheostomy") is an opening through the neck and into the trachea that opens the airway and aides breathing. Depending on the patient's condition - Tracheostomys may be temporary or permanently.  At Philosophy Care Centers, we maintain the very best outcomes for patients in need of Tracheostomy Care.  Some conditions include lung disorders, neurological problems, or infections, injury, edema, or pulmonary. 
Under the guidance of our MD Pulmonologist, our skilled team is always on hand to ensure the comfort and safety of every resident.
They work together seamlessly to service and monitor the tracheostomy and make adjustments
as needed.
Our facilities offer:
- Advanced diagnostic approach
- [Tracheostomy weaning](https://www.philosophycare.com/glossary/T/tracheostomy-weaning "Tracheostomy weaning")
- Bedside OT/PT
- [Bedside Dialysis](https://www.philosophycare.com/glossary/B/bedside-dialysis "Bedside Dialysis")
- Latest therapies and innovations
- Rehabilitation services to improve and maintain abilities
- Focus on the whole patient and quality of life

A tracheostomy is an opening through the neck and into the trachea that opens the airway and aides breathing. Depending on the patient's condition - Tracheostomy's may be temporary or permanently. 

Tracheostomy Care

Caregiving for a loved one can be rewarding – and exhausting. What if you need to go to work, attend an appointment or simply take time for yourself? Adult Day Care is the perfect answer!

Adult Day Care services are coordinated programs of professional services for adult with diagnosis in a community based group setting. Services are designed to provide social and health services to adults who need supervised care in a safe place outside of the home. Adult Day Health Care is designed to meet the needs of chronically ill and impaired adults who live in the community. Socialization, assistance with personal care and a wide variety of activities help the individuals who attend our Adult Day Health Care Program maintain their independence and promote feelings of self-worth.

Adult Day Health Care programs offer families an opportunity to ‘take a break’ from their caregiving responsibilities. Individuals attend on a planned basis that may range from one to seven days per week, morning or evening programs, according to the participants insurance and family needs.

Caregiving for a loved one can be rewarding – and exhausting. What if you need to go to work, attend an appointment or simply take time for yourself? Adult Day Care is the perfect answer!

Adult Day Care

Our highly regarded Alzheimer's/Dementia programs offer residents comfort, stimulation and socialization in a secure environment.  Our specialized staff evaluates each dementia patient and creates a plan of care that best suits that individual.  Having social interaction proves to slow the progression of dementia and therefore we encourage socialization through group activities and appropriate therapies.

Dementia is not a single disorder, but rather a combination of age-related symptoms involving a loss of mental skills and deteriorating brain function. Patients with dementia gradually lose memory, communication skills, the ability to reason, and the facility to complete the tasks of everyday living.

Our highly regarded Alzheimer's/Dementia programs offer residents comfort, stimulation and socialization in a secure environment.

Alzheimer's / Dementia Care

In the United States, about 2,000,000 people are living with limb loss. Every year, 185,000 people undergo an amputation, with below-the-knee amputations most
common. With that number expected to double over the next few decades, the need for rehabilitation is likely to grow.

The primary goal of our Amputation Therapy programs is to help regain function. This includes the ability to manage daily self-care. This can be very difficult for a new amputee, but our team is with you at all times to help you become successful and independent.

We also prepare patients for use of a prosthesis, if applicable. This process takes time and specialized care. Physical and occupational therapists address each person’s unique needs for returning to your home and community. Medication management, pain control and healing of the incision are all priorities for the interdisciplinary care team.

In the United States, about 2,000,000 people are living with limb loss. Every year, 185,000 people undergo an amputation, with below-the-knee amputations most common.

Amputation Therapy

Our Bariatric Program helps our residents  lose weight and regain mobility. The program provides an interdisciplinary approach for the severely obese patient and combines rehabilitation, weight loss management, behavioral techniques, nutrition education, stress management and group support.

Residents receive intensive physical and occupational therapy that helps promote mobility and independence. Exercise is a major focus of the program. 

Our dedicated units offer specialized equipment and living accommodations necessary to treat bariatric residents in a comfortable and safe environment. Daily recreation programs provide computer access, movies, exercise groups, entertainment and a variety of other activities.

Dietitians plan healthy menus and teach residents about nutrition facts and how to make healthy food choices. Residents can choose from a wide variety of nutritious meals that are based on individual food preferences and medical status.

Individual, group and family counseling is provided as well as some form of daily psychotherapy by our full-time social workers. Weekly wellness meetings encourage communication between participants and staff providing support, validation and camaraderie. Residents return home with tools they need to develop and maintain a healthy, productive life.

We do understand that obesity can be associated with many life threatening illness as well as emotional suffering. Our program is the perfect place to take the first steps back  to physical and emotional wellness.



Our Bariatric Program helps our residents  lose weight and regain mobility. An interdisciplinary approach for the severely obese patient and combines rehabilitation, weight loss management, behavioral techniques, nutrition education, stress management.

Bariatric Care

Philosophy Care Centers offer an unparalleled program for those requiring cardiac care. Through carefully planned regiments, we have successfully helped hundreds of patients live long, healthy, productive lives.

Cardiac care is recommended for patients who have experienced a heart attack,
transplant, angioplasty, congestive heart failure, or other similar ailments.
At the outset, each resident receives a thorough evaluation to determine their unique medical needs and to chart a robust rehabilitation plan. This plan is devised with the input of registered nurses, pulmonologists, physiologists, and numerous other medical professionals to ensure all areas are covered.

Our knowledgeable team then quickly puts the plan into motion, providing cutting edge treatments and therapies to meet the patients needs. Throughout the process, we update family members on progress and listen carefully to address and questions orconcerns.

Philosophy Care Centers offer an unparalleled program for those requiring cardiac care. Through carefully planned regiments, we have successfully helped hundreds of patients live long, healthy, productive lives.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

__Intravenous, or IV, therapy__ has become a frequent treatment technique at skilled nursing facilities across the country. IV therapy is sometimes referred to as a drip, since many IV therapy systems employ a drip chamber designed to prevent any air from entering the bloodstream. IV therapy offers numerous benefits, including correcting fluid imbalances and administering medications.

Many patients admitted to a hospital require some form of IV therapy, while some patients may need IV therapy on a long-term basis. As typical patient hospital stays are becoming shorter, IV therapy can be a valuable treatment method that is performed in an extended care facility under the direction of a physician and carried out by skilled nursing staff.

Intravenous, or IV, therapy has become a frequent treatment technique at skilled nursing facilities across the country.

IV Therapy

This is revolutionary for residents who require ongoing treatments. No more costly trips, hours of tiring travel, or exposure to harmful illnesses. Instead, we bring the dialysis to you!

Our specially trained nurses administer treatments using our highly specialized
equipment right in the resident’s room. The process is simple and the results are
outstanding.

Residents are more relaxed and at ease in the familiar environment and there is a
notable improvements in outcomes. On-Site Home Hemodialysis enables individualized treatment options, including more frequent hemodialysis when medically justified.

The benefits of more frequent hemodialysis are widely recognized. The slower filtration rates used in more frequent hemodialysis provide a gentler treatment and are associated with lower mortality rates and reduced cardiovascular-related
hospitalizations.

- Improved recovery time
- Improved fluid management
- Less stress on the heart
- Enhanced sleep quality
- Reduction in antihypertensive medications
- Improves health-related quality of life
- Overall ease and convenience

This is revolutionary for residents who require ongoing treatments. No more costly trips, hours of tiring travel, or exposure to harmful illnesses. Instead, we bring the dialysis to you!

Onsite Dialysis

[__Hospice care__](https://preview.philosophycare.com/glossary/H/hospice "Hospice care") provides medical services, emotional support and various other resources for patients who are in the last stages of a terminal illness such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also provides the patient's loved ones with the support they need to deal with the difficulties, as well as the emotional impact, of caring for a terminally ill patient. The primary goal of hospice care is to provide patients with the ability to pass on without pain and with dignity.


Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support and various other resources for patients who are in the last stages of a terminal illness such as cancer or heart failure.

Palliative/Hospice/Comfort Care

Our dedicated teams of Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists understand how difficult it can be when your loved one suffers from a fall, an illness, or surgery. In our care, residents are provided with the necessary tools to regain independence and achieve the best possible quality of life. 

With comprehensive and individualized care, our team of experienced and licensed therapists ensure that your loved one gets the individualized attention and compassion they need. Our goal is to rebuild our residents strength and confidence to function at their highest level. 


Our dedicated teams of Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists understand how difficult it can be when your loved one suffers from a fall, an illness, or surgery.

Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy

Choosing the right rehab facility after your loved one has suffered a stroke can be a daunting task. It is clear that the quality of care has a direct impact on the length and extent of the patient’s recovery. Our facilities have gained a sterling reputation for their stroke recovery programs.

We have combined cutting-edge technology, superlative therapies, and the sincere
care of a devoted nursing staff, to bring the best outcomes to our patients, no matter their age or condition.

As each case is unique, every patient is guided through a highly individualized care program and monitored at every step of the process. Our team focuses on all areas of recovery, including maximizing independence, memory and judgement, overall mobility, communication, and much more, to help each person regain normal functioning.

We also encourage the active participation of family members in the healing process to create the most wholesome environment for your loved one’s recovery.

Choosing the right rehab facility after your loved one has suffered a stroke can be a daunting task. It is clear that the quality of care has a direct impact on the length and extent of the patient’s recovery. 

Stroke Recovery

Our Traumatic Brain Injury residents are recovering from physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments from their acquired injury.  Our goal is to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program to maximize our resident’s recovery. Our highly trained team takes the time to get to know each resident and their families to create a safe and familiar environment. 

Our team works collaboratively with the residents and their families to develop an individualized care plan to facilitate the optimal physical and mental recovery. The team recognizes that families are the heart of their loved one’s progress and integrates both the residents’ and their families’ goals in their care. 


Our Traumatic Brain Injury residents are recovering from physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments from their acquired injury.

A wound is a break in the skin or tissues that may be caused by an accident, injury, surgery, disease or several other factors, and often involves bleeding, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and other symptoms. They may occur nearly anywhere on the body. While many wounds can be treated at home by simply cleaning and bandaging the wound, more severe wounds may require professional care.

Many patients with skin ulcers, burns and other types of wounds face difficulty with the healing process for these troubling wounds, especially if the patient is diabetic. There are several different treatment options available for wounds resistant to conventional therapies. Some of these may include creams, ointments, synthetic skin grafts and other therapies that promote natural healing within the skin to avoid wound complications.

We are proud to offer patients many advanced solutions to their wound healing problems. It is important for wounds to remain clean and free of debris and bacteria in order to properly heal and prevent infection, so proper dressings that are changed on a regular basis are essential. We provide wound care treatment that is conducive to healing and helps lead toward a quick and efficient recovery, while keeping cosmetic concerns in mind as well.

Your doctor will determine which type of wound care is best for you after an initial evaluation of your wound size, location and severity.


__Diabetic Wound Management__

People with diabetes are at high risk for developing problems with their feet. Ulcers and other wounds commonly form on the bottom of the foot and can easily become infected or lead to other serious complications. Ulcers may develop as a result of poor circulation, lack of feeling in the feet, irritation or trauma.

Once a wound has been detected, it should be treated immediately in order to prevent complications from developing. Diabetic wound treatment focuses on relieving pressure from the area and removing dead skin cells and tissue through a process called debridement. The wound is then medicated and dressed to prevent infection and promote healing. For more severe wounds, patients may be required to wear special footwear or a brace to relieve pressure and irritation to the wound.



A wound is a break in the skin or tissues that may be caused by an accident, injury, surgery, disease or several other factors, and often involves bleeding, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and other symptoms.

Wound Care

Park Avenue

__Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)__ is a treatment method that uses highly pressurized oxygen to speed up healing of certain injuries, infections and disease conditions. This treatment has been FDA-approved for use in patients with several conditions, including carbon monoxide poisoning and severe burns, but has also proven effective in off-label treatments in numerous systems of the body.


__Reasons For HBOT__

Hyperbaric oxygen treatments are used for a wide variety of purposes, frequently with great success. Although HBOT is commonly used to treat wounds, infections and other temporary conditions, it can also help improve chronic neurological, vascular and ophthalmic conditions.


__FDA Approved Uses Of HBOT__

The most common uses of HBOT are for treating wounds that are not healing normally and certain types of toxicity. The FDA approves HBOT as a method of treatment for:

- Air or gas embolism
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Crush injury
- Decompression sickness, commonly known as "the bends"
- Healing of diabetic wounds
- Anemia
- Intracranial abscess
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
- Radiation injury
- Skin grafts
- Serious burns


__Off-Label Uses Of HBOT__

Many patients with neurological conditions lack sufficient oxygen and blood flow to the brain. During HBOT, oxygen is forced into the brain and once-dormant areas can be reawakened. For this reason, although not yet officially FDA-approved for neurological conditions, HBOT has proved helpful in improving gross and fine motor skills, vision, hearing and speech function after traumatic brain injury.

The healing powers of HBOT have also been reported in treating disorders in other specialties. HBOT has been shown to result in improvement in patients with the following conditions, even though its use in such cases is not yet FDA-approved there is anecdotal evidence to support claims of improved functioning after HBOT in patients with:

- Cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis
- Stroke or brain injury
- Cancer or HIV
- Heart attack
- Fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome
- Autism
- Allergies, arthritis, cirrhosis
- Gastrointestinal ulcers
- Certain eye diseases

It is difficult to refute such claims since nearly any type of disorder can benefit from increased oxygen levels.


__The HBOT Procedure__

During HBOT treatment sessions, patients are placed in a chamber with increased atmospheric pressure that allows them to breathe in oxygen under three times more pressure than the oxygen in normal air. As the increased oxygen levels saturate the tissues of the body, the body's natural healing process is stimulated, enabling new blood vessels to grow, inflammation to decrease, toxins to be deactivated and infections to be resisted. Patients remain in the hyperbaric chamber for between 1 and 2 hours.

In order for patients to see effective results from HBOT, treatment sessions may be required every day for up to 6 weeks.


A treatment method that uses highly pressurized oxygen to speed up healing of certain injuries, infections and disease conditions.

Hyperbaric Chamber

TPN (total parenteral nutrition) is a complete form of nutrition given into the blood through a vein (intravenously) by a central line.

The patient may be on TPN if they have a digestive problem that prevents them from getting their nutrition by mouth or feeding tube. Conditions include, short bowel syndrome, motility disorders, absorptive disorders or other conditions that can cause intestinal failure.

Some patients on TPN get part of their nutrition by mouth or feeding tube; some take TPN only. We offer patients the full spectrum of services for intestinal failure.

We firmly believe that every person’s situation is unique and deserves the individualized attention of our full staff of specialists. We are proud of our success rate and positive outcomes which are among the best in the vicinity.

TPN (total parenteral nutrition) is a complete form of nutrition given into the blood through a vein (intravenously) by a central line.

Parkview

The Hamptons Facility

The Hamptons Center

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information in the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.

Philosophy Care’s comprehensive MS programs are perfectly suited for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and related conditions. They combine quality medical care with rehabilitation services and integrated recovery.

Our multidisciplinary team of experts is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and coordinated care to improve symptoms, minimize pain, and help patients live a fuller life.

The team includes neurologists, a nurse certified in treating patients
with multiple sclerosis, physical and occupational therapists, vestibular (inner ear) and speech therapists, urologists, pain management specialists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and neuro-ophthalmologists.

Together, they offer the latest therapies, use of sophisticated diagnostic equipment and access to a host of treatments to help your loved fight MS.

ultiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information in the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.

Multiple Sclerosis Program

Townhouse

The core of Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics is a  compassionate, caring team with years of knowledge and expertise.  

Amputee Rehab

Phoenix Center

Our specialized, pediatric caregivers include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and respiratory therapists. Our compassionate team, experienced in the use of the most advanced, high-tech equipment, specializes in caring for technology-dependent infants and children whose lives are impacted by a wide variety of conditions and illnesses. We respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each child involved in our care. Our services promote each
child';s maximum attainment of healthcare goals by providing the most positive and nurturing care possible leading pediatric physicians on our Pediatric Medical Advisory Board.

Our extensive years of experience providing exceptional care to children has provided us with a unique perspective that children in a skilled nursing setting each have distinctive care needs. We address these needs through a multi-disciplinary team approach consisting of talented nurses, therapists, (physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and recreational therapists), as well as a dedicated administrator and social work team; all committed to meeting each child’s needs and to help children realize their full potential in a safe, nurturing, family friendly environment.

ur specialized, pediatric caregivers include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and respiratory therapists.