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Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on How to Save Money When Renting a Car

If you’ve been on an airplane since travel resumed during the COVID-19 pandemic and needed to rent a car at your destination, the chances are high that your rental car bill was higher than your airfare.

When the pandemic began, many rental car agencies sold some of their fleet in order to stay afloat, and now, a computer-chip shortage has led to fewer cars being available from manufacturers. In addition, companies are trying to recoup lost costs from 2020 and even 2021 when travel hasn’t been as popular as it was before the pandemic.

With the holiday travel season looming, Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has three ways to save money on your next rental car agreement.

  1. Look for Corporate Discounts

There are a number of places to get a corporate discount on a rental car, including very common places like AAA or through a credit card company. In addition, large employers may offer discounts, and many collegiate alumni associations do as well. The point is, discounts are readily available and you probably qualify for at least one.

  1. Book as a Combo Deal Through an Airline Portal

After booking a flight, airlines will generally ask if you would like to rent a car as an add-on to your flight purchase, and that bundle will usually include a discount. This is also the case for sites like Orbitz and Expedia that offer flight prices from a number of different carriers.

  1. Use an Alternative

If you’re traveling to a larger metro area, try a crowdsourcing-type service like Turo. Best explained as the AirBnB of car rentals, you essentially borrow someone else’s car for your trip. This also comes with increased options like pet-friendly and electric vehicles along with one-on-one assistance and support from “hosts.”

To learn more about Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://oneida-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Plants to Add to Your Indoor Space to Improve Air Quality

Improving air quality indoors has been a priority since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and while purifiers have become all the range, there are natural ways to improve the air that you breathe as well.

Having plants inside the home can make you healthier and also improve your mood by bringing a slice of the outdoors and nature into your indoor space.

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a list of five plants to bring inside that will help purify the air that you breathe.

  1. English Ivy

This is a vine that is easy to care for and is also very versatile—place it on shelves or on top of a bookcase to add some green where you normally don’t see it. By keeping the soil moist and limiting direct sunlight to about four hours per day, English ivy can naturally reduce mold in your home.

  1. Rubber Tree Plant

The rubber tree plant can naturally remove formaldehyde from the air, which is released in cleaning supplies and also is contained in some furniture. Pro tip: occasionally wipe the leaves with a moist paper towel to keep its pores open so it can purify the air to the best of its ability.

  1. Lemon Button Fern

This plant also can remove formaldehyde from the air along with xylene and toluene, which have been linked to headaches, breathing issues, and even the growth of cancerous cells. It can also increase indoor humidity levels, combating the drying effects of the winter months.

  1. Peace Lily

A study conducted by NASA found that peace lilies can reduce many toxins listed above from the home along with removing mold to help reduce allergies and asthma symptoms.

  1. Snake Plant

In addition to helping cut back on pollutants like many of the other plants on this list, you can also boil the leaves and apply them to the skin as a holistic alternative to treat pain or irritation. Only use this topically, however, as snake plant leaves should not be eaten.

 

To learn more about Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://oneida-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on What You Need to Know About Rotator Cuff Pain in the Shoulder

Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder problem that can occur without us even knowing it, especially as we get older. In fact, around two-thirds of tears in those over the age of 60 are asymptomatic. Annually, around 2 million people in the United States see their doctor over rotator cuff pain.

The rotator cuff is a complex series of four muscles that join together as tendons and allow you to lift and rotate your arm. But either an acute injury or normal wear-and-tear can cause problems for this hard-working part of the shoulder.

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at the causes of this issue and how you might be able to avoid surgery if you’re having problems.

How Rotator Cuff Problems Occur

Injuries that tear the rotator cuff include lifting something too heavy (especially over your head) and falling on an outstretched arm. This will cause intense pain that will need medical attention.

Wear-and-tear damage can happen when you move your shoulder the same way over and over again, mostly through athletics or a job. Tennis and baseball players go through this injury often, as do carpenters and painters. These cause tears that occur slowly over time, don’t hurt initially, but become a pain problem as time goes on. Things to look out for include pain at rest and at night (especially if you’re laying on your shoulder), pain or weakness when lifting or rotating your arm, or a crackling feeling when you move your shoulder in certain directions.

Treating It Naturally

Thankfully, around 80% of tears can heal naturally without surgery. Treatments include:

Candidates opt for surgery if these methods do not work or if their livelihood depends on proper shoulder movement.

To learn more about Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://oneida-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on How to Curb Potential Conflict Among Houseguests in This Era

As more and more of the country becomes vaccinated, millions are more comfortable with having houseguests once again, but this newfound freedom and togetherness comes at a time when we’re also more divided than likely at any other point in our lifetime.

Whether it’s political views or your stance on masks or vaccines, more and more people are arguing with each other, which has been fueled by social media that provides some anonymity that a real-life conversation doesn’t.

In addition to the standard rules of bringing a small gift, offering to help out around the house, and cleaning up after yourself, Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at three more new houseguest rules.

  1. Talk Precautions Ahead of Time

Most everyone is in a different place when it comes to precautions they’re still taking for COVID-19. Before the visit, talk about if you will hug, share a car, wear a mask in public, etc. It’s rare that you and your guests will agree on everything given that it’s such a fluid and personal situation, so discuss ahead of time so there are no awkward moments when you meet.

  1. Stay Away From Debates

If you and your guests share different political or social views, it’s best to call a truce and not bring up anything that can spark debate or hurt feelings. You want to enjoy the time you now have with your friends or family, so focus on fun.

  1. Give Everyone Some Space

Everyone has gotten used to having a little bubble of personal space around them since the social-distancing era. We all learned that staying six feet apart from everyone wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, so don’t crowd your houseguests.

To learn more about Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://oneida-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Sunday July 11th: Centers Health Care Charity Walk

Join us for the Centers Health Care 25th Anniversary Summer Charity Walk
Date: Sunday, July 11th, 2021
Time: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Crossgates Mall
Price: FREE

Calling all health care workers and community members of the Capital Region! Come walk for your favorite charities!

How it works:

  1. Build a small team of no more than 5 members and select a charity to walk for. If you don’t have a team, don’t be discouraged. All are welcome. Feel free to come alone or to bring along family and friends.
  2. Reach out to a Centers Health Care Hospital Liaison to sign up or contact Danielle Donato, Community Liaison, at 518-944-7329 to register your team or for more information about our walk.
  3. Come anytime between 10am and 5pm and check in on the lower level of Crossgates Mall near Apex Bowling and The Garage Store.
  4. Every attendee will receive two tickets. Use 1 ticket to vote for 1 of 5 charities (organization details to come) and the 2nd ticket to submit to a raffle of your choosing! Every lap around the mall entitles you to more tickets for additional chances to vote and to submit to the raffle.

    The 5 charities are:
    1. Walk to End Alzheimer’s
    2. Albany Housing Coalition
    3. Capital City Rescue Mission
    4. Things of Our Very Own
    5. Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY

Vaccinated attendees are not required to wear a mask in the mall. Please note that some stores still require masks to be worn when entering.

We hope to see you there!

Contact Danielle Donato for more details at (518) 944-7329!

 

Bulletproof Coffee? Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Has the Details on This Caffeine Craze

Health experts agree that coffee can be good for you if you drink it black—without adding the fat and sugar of cream and sweetener. But there’s one coffee drink that has been around for a decade now and people swear by it for the added boost and natural energy that it gives you. This is called bulletproof coffee.

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at the supposed benefits of this interesting blend of ingredients into your morning cup of joe.

What Is Bulletproof Coffee?

Bulletproof coffee is also known as keto coffee or butter coffee. It’s meant to replace a typical breakfast that’s high in simple carbohydrates. To start, brew your coffee as normal and pour an eight- to 12-ounce cup. Then add one to two tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter and anywhere from one teaspoon to two tablespoons of MCT oil, which is derived from coconut and palm oils and is a fatty acid that your body easily digests.

Add all of these ingredients into a blender and blend for 20-30 seconds until it resembles a creamy latte. If you don’t have a blender, you can add everything to a large mug and use a milk frother until you get the desired consistency.

How Was Bulletproof Coffee Discovered?

Dave Asprey created the drink based on Tibetan yak butter tea that he had while hiking in the mountains of Asia. It took a while for Asprey to perfect the recipe, and he says that if you’re just trying it, you may be better off starting with one teaspoon of the MCT oil and work your way up from there.

Are There Benefits to Bulletproof Coffee?

Coffee, in moderation, has been proven to have several health benefits that range from mood and productivity to heart and brain health. There are some studies that show MCT oil may be a metabolism booster, and grass-fed butter is high in calories, fat, and protein.

A cup of bulletproof coffee can range anywhere from 250 to 500 calories and be high in saturated fat, so you shouldn’t eat a big breakfast to go with a cup, and if you’re not an active person, that fat won’t convert into usable energy as easily.

But if you’re not a breakfast person and likes to get your morning off to a peppy start, you may want to try a cup of bulletproof coffee for yourself.

 

To learn more about Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://oneida-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

COVID-19 Vaccines are Available for our Staff and Residents!

According to the CDC:
– The vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19
– They will help keep you from getting seriously ill
– They help protect your family and community
– Vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA

Talk to the facility administrator or social worker—and get vaccinated today.

Protecting our patients, residents and staff from COVID-19

From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, our facility has followed the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The safety of our residents, patients, staff and their families are our priority and we continue to take an abundance of precaution to protect them.

Our team is well-trained in the importance of proper handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, and all are supplied with proper PPE. If they experience symptoms—such as fever or cough—they are instructed to stay home, and they must be cleared before returning to work.

Handwashing and hygiene posters are displayed throughout our facilities, and employee education and training continue based on the latest community and CDC guidelines. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently being administered throughout the Centers Health Care facilities to staff and residents alike.

For the latest news about visitation and more, please contact our facility.

Centers Health Care celebrates 25 years of experience, innovation and leadership

25 years of improving lives
25 years of compassionate care
25 years of making a difference

Experience matters and we have it.

We’re proud to be part of Centers Health Care, one of the leading post-acute care organizations in the country. 

This year, Centers Health Care is celebrating 25 years of monumental care.

As the leading post-acute healthcare network in the Northeast, Centers’ experience is unmatched, our knowledge unparalleled. We bring more accumulated expertise to the residents and patients we serve than any other post-acute provider in the country, touching more than half a million lives and achieving more than 20,000 successful rehabilitations every year.

Our remarkable insights and ground-breaking achievements over the past quarter-century are exemplary.  We have developed programs that have put our company in the top 5% nationwide for successful rehabilitations such as our specialized care units, ranging from a cardiac care unit that has been certified by the American Heart Association to vent and dialysis care.

We have developed unprecedented outreach to the communities we serve—creating units dedicated to community cultures. Centers has, in short, transformed post-acute healthcare…and that’s just the beginning.

We celebrate as we look back at our successes and look forward to our continuing triumphs.

“Over the last quarter-century,” CEO Kenny Rozenberg says, “we have gained the kind of powerful experience in post-acute healthcare that is unmatched in the industry. I am proud and honored to celebrate the 25th anniversary—and look forward to moving ahead, as we write new chapters in the story of Centers Health Care, leading the way for the next 25 years.”

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on 4 Health Benefits of Eating Spicy Food

Are you one of those people who like to torture yourself by adding heat to your meals as often as possible? While it can cause some short-term discomfort in the form of gastrointestinal distress, there are actually long-term health benefits to eating on the spicy side.

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at four of those benefits here. 

 

 

Chili peppers like jalapeno, cayenne, and habanero contain a chemical compound called capsaicin, which studies have shown helps your body burn an extra 50 calories per day. It also can act as an appetite suppressant, meaning that you will consume fewer calories overall.

 

 

Capsaicin also decreases inflammation, which can help increase circulation and lower blood pressure. It can also help lower cholesterol levels. In addition, a large 2017 study found that people who regularly ate red hot chili peppers had a 13% lower incidence of death from heart disease or stroke.

 

 

While you might get some temporary stomach pains from eating too much spicy food, overall, the increase of blood flow to the gut can reduce inflammation over time and prevent the formation of ulcers and damage to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

 

 

A large study in China found that people who ate spicy foods nearly every day had a 14% lower risk of dying prematurely due to any cause as compared to those who only ate spicy food once per week. Of course, it’s important to maintain an overall healthy diet, so adding spicy ingredients to these foods is the way to go.

To learn more about Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://oneida-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.