Quennie Ngileb, an occupational therapist at Life Care Center of The Willows, recently became a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS™) through the American Stroke Association. According to Ngileb, rehab specialties are similar to...
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Nothing Says Thank You Like Pie
We at Life Care Center of the Willows would like to say thank you to all of those who have supported us throughout the years. And what better time than now, right before the holidays? Come in to Life Care Center of the Willows on December 23...
Life Care Center of the Willows to hold CNA Classes Starting January, 5, 2015
Interested in a career change? Do you like working with people? Are you a kind, compassionate individual? CNA classes are being offered at: Life Care Center of the Willows When: Class starts on January 5, 2015 Class and clinical training will be held...
Frequently Asked Questions about Alzheimer’s Disease
At Life Care, our goal is to provide the information you need to make educated decisions about retirement communities, nursing homes, and elderly care in general. If you can't find the information you need, please do not hesitate to contact us. What...
Reserve Your Room With Preferred Reserve
Reserve your room at Life Care Center of the Willows with Preferred Reserve! Making the transition to rehabilitation following a scheduled surgery can be a stressful process. By completing the form below and working with a Life Care Centers of...
What to Look for During a Skilled Nursing Facility and Post-Acute Care Facility Tour
What to Look for During a Skilled Nursing Facility and Post-Acute Care Facility TourApplies to both Short Term Care and Long Term Care 1. Look for a well-kept, clean environment. The building can be older, but should not smell overwhelmingly of urine...
Quick Health Tips: Wound Care
The Willows skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is on the forefront of wound care in Valparaiso. A new procedure called Closed Pulse Irrigation (CPI) may be beneficial to individuals with wounds that are difficult to heal. Physical Therapists...
Quick Health Tips: Neuro
Movement. It seems to happen so naturally. Electrical impulses travel throughout the brain, sending signals to our bodies as we move about our day. And movement is our business at The Willows. Highly-trained physical, occupational and speech...
Quick Health Tips: Cardio
When your heart hurts, The Willows can help. And we mean physically, and literally! The Willows rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility has staff specially-trained in post-acute heart care, to help heart patients get stronger and return home to...
Quick Health Tips: Stroke
Trouble swallowing due to a stroke or other challenges? You may wish to ask your doctor about Vital Stim – a simple, painless treatment offered by speech therapists at The Willows that has brought people from pureed foods and thickened liquids back...