Life at Medina

Happy Occupational Therapy Month!

Each April Occupational Therapy Practitioners celebrate the profession and take the time to educate the public on what Occupational Therapy stands for.

Occupational Therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to participate in daily living or live better with injury, illness, or disability. This is accomplished through designing strategies for everyday living and customizing environments to develop and maximize potential.

By taking the full picture into account—a person's psychological, physical, emotional, and social make-up—Occupational Therapy assists people in:

• Achieving their goals
• Functioning at the highest possible level
• Concentrating on what matters most to them
• Maintaining or rebuilding their independence
• Participating in the everyday activities that they need to do or that simply make life worth living

Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants are experts in helping people perform the occupations they need and want to do every day!  

Ms. Sharon White admitted to Christian Care Center of Medina following a hospital stay. Upon admission, she presented with unsteady gait, leg weakness, decreased balance and increased assistance with activities of daily living impacting her ability to return home independently. 

Ms. White was eager to begin her rehabilitation and worked tirelessly to achieve her goals as quickly as possible. Our skilled rehab team provided Ms. White with insight and training in regard to improving her strength, balance, endurance and level of independence. Ms. White adapted to change with ease and was quick to implement new techniques to improve her level of function. 

We are proud to announce that Ms. White has successfully completed her therapy with us at Christan Care Center and has returned home independently! 

When asked about her experience at Christian Care Center, Ms. White states, “I have loved coming to therapy. Everyone in the department has been so kind and has taught me so much!” 

Please join us in congratulating Ms. White on her success! 

The house was packed for Family Night this past Monday! Becky Roland and the Double Stops performed fiddler music that everyone enjoyed. 

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Ms. Linda Welch admitted to Christian Care Center of Medina following a femur fracture. Upon admission, she presented with a decline in strength, mobility, balance and safety awareness impacting her ability to return home independently. 

Ms. Welch was a dedicated therapy patient who advanced quickly and substantially under Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy care. 

At discharge Ms. Welch is walking with a front wheeled walker and completing self-care tasks with independence. 

We asked Ms. Welch about her experience at Christian Care Center of Medina, and she states, “The therapy department here is outstanding! If I ever require rehabilitation in the future, I trust the therapy team here to get me back on my feet!” 

We are extremely proud of Ms. Welch and her rehabilitation success! 

Care Centers Management Consulting was proud to treat Christian Care Center of Medina to a Cookout Celebration recently in honor of their hitting 100% Census for the first time!  

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A little St. Patty's fun at Christian Care Center of Medina yesterday! 

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Residents recently enjoyed “Cooking with Trish"!

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Ms. Pamela Reynolds admitted to Christian Care Center of Medina following a hospital stay as a result of recurrent falls and overall functional decline. Upon admission, she presented with a decline in balance, strength, endurance and the inability to eat by mouth due to failing the Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing test, otherwise known as FEES.

Ms. Reynolds spent 7 weeks with our skilled rehabilitative team addressing her functional deficits that were impacting on her ability to return home as safe and independent as possible. 

At discharge, Ms. Reynolds is walking with a front wheeled walker independently, completing a full self-care routine without assistance from caregivers and enjoying all meals by mouth!

We asked Ms. Reynolds about her experience with therapy, and she states, “Therapy is needed. The team here pushed me to get better. They encouraged me along the way, and I will miss them.”

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Reynolds on her rehabilitation success! 

Join us for Family Fun Night on Monday, March 20 at 6pm in the Dining Room. We'll be having music by Becky Roland and the Double Stops and pizza and dessert for everyone. Please RSVP our Activities Department by calling (731) 462-0020 Ext. 1711 by Thursday, March 20th.

Brad Rogers, our Executive Director, along with Teresa Wall, met with State Representative Chris Hurt and Senator John Stevens at this year’s THCA Legislative Conference in Nashville to discuss healthcare funding and other needs for the healthcare industry. 

Ms. Judy Ballard chose Christian Care Center of Medina following a recent hospitalization resulting in a decline in function and an increase in burden of care. Upon admission, she required limited assistance with generalized mobility and activities of daily living, impacting on her ability to safely return home and care for herself and household.

Ms. Ballard was truly an outstanding therapy patient! She worked tirelessly in and out of Physical and Occupational therapy with a dedicated drive to return home as safe and independent as possible. In just under 20 days, she was able to do just that! She reports, “This has been a great experience. The therapy team truly cared not only about my physical strength but my mental strength as well. I cannot thank you all enough for helping me get back on my feet.”

We are proud of your efforts, hard work, and dedication Ms. Ballard. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Medina for your rehabilitation needs! 

Therapy Employee Spotlight : Cristen Long

Introducing our newest team member, Cristen Long OTD, OTR/L! Cristen is a native of Madison County and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and two dogs, Cash and Stella. She is engaged to be married to her fiancé, Garrett, in September of this year! 

Cristen graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Memphis in 2020 and earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Lincoln Memorial University in 2023. 

When asked why she chose the Occupational Therapy Profession, she states, "Occupational therapy is more than just a career in healthcare, it’s a pathway for which I can share my passion for helping others reach their personal goals, gain skills, and build confidence at any stage of life and with any condition. OT allows me to be creative, hear the stories of others, understand people better, and connect on a personal level. It keeps me engaged in what matters to our community and ignites my faith each and every day." 

We asked Cristen what makes working for Broad River Rehab at Christian Care Center of Medina so special to which she responded, "Our company holds high standards for patient care, employees, and the quality of every service. Working for Broad River allows me to fulfill my passion for OT while being completely supported. Working at Christian Care Center of Medina allows me to provide the highest level of care to each patient through our specialized facility and services that we provide. Each and every patient is treated as family and is always considered a priority to me and our team."

Please join us in welcoming Cristen! 

Millie came to visit our Residents this week. Ms. Ruthie gave her some special attention.

Thank you, Alison, for these visits with your precious fur babies. 

Mr. James Anthony admitted to Christian Care Center of Medina from West Tennessee Healthcare following a hospitalization for COPD exacerbation.

Upon admission, Mr. Anthony states, “I am extremely weak. I have been to Christian Care Center of Medina in the past and they took such great care of me I wanted to return before going home. The Rehab Team is excellent in all areas, and I am confident they will help me with regaining my independence back.”

Mr. Anthony participated in Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy during his stay with us. He advanced in his mobility, safety awareness, activities of daily living, independence and strength. At discharge, Mr. Anthony states, “I really enjoy coming to therapy. The Therapy Team has provided me with the support and tools to succeed as I return home.”

Thank you, Mr. Anthony, for choosing Christian Care Center of Medina!  

A little Valentine Arts & Crafts with Debra on Tuesday.

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A little cookie decorating with Trish and the Residents. And of course, we got to eat them!

Mrs. Barbara Cash admitted to Christian Care Center of Medina following a hospital stay due to increased weakness as a result of pneumonia. She participated in 6 days a week of inpatient rehabilitation in order to achieve her goal of returning home to care for her husband. 

Within 4 weeks, Mrs. Cash is returning home, as desired! When asked about her therapy experience at Christian Care Center of Medina, she states, “Everyone in the Therapy department is so great. I have really enjoyed my stay here!”

We thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Medina. Join us in celebrating Mrs. Cash as she transitions home.

"Hearts" are all around in Therapy as our Residents made Valentine Day crafts recently! 

Mr. George Grant admitted to Christian Care Center of Medina following a hospital stay resulting in overall weakness. Upon admission, he presented with an overall decline in balance, activity tolerance and strength impacting his ability to return home independently. With the help of our Rehabilitation Team,

Mr. Grant was able to return home with his wife in just under two weeks! 

Due to the incredible rapport, Mr. Grant and the Therapy Staff developed together he has chosen to continue his rehabilitation with us by taking advantage of our Outpatient Therapy services! Mr. Grant states, “Therapy is something I look forward to, so I am excited to continue working with my therapists and getting stronger every day!” 

Thank you, Mr. Grant, for choosing Christian Care Center of Medina!