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• National Healthcare Decisions Day
  Program at the Commission on Aging
  in Princeton, April 19, 9-11:30 a.m.
 •Senior Celebration
  Mercer Mall, May 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Health and Wellness

GlenWood Park Retirement Village is proud to have an expert team of licensed professionals on our staff and a highly qualified group of consultants who visit our residents regularly. Licensed nurses are on duty at GlenWood 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to care for residents in independent living, assisted living and health care. Limited nursing services are provided in independent living, and in assisted living residents receive help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting and medication administration. GlenWood’s health care unit includes both nursing home and skilled services for those who need observation or continuous medical nursing care. Residents in all levels of care who choose our consultants as their doctors can schedule appointments with them in GlenWood’s main building. If appointments outside the village are necessary, transportation is provided for residents in independent and assisted living and arranged through local rescue squads for residents in health care.

CareTracker

CareTracker allows assessments and observations of residents to be recorded on wall-mounted touch screen devices called kiosks. Simple visual icons on the screen enable staff to quickly and accurately record a full range of information compiled about residents throughout each shift, including such details as the condition of their skin, how much was eaten during meals and snacks, their weights and vital signs, their moods and behaviors, and participation in therapies.

The CareTracker system is both a timesaving and quality assurance tool for the nursing staff, according to Betty Farley, GlenWood’s senior vice president. The improved accuracy helps create a much better picture of each resident through data that can be displayed with the push of a button, bringing GlenWood closer to its goal of providing quality service every day.

Rehabilitation

GlenWood Park Retirement Village is dedicated to providing resident-focused rehabilitation services. At GlenWood you will find complete comprehensive management for all of your rehabilitation needs.

Physical, occupational and speech therapies have been provided at GlenWood Park Retirement Village by Odyssey Rehabilitation since August 1, 2009.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy assists individuals with adapting to their social and physical environment in order to maximize their functional potential. Some techniques utilized by our therapists include:

• Education and training in activities of daily living
• Activities for memory, orientation and cognitive integration
• Adaptive techniques or equipment to overcome physical disabilities
• Strengthening and coordination techniques
• Specialized exercise and modalities to aid in joint protection
• ACP’s specialized treatment programs and devices/modalities improve clinical practice and therapist retention through advanced training and positive outcomes

 

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy restores function for individuals who have experienced skeletal or neuromuscular dysfunction. Individualized therapeutic treatment may include:

• Training in mobility, stability, posture and positioning
• Exercise equipment and programs to increase muscle function, coordination and endurance
• Powered-Assist Cycling System (Omnicycle) available with biofeedback
• Mobilization techniques to increase range-of-motion
• Modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound to aid in wound care, edema control, and pain management

Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-language pathologists address communication and swallowing dysfunction. Treatment plans are designed for individual needs, such as:

• Recovery of speech, language and memory skills
• Verbal and non-verbal communication, including programs for the hearing impaired
• Improvements of oral muscle strength and functioning required for speaking and swallowing using VitalStim
• Appropriate diet recommendations

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Medical Consultants

Medical Director

Charles J. Mirabile, MD-CMD

Born in McDowell County, Dr. Mirable is proud to be a native West Virginian. An undergraduate of West Virginia University, he went on to West Virginia University Medical School. He completed a three year Internal Medicine Residency at Wake Forest University in 1978 and decided to move back home to West Virginia. He was always interested in long-term care and after earning his Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine, he began practicing in 1982. He started serving as GlenWood Park's Medical Director in June of 2002.
 

Pharmacist

Robert "Bob" Lohr, R.Ph.

Bob graduated from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He is into his third five-year stint from the Commission for Certification as a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. He serves as a Consultant Pharmacist to facilities throughout West Virginia. Bob says God led him to GlenWood Park Retirement Village, which he describes as a Cadilac, in 1982. At the same time he also joined the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.

Psychiatrist

Riaz Uddin Riaz, MD

Dr. Riaz earned his post graduate medical diploma from the federation of the Medical Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom. He went on to earn his doctorate of psychiatric medicine in England. He is board certified with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a member of the American Psychiatric Association. In addition to the services he provides at GlenWood Park Retirement Village, he has maintained a full time private practice in Bluefield, Virginia, since 1989.
 

Podiatrist

Anthony Zarra, DPM
David Najar, DDS