| In addition
to its reputation as a high quality provider of long term
skilled nursing care, Friendship Ridge also offers quality
rehabilitative services, with a goal of getting residents
healed and back to their homes performing day-to-day functions.
In order to accomplish this, Friendship Ridge has contracted
with Premier Therapy since 2001 to provide occupational, physical
and speech therapy services. Premier Therapy provides occupational,
physical and speech Therapy services to a number of other
skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Pennsylvania
and Ohio. Premier Therapy was founded by Vicki Javens, an
Executive from one of the nation's largest providers of rehabilitation
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Premier
Therapy "Committted to Making a Difference." |
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Premier Therapy employs 3 full-time and 2 part-time administrative
staff members. Friendship Ridge employees 3 full-time rehabilitation
escorts.
(Pictured: front row: Heather Meadows
(Facility Rehab Director), Helen Corey (Gym Assistant), Adele Merendo
(Rehab Escort), back row: Darlene Krajac (Rehab Escort), Jan Aloi,
(Rehab Secretary), Loretta Kerr (Administrative Asst.) Shannon See
(Gym Assisant) |
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Speech
Therapy Services at Friendship Ridge |
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Premier's
Speech Therapists
assess and develop treatment plans for Friendship Ridge residents
who are experiencing swallowing difficulties, cognitive deficits,
behavioral issues, and other related speech and language disorders.
Speech Therapy's goal is to improve our residents' quality of life
by improving their ability to communicate with friends and family,
as well as maintain safe and adequate nutrition/hydration. Premier
Therapy employs 3 Speech/Language Therapists.
Pictured (left to right):
Kelli Martin, Erin Comport and Cindy Moser (Speech Therapists)
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Pictured
at right:
Kelli Martin, Speech Therapist, reviews
safe swallow strategies with a resident during lunch.
Pictured
far right:
Cindy Moser, Speech Therapist works with
a resident to improve diaphragmatic breathing necessary to improve
speech intelligibility.
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CLICK
HERE to view our Physical Therapy activities |
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CLICK
HERE to view our Occupational
Therapy activities |
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