Hello RESTOREtribe,

When it comes to predicting longevity, we often focus on medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. However, a recent study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that social factors can be just as important as medical conditions in determining how long we live.

Researchers ID 8 social factors that lead to early death in seniors

 The eight social factors studied were poor neighborhood cleanliness, low perceived control over financial situation, meeting with children less than yearly, not working for pay, not active with children, not volunteering, feeling isolated, and being treated with less courtesy or respect.

Lead author Sachin J. Shah, MD, MPH, a physician-scientist at MGH and Harvard Medical School, notes that the study highlights the importance of social factors in our lives. “We often overemphasize the importance of medical conditions when thinking about longevity. This research demonstrates that our social lives are as important as medical conditions.”

The study has important implications for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and individuals themselves. Healthcare professionals should consider social factors when assessing the health and wellbeing of their patients, and policymakers should invest in programs and policies that support social engagement and community building. In conclusion, the study underscores the importance of social factors in determining how long we live.

RESTORE-Skills is an online platform that offers a wide range of interactive activities for older adults to engage in, including games, videos, and exercises that can help improve cognitive and physical abilities. In addition to promoting physical and cognitive health, RESTORE can also help combat social isolation. Older adults can connect with friends, family members, and other users to participate in group activities, challenge each other, and share experiences. This helps older adults stay connected and active, promoting better health outcomes and a higher quality of life.

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What's new RESTOREtribe?

We are continuing with our ROI Pilots and the importance of ROI, especially in the Skilled Nursing Facility arena. This time RESTORE-Skills teamed up with Quality Rehab Management (QRM) to do an ROI pilot. Check out the graphics below to see the results of this ROI Pilot.

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What's new RESTOREtribe?

ROI or Return on Investment is a buzzword that always gets a lot of attention. That's because showing ROI is crucial to the success of a business. RESTORE-Skills teamed up with Reliant Rehabilitation to do an ROI pilot. Click the link below to check out the amazing results!

Reliant Rehabilitation ROI Pilot

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Hey RESTORE Tribe,

It seems like the term ROI or Return On Investment is everywhere these days. ROI is crucial to the operating of any business. We have created a white paper which will outline 10 Ideas That Drive ROI. After all, our success is contingent on your success.

White Paper 10 Ideas That Drive ROI

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Hey RESTORE Tribe,

Meeting therapy goals not directly impacts our patient's quality of life and longevity, but is also an important factor in a facility's financial success, especially in today's industry.

In a 4-week, 5-facility case study, Reliant Rehabilitation team members improved therapy outcomes by mitigating 138 therapy refusals. Patients who initially refuse physical, occupational, or speech therapy sessions participated more often when engaged with RESTORE-Skills This led to greater payout success for the participating facilities.

Reliant_Mitigating Therapy Refusals

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Hey RESTORE Tribe,

We want to introduce you to Carthel, who is a long-term resident at Hamilton Grove Rehabilitation. Carthel had several barriers to improved quality of life and participation in leisure activities which included; wandering, impaired recall, and a short attention span. He was agreeable to task initiation but only sustained attention for 1-2 minutes before becoming distracted and leaving the activity. The activity team members introduced RESTORE-Skills, as an alternative solution, to enhance Carthel's participation. Click the link below to see the outcome of Carthel's experience with RESTORE.

Ocean Healthcare_Increasing Sustained Attention

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Hey RESTORE Tribe,

We had the pleasure of doing a Case Study with the team at Arabella Healthcare and their resident, Mike. Initially, Mike would decline participation in social activities outside of his room. His social isolation, along with being in a new environment, impacted his quality of life. That's when their Activity Director introduced Mike to the RESTORE-Skills gamification platform as a solution to engage Mike, using some of his favorite activities. Click the link below to read about the outcome of this case study.

Arabella HC_Increasing Social Interaction

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