Page 24 - Senior Times South Central Michigan - July 2016 - 23-07

Page 24
Senior Times - July 2016
I GOT MY LIFE BACK AFTER JOINT
REPLACEMENT SURGERY
A few years passed and although Nancy’s hip wasn’t causing her pain, she started to experience discomfort in her knee, making it more difficult for her to walk. She didn’t want the pain to get worse so she made an appoint- ment with Dr. Burkhardt to discuss her options.
During the appointment, Dr. Burkhardt recommended that Nancy consider another procedure – knee replacement surgery.
“I didn’t have to think twice about my decision,” Nancy said. “I felt so good after my hip replacement that I knew I would feel even better after getting my knee replaced.” A few months later, Nancy had a successful knee replacement surgery. “Nurse Jill made my short hospital stay a breeze,” she raved. “She consistently took the time to just sit and talk with me, always checking in to make sure I was okay.”
After Nancy was discharged, she was
able to continue her recovery through physical therapy sessions three to four times a week for the following month.
Today, Nancy is pain-free and so
thankful for her two joint replacement surgeries. Because of her positive experience, she encourages others with hip and knee
pain to stop waiting and start considering
the procedure.
Nancy with Dr. Joseph Burkhardt
“I call him my hero.” ~ Nancy, hip and knee joint replacement patient
In 2009, Nancy Esterline fell and cracked her left hip. Unfortunately, the accident left her unable to walk, and after two years of visiting a doctor in a nearby town, her pain and mobility had still not improved. As her discomfort grew to be unbearable, Nancy knew that her best hope was hip replacement surgery.
Nancy’s son had a friend who worked at Bronson Orthopedic Specialists in Marshall. He recommended that she set up an appointment with one of the orthopedic
surgeons there. Nancy scheduled a consultation with Dr. Joseph Burkhardt who indicated that she was a good candidate for hip replacement. Nancy was pleased and soon her surgery was scheduled at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.
“Dr. Burkhardt was amazing,” said Nancy. “Before surgery, he explained everything
and always answered all of my questions. After the procedure, he frequently came into my room to make sure I was doing okay.”
Just one week after her surgery, Nancy was able to walk again – something she never thought would be possible. “After being dependent on a walker or cane for two years, my friends and family were shocked that I was back to walking so quickly. Nobody believed the surgery could make me walk again.”
Nancy’s mobility continued to improve as she participated in eight weeks of rehabilitation. “Dr. Burkhardt told me to take as long as my body needed to recover. He was very patient and considerate.” Once her hip fully recovered, Nancy was able to return to activities she had not been able to do since her fall two years earlier.
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NUMBER OF UNITS INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING SKILLED NURSING ALZHEIMER / DEMENTIA RESPITE
ADULT DAYCARE PETS
RESIDENT PARKING TRANSPORTATION PRIVATE PAY NURSE ON DUTY REHAB
LONG TERM STAY SHORT TERM STAY MEDICATION DELIVERY LAUNDRY HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
100% MEALS
24 HOUR STAFFING LICENSED FACILITY SPECIFIC DIET PLANS
SENIOR HOUSING
GUIDE
BARNEYVILLE SENIOR APARTMENTS
01 420 S. Webster St, Homer, MI 49245 Teresa Ellis, 517-568-4393
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120
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95
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65
68
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113
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BATTLE CREEK MANOR
02 675 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Josh Drumm, 269-969-6244
BICKFORD ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
03 3432 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI Cheryl Harris, 269-979-9600
CALHOUN COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY
04 1150 East Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014 Donna Mahoney, 269-962-5458
COLONIAL MANOR ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME 05 164 Cherry St, Battle Creek, MI
Linda Bates, 269-968-2888
EVERGREEN SENIOR CARE & REHAB CENTER
06 111 Evergreen Road, Battle Creek, MI Tasha Brutsche, 269-969-6110
GRAND VISTA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
07 99 Vista Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036 Dustin Burrett, 517-227-5225
GRAND VISTA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
08 208 Winston, Marshall, MI 49068 Dustin Burrett, 517-227-5225
HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER
09 200 East Roosevelt Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 Brittany Briegel, 269-965-3327
HERITAGE
10 14420 Helmer Road South, Battle Creek, MI Jenny Andrews, 269-969-4000
KEYSTONE LAKE APARTMENTS
11 100 Gethings Circle, Battle Creek, MI 49015 269-962-7588
LAKEVIEWMEADOWS
12 890 Territorial Road, Battle Creek, MI Mandi Burrows, 269-968-0300
LAKEVIEW SENIOR LIVING
13 14661 Helmer Road South, Battle Creek, MI Jenny Andrews, 269-969-8900
LAURELS OF BEDFORD
14 270 Bedford Road North, Battle Creek, MI Kristi Maloney, 269-968-2296
LEGACY AT THE OAKS
15 706 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI Melissa Semear, 269-964-4655