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Golf carts are go-to transportation options for people who live in retirement communities and private residential neighborhoods. Individuals aspiring to call such communities home may be happy to learn that a new golf cart will not cost them nearly as much as a new car or truck. Though golf carts require a sizable financial commitment, the electric off-road recreational vehicle dealers at Kandi America estimate the cost of a new electric cart at between $12,000 and $14,000, while gas-powered alternatives may begin around $4,000 and cost as much as $10,000 depending on the model, brand and accessories. Though electric golf carts are not maintenance-free, such vehicles generally require less upkeep than gas-powered carts, so the cost of maintenance should be factored in when drivers decide which type of vehicle best suits their needs and budgets.
Adult Activity Center
Ages 50 or better are welcome to enjoy a variety of meaningful and fun leisure time activities. Whether it’s socializing with others, surfing the internet, a game of cards or a trip to an area attraction, staying active and engaged in a community lifestyle can mean the difference between aging successfully and aging prematurely.
AAC Membership Includes:
Quarterly Newsletter • Drop-In Programs
Free Wifi • Computer/Media Lounge
Game/Card Room • Billiards & Table Tennis
Game/Card Room
Free Little Library
Free Little Library
Seasonal Special Events & Programs*:
Sponsored
Lunch Gatherings • Day Trips • Holiday Party
Nature Education Programs
Nature
Health & Fitness Programs
Drop-In Programs: (subject to change)
Queen Bees Quilting • Book Club
Health
FREE Educational Seminars for Members
Volunteer Opportunities & more!
Volunteer
*Some events & programs include a fee and require advance registration.
Boomers
Return to active lifestyle after hip, knee surgery by following a recovery plan
The virtue of patience rings true for many aspects of our daily lives, particularly when recovering from an injury.
Whether the injury was sudden, or pain built up over time, we want it fixed, and we want it fixed now. And we want to feel better quickly and return to our normal lives as soon as possible.
There is opportunity where our minds and bodies can meet in the middle. Patients who adhere to post-surgical recovery plans are the most successful. That means following your provider’s advice for resting and healing; physical therapy; and any additional exercising or strengthening to help your body recover.
The decision to have surgery often comes after patients have tried medications or various nonsurgical therapies. As technology has improved, OrthoIllinois has been able to offer more minimally invasive surgery options, which allow patients to recover faster and with less pain after making the big decision to have surgery.
For hip replacements, most patients today are good candidates for the direct anterior total hip
replacement procedure, which is a minimally invasive surgery that minimizes muscle damage and doesn’t require muscles to be cut, resulting in a smaller incision, reduced pain and either return to home same day or a shorter hospital stay.
The anterior approach is a great example of improvements in treatment techniques that focus on getting patients better faster. With a traditional total hip replacement, patients are given restricted limitations on hip motion and flexing of the hip for six to eight weeks. Patients who qualify for the anterior approach can bend the hip freely and bear full weight as soon as they are comfortable doing so.
For many patients, hip and knee replacement surgeries can be performed as an outpatient procedure at an ambulatory surgery center. Other patients may stay in the hospital overnight. For hips, physical therapy often begins the same day as surgery to help with walking, strengthening and range of motion.
Here are a few more general tips that can help with your recovery.
Prepare your home: Post-surgery, you will
have some soreness and have limited range of motion. Be proactive about moving rugs and arranging furniture at home so you can maneuver around safely and prevent injuries. That means also adjusting the bedroom and the bathroom for safer sitting and standing.
Follow instructions: Whether those instructions include restrictions on driving, crossing your legs or bearing weight on your hip or knee, follow the advice of your provider, and your body will have the time it needs to properly heal.
Work with your therapists: OrthoIllinois
Rehabilitation specializes in many aspects of care, including physical and occupational therapy. With the surgery behind you, this is where the rubber meets the road. You will have an individualized plan to help you strengthen and rebuild your body over a period of weeks and months. That plan considers your goals, commitment and participation to improve your quality of life.
At OrthoIllinois, our goal is always to get patients back to their normal, everyday activities without pain. That reality can be achieved by sticking to a post-surgery recovery plan.
Frank Bohnenkamp,
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