Landmark Lifestyles of Tupelo is pleased to announce Stephenie Brady, DPT Physical Therapist

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of our new, full-time Physical Therapist and Director of Rehab, Stephenie Brady, DPT at our strategic partner facility, Landmark Lifestyles of Tupelo.

Stephenie, a Tupelo resident has an impressive, well-rounded background in her field, beginning with a solid educational foundation. Stephenie graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and was awarded her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University. In addition, she is Worksteps certified. Stephenie has been a PT for 11 years and is excited to work with clients and experience a variety of clinical settings at Landmark Lifestyles of Tupelo.

When she is not helping patients recover, Stephenie enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Barrett, and their two children, Posey and JB. The whole family loves going skiing in the winter months and spending time at the beach during the summer.

Agility - 2023 Mid South Compliance and Ethics Training

The upcoming 2023 Mid South Compliance and Ethics training will be Saturday, February 18th, from 8 am-4 pm at Hinds Community College - Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, MS . The theme this year is “Agility”. Dress is casual- Wear your favorite and most comfortable athletic wear. Don’t forget your jackets- we will not have control of the thermostat.

We encourage all to attend. Julie Mitchell and Shawn Halcsik will be the featured speakers for the day. Julie has spoken for us in previous years. The course will provide 7 CEU hours for PT, OT, ST and nursing home administrators with breakfast and lunch provided. Office managers are welcome to attend.

Early bird registration will be $189 through January 28th. After that, it will go up to $199. Brochures will be mailed to all MS licensed therapists soon.

Registration is open. If you are a Full-time Mid South employee your cost is complimentary.

REGISTER HERE

Recap:

• The training is Saturday, February 18th, 8 am-4 pm.

• Registration is open to the public. This fee is complimentary for All Full-Time employees. Refer to your email from Courtney for the promo code when registering.

• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and coffee will be served.

• We will not have control of the thermostat so please bring a jacket, it is usually cold in the building.

• Hotels and other travel-related expenses may be submitted by full-time staff for reimbursement according to the company continuing education policy.

Looking forward to seeing you Saturday, February 18th in Pearl.

Employee wellness: Dealing with Anxiety

From Dan Ridley:

In the last couple of weeks, we have talked a bit about depression, particularly seasonal depression. We have covered causes, symptoms, and treatments. Seldom do people suffer from depression and not have some degree of anxiety as well. Anti-anxiety medications have replaced anti-depressants and the most commonly prescribed medication for adjustment disorders. With that being said, I would like to take a deeper look into Anxiety. The American Association of Anxiety and depression recently announced that nearly 7 million Americans suffer from anxiety. Yet only 41% have actually sought help for their illness. That leaves roughly 3 million Americans suffering from untreated anxiety. That number may include us and most certainly includes some of our families and team members.

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing anxiety due to stressful life events. People living with GAD experience frequent anxiety for months, if not years.

Symptoms of GAD include:

• Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge

• Being easily fatigued

• Having difficulty concentrating

• Being irritable

• Having headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains

• Difficulty controlling feelings of worry

• Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep

It is easy to see how these symptoms can become a problem for our workplaces as well as our personal lives. As I have said many times before the first step in dealing with anxiety is self-awareness and social awareness. We must recognize these symptoms in ourselves and those around us. We will discuss treatment options in my next, blog but help starts with recognition.