Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center Provides Tips for Successful Blood Donation

KEANSBURG, N.J. - Feb. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center encourages members of the community to participate in blood drives this month. The Red Cross estimated 41,000 blood donations are needed every day and while that goal may not be reached, there are enough people eligible to donate to fill it. The Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage, a dangerous level to reach since someone in the US is in need of blood every two seconds.

Millions of people donate blood to help others in times of emergency for many different reasons. Some donate for a relative or a friend in need, others just for the satisfaction of helping another. The month of January, designated as Blood Donor Month, is particularly important for donations due to the frequency of winter weather accidents and injuries.

When deciding to give blood, one should follow these easy to follow instructions for the best donation experience. First of all, when giving blood, it is possible to become dizzy from a drop in blood sugar. Drink plenty of water and fruit juice the night and morning before a donation and avoid dehydrating caffeinated beverages. Having food in your stomach also helps decrease light headedness, so it is advised to eat three hours before donation. During your donation, remember to relax. Bring a calming playlist or a book, something that only requires one hand to use. Finally, after your donation, be sure to have a meal high in protein to help your body replenish your blood supply. Remember to steer clear of alcoholic beverages for at least 8 hours post donation.

Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 123-bed skilled nursing facility providing top notch short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to the residents of Keansburg, NJ. Located on beautiful Sandy Hook Bay in Monmouth County, Laurel Bay has been providing high quality, comprehensive 24-hour care to its residents for over 25 years.

Laurel Bay's team of highly trained physical, occupational and speech therapists develop specialized treatment plans for each of its residents. Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center offers a unique Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program with a board-certified Pulmonologist on staff as well as a state-of-the-art Pulmonary Gym. In addition, Laurel Bay provides Alzheimer's/Dementia Care to its residents.


For more information on Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center, please contact Jennifer Horath, Administrator, at laurelbayhr@yahoo.com or at 732-787-8100. The facility is located at 32 Laurel Ave, Keansburg, NJ 07734. Kindly visit their newly redesigned website at www.LaurelBay.net. Like them at Facebook.com/LaurelBayRehab and Follow them at Twitter.com/LaurelBayCare.