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Families Stories from Dodge Park
“In November 2011, my Dad was age 91 with some dementia and COPD. He had been living independently in a senior citizen’s apartment complex. Some breathing difficulties led to a hospitalization. The hospital doctors determined that it would not be safe for Dad to...
Beta-Glucans…What are they and what benefits do they provide?
Beta-glucans are carbohydrates, or sugars, found in the cell walls of some plants such as oats and barley. Beta-glucans are one form of fiber called soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is recommended by Registered Dietitians to help improve cholesterol levels. Scientific...
Translating Assessment Information into Person-Centered Care
The Requirements for Participation (ROP) emphasize person-centered care which is care focusing on individual needs, interests and preferences. The activity professional learns early in their career that the activity assessment is the foundation of the therapeutic...
Dementia Care Dos & Don’ts: Dealing with Dementia Behavior Problems
Mid-to-late stage dementia often presents challenging behavior problems. The anger, confusion, fear, paranoia and sadness that people with the disease are experiencing can result in aggressive and sometimes violent actions. Learn more about which strategies are most...
Dodge Park Halloween Party 2017
Everyone had a great time at this years Halloween Party. We want to thank everyone involved and everyone who attended, Enjoy some captured moments.
Thanksgiving at Dodge Park 2017
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We want to thank everyone involved in making it such a great event and thank you to everyone who joined us. Enjoy some captured moments. [gallery...
Testimonial from Diane
Micha & Ben I wanted to extend my thankfulness for the outstanding work that Renee does. She has been helping me get doctor's forms completed and other forms so that I can apply for VA assistance for Mom. An RN should not have to add these requests to her plate...
Testimonial from John and Lisa
Friends, I would like to say, and I know I speak also for my siblings, a heartfelt thank you to you and the entire Dodge Park staff for the years of great care that you gave our mother Josephine. It was under extreme circumstances and at a very trying time for Jo and...
Kidney Function
People with reduced kidney function miss this important warning sign. Anyone with a chronic disease knows the importance of monitoring personal health data to keep on top of one’s disease. If you suffer from heart disease, for example, you watch your cholesterol and...
Traveling with Alzheimer’s
Living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia does not mean it’s necessary to stop participating in meaningful activities such as travel. However, it does require planning to ensure safety, comfort, and enjoyment for everyone. For all travel, regardless of...
Award Winning Residential & Memory Care Program
Dodge Park has been recognized by Caring.com in the category of Residential Care and Memory Care. Dodge Park truly stands out as among the top senior living communities in the country.
Dodge Park is a leading facility for dementia and Alzheimer's care. From residential care to adult day care programs, Dodge Park offers several memory care program options for providing safe, secure, and nurturing environments for adults with memory impairments.
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