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History of the Christmas Tree
From where did it originate? The history of the Christmas tree comes as a shock to many. This famous symbolism of Christmas is displayed in homes in the United States, Europe, and in many countries around the world. There is no evidence that the modern custom of a...
MEMA’S WINTER PREPAREDNESS STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE THE STORM
Protecting Your Family and Home FRAMINGHAM, MA – “Before snow, ice and severe winter weather hit the region, it is important that you take the proper steps to ensure the safety of your family and home,” states Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director...
Home Care Questions: Should you hire through an agency?
One of the greatest long-term needs of older adults and those with chronic illnesses is for in-home, custodial care services. These workers are often referred to as home health aides, certified nursing assistants and custodial care workers. These in-home workers make...
Debilitating Diseases – 12 Diseases that change millions of lives
Debilitating diseases come in many shapes and forms – from those that attack the muscles in our body and affect our physical abilities to those that affect our brain function and impair our thought processes. People with debilitating diseases face a number of...
Fuzzy Math: New Calculator Seen as Overestimating Cardiovascular Risk
By Joe Elia The calculator that accompanies new guidelines on lowering cardiovascular risk could mistakenly make "millions more people" candidates for statins, according to a New York Times story. Overestimating Cardiovascular Risk The root of the problem may be that...
Guidelines for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
New ACC/AHA recommendations are based primarily on the effects of diet and physical activity on lipid levels and blood pressure. Sponsoring Organizations: American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association Target Population: Primary care providers Guidelines...
Major New Guidelines on Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Released
By Joe Elia Guidelines encompassing four major areas aimed at reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease have been released. The guidelines, appearing in Circulation, are likely to change clinical practice. They are the result of collaborations among the American...
What Most Causes Cognitive Decline Is Not What We’ve Been Looking For
Jonathan Silver, MD Reviewing Boyle PA et al., Ann Neurol 2013 Sep 74:478The most common factors are not the common degenerative diseases. When evaluating patients with cognitive decline, we usually focus on common disorders, such as cerebrovascular disease,...
Small Business Saturday
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with Dodge Park Rest Home! For the month of November we will give two FREE days for all new customers that sign up for the Day Club at Dodge Park Rest Home. The Day Club, our Adult Day Care is the perfect option for caregivers that...
Life after stroke: Advice for physical and emotional recovery
(BPT) - Did you know a stroke occurs every 40 seconds on average? About 795,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year, according to the American Stroke Association. If you or a loved one has survived a stroke, recovery depends largely on the severity 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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