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...

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...

Is it Possible that Sleep Can Prevent Alzheimer’s?

A new study suggests that sleep may have a real connection to Alzheimer’s and keeping your brain healthy. By Ellen Breslau We all know that eating well and exercising can help your brain function, but new research suggests that how much you sleep could have an impact...

10 Warning Signs for Alzheimer’s

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may...

What is Geriatric Care Management?

Professional geriatric care management is a client-centered approach to caring for older adults (and often younger persons with disabilities) who are facing ongoing health and daily challenges.  Geriatric are management takes into account the client’s entire system...

Alzheimer’s Care Worcester

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care Worcester Whether you have just started noticing a change in your loved one’s memory or if you are looking for dedicated Alzheimer’s care, Dodge Park Rest Home at Worcester boasts an environment designed to accommodate...