Families find placement of a loved one in a long term care facilities (Rest Home or Nursing Home) difficult even in those cases where it is clearly in the best interest of the person and other family members. Invariably, they experience feelings of frustration and a...
Wandering may be a response to restlessness, agitation, fear, boredom, or physical discomfort. It may be a continued expression of a life-long habit of walking in a work situation or leisure-time pursuit. Wandering in some cases may be viewed as a positive activity...
Beginning next month, doctors can use a brain scan to better diagnose Alzheimer’s. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a fluorescent dye that binds to amyloid plaques, a physical hallmark of the disease, as a diagnostic tool. Currently,...
I have had a lot of work experience in the business world, from administration to garment design, all at an aggressive pace to make good money. I did not want to go back to work full time is such a cold atmosphere where someone steps up on your head to take the next...
Mary Elizabeth (McDonough) Gagnon, 96, of Worcester died Wednesday April 25, 2012 in Dodge Park Rest Home after a brief illness. Her husband, Norman A. Gagnon, died in 1970. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Gagnon Thayer of Shrewsbury, and her 4 grandchildren,...
This month we started a new monthly composition contest between all Dodge Park employees. In this contest all employee (if wishing to participate) need to write about their unique experience at Dodge Park and how the work and/or residents touch their heart. The winner...
A new study describes the factors that are most commonly associated with health care workers who get the influenza vaccine. Researchers suggest that by targeting certain predictors, vaccination will become more likely among health care workers. Researchers reviewed 13...
Join our residents and your loved one for a special arts and crafts program at Dodge Park Rest Home, hosted by Home Depot of Worcester. Bring friends, family and most importantly, the grandchildren for a special afternoon of fun, interaction and creativity.
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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.
