Dementia Complications

By Micha Shalev Dementia Complications Why do people who have dementia become agitated? The agitation can have many causes. A sudden change in surroundings or frustrating situations can cause people who have dementia to become agitated. For example, getting dressed or...

Dodge Park Rest Home Received the Training Excellence Award For 2014

We are very proud to announce that we received the Training Excellence Award from Relias Learning for 2014. This award positioning Dodge Park Rest Home at the top 10% of facility in the country that provide at least 20 hours of education to all employees. What this is...

Dementia complications

By Micha Shalev Why do people who have dementia become agitated? Agitation can be caused by many factors. A sudden change in surroundings or frustrating situations can cause people who have dementia to become agitated. For example, getting dressed or giving the wrong...

Rementia vs Dementiay

Rementia It is a term coined by Tom Kitwood around 1996 to describe how persons with dementia can show improvement in functioning. This often occurs when excess disability is removed by changing from a toxic social environment to one which supports competencies which...

Can the MIND Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5 million Americans over the age of 65. Research is trying to prove that the foods we choose at a younger age may lower the risk of developing the disease. The MIND diet may be just the eating plan that makes all the difference....

Are You Living in a Fast Food World?

Families today are busier than ever. Our children are involved in after school clubs and activities, year-round sports, the occasional orthodontist appointment, and of course a social schedule. Our weekends are often equally as full and many days can go by before we...