VA Benefits for Alzheimer’s Care

VA pension is a needs-based benefit for wartime Veterans with limited or no income who are age 65 or older. Those who have a permanent and total non-service-connected disability may also qualify. In addition, Veterans who are housebound or require an aid to perform...

Those Who Serve: Bradford L. Howlett, World War II Veteran

A great man is no longer with us after celebrating 101 years on this earth. World War II veteran Bradford Howlett will be greatly missed after passing away shortly after his 101st birthday. Last year for Mr. Howlett’s 100th birthday the Telegram & Gazette...

Managing Chronic Pain in Patients with Dementia

Chronic pain affects 1.5 billion people worldwide, an estimated 100 million of whom live in the United States. Yet we currently have no effective treatment options. Fortunately, research advances have determined some of the ways in which chronic pain changes the...

Wandering and Dementia -Aspects and the Risk of Falling

Wandering, a complex motor, cognitive and behavioral disorder, is a common symptom among patients with dementia. A contemporary definition for wandering is: “A syndrome of dementia-related locomotion behavior having a frequent, repetitive, temporally disordered,...

Dodge Park – Best Decision For Mom

Hi Micha, I received good news today that my Mom was approved. I wanted to reach out to you. Your staff is incredible, from all the nursing staff to the administration (Debbie Williams was wonderful to deal with), each and every employee does a fantastic job. I have...

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: IT’S IMPACT ON THE PERSON AND HIS FAMILY

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder which gradually destroys or impairs the individual’s brain cells. It creates problems in thinking, remembering, and the ability to perform what once were simple tasks such as taking a bath, driving a car, or...

Testimonial from Susan

Micha, Ben and Renee, My family and I write to you, to offer our sincerest thanks and gratitude for the care, love and thoughtfulness the staff at Oasis at Dodge Park has shown our mother, Carol Moore. Your staff are some of the friendliest, most qualified people I...

Senior Living Experts Answer Your Top Senior Care Questions

Caring for an aging loved one comes with some incredibly difficult challenges. Family caregivers are tasked with providing care for someone whose ailing health may mean big lifestyle changes and in some cases behavior and personality changes, too. For many caregivers,...

New Year at Dodge Park

New Year is a time for celebrations, resolutions and memories. We celebrate because we have survived another year. We make resolutions because most of us realized we need improvement. Finally, at this time, we cannot help but recollect the past. Dodge Park Rest Home...