How to Detect & Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Older Adults

Everyone knows that vitamins and nutrition are important for health, and many older adults take a multivitamin. But did you know that even among older persons who do this, many still end up developing a serious deficiency in one particular vitamin? It’s Vitamin B12....

How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Dehydration in Aging Adults

With aging adults, staying properly hydrated is extremely important, yet sometimes difficult to do. Older adults may be more susceptible to fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Their sense of thirst might diminish. And certain medications or medical conditions might make...

Dodge Park Rest Home and The Oasis at Dodge Park Honored

Positive Consumer Ratings Led to Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com Worcester, MA December 3, 2018 — Caring.com announced today it has selected Dodge Park Rest Home as a “Caring Super Star of 2019” and the Oasis at Dodge Park as a “Caring Star”. Both...

Testimonial from Deborah

“My Dad is still living at Dodge Park Rest Home. He has been there for 16 months. I’m grateful that I didn’t opt for an assisted living facility. Dementia and COPD are progressive diseases. I have friends that put a parent in an assisted living situation only to have...

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...

Families Stories from Dodge Park

“In November 2011, my Dad was age 91 with some dementia and COPD. He had been living independently in a senior citizen’s apartment complex. Some breathing difficulties led to a hospitalization. The hospital doctors determined that it would not be safe for Dad to...

Beta-Glucans…What are they and what benefits do they provide?

Beta-glucans are carbohydrates, or sugars, found in the cell walls of some plants such as oats and barley. Beta-glucans are one form of fiber called soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is recommended by Registered Dietitians to help improve cholesterol levels. Scientific...

Translating Assessment Information into Person-Centered Care

The Requirements for Participation (ROP) emphasize person-centered care which is care focusing on individual needs, interests and preferences. The activity professional learns early in their career that the activity assessment is the foundation of the therapeutic...