Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) serve persons 60 and older. They provide room, board, housekeeping, supervision, and personal care assistance with basic activities like personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and walking. Facilities usually centrally...
The concept of dignity is subjective and may have different meanings for each person. It is beneficial to have an understanding of what the resident was like before the illness. Remember that several aspects of individuality must be met: The identity of the person:...
Suppose your mother is a patient in the hospital or Emergency Room. You are her family caregiver and when you ask about her treatment, the doctor or nurse says, “I can’t tell you that because of HIPAA.” That answer is wrong. But you need to know more. What is HIPAA?...
Many older adults must take several medications each day as they strive to keep their health in balance and remain independent. As many as 10 percent of people over age 65 take five or more prescription drugs, requiring them to juggle potentially dozens of pills every...
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...
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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.
