Memory Care Programs

Because memory loss affects everyone differently, Dodge Park Rest Home ‘s Memory Care Program focuses on understanding seniors individually so we can provide the memory loss care they respond to positively. Brain stimulation and interactive actions through art are two...

The Dining Experience at Dodge Park Rest Home

Sensations – Dining Some of the most exciting times happen three times a day at Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis at Dodge Park. That’s when residents sit down in the “Sensations” dining room to enjoy healthy, delicious meals made from scratch complete with...

Residential Care

Dodge Park Rest Home’s residential Care (Rest Home Level IV) residences provide a safe, secure, beautiful, home-like environment, as an alternative to nursing home care. Our level of care is far exceeded any level of care provided in any assisted living in our...

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care in Worcester

Dodge Park Rest Home provides Dementia and Alzheimer’s care in Worcester. The memory impaired Program at Dodge Park Rest Home is designed to promote independence within a comfortable and safe environment. The goal of the program is to help individuals maintain...

Paying For Respite Care

In today’s challenging economy, you may think respite services are unattainable.   However, thinking creatively can uncover valuable resources: Ask local retirement groups for volunteers to sit with your loved one while you take a walk, watch a movie, or complete an...

Selecting Respite Care Services and Providers

When you devote so much love and energy to caregiving, it may be difficult to entrust your family member to strangers.   Whether you engage a provider directly or work through an agency, you can allay your fears by conducting some basic research. Using independent...

Out-of-Home Respite Care Programs

As our aging population grows, this range of private and non-profit respite programs continues to expand: Adult day centers are designed for older adults who can no longer manage independently, or who are isolated and lonely. Planned activities promote well-being...

In-home Respite Care Around Worcester

In-home respite care services can be provided by volunteer or paid help, occasionally or on a regular basis. Services may last from a few hours to overnight, and may be arranged directly or through an agency. This popular respite choice enables individuals to remain...

Caregiving conflict – caring for the caregivers

There is truth in the statement, “You can never make everyone happy.” If the person you can’t seem to satisfy is the older adult you care about or sibling caregivers, remember that your priority is to take care of yourself (satisfy) yourself first. This may sound...