Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with normal...
Residents’ Rights Month is an annual event designated by the Consumer Voice and is celebrated in October to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, sub acute units, assisted living, board and care and retirement...
Who doesn’t love autumn, the air is crisp and warm and spectacular fall colors are on display. This time of year we receive allot of emails and questions about the holidays and how to handle the new stress that comes with it. Halloween is one of those holidays...
Early diagnosis is extremely crucial with Alzheimer’s. The sooner you know you may have Alzheimer’s the more time you have to take advantage of all the treatment opportunities available. It also gives you and your family time to know and understand the disease and...
SSDI: The safety net that helps Americans with disabilities stay afloat Established in 1956, SSDI is an important part of our nation’s Social Security system for disabled workers, retirees, dependents and survivors. Funded through payroll taxes, SSDI provides...
Rest Home Selection Checklist This checklist can serve as a useful tool when investigating and evaluating rest home facilities. The checklist is divided into two sections: Quality Dimensions and Practical Dimensions. Although the quality dimensions are crucial, they...
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...
A new study describes the factors that are most commonly associated with health care workers who get the influenza vaccine. Researchers suggest that by targeting certain predictors, vaccination will become more likely among health care workers. Researchers reviewed 13...
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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.
