Holiday Greetings From Dodge Park Rest Home

Dear Employees, residents, family members, friends and supporter, The author Isaac Asimov once said: “It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking...

95-year-old’s beat is brisk, dance card full

Dianne Williamson dwilliamson@telegram.com Florence Gaudette doesn’t care to dwell on the past. When pressed, she’ll tell you about her childhood, how she was teased by kids and ignored by teachers because she was legally blind. She’ll talk about raising her seven...

Adult Foster Care in MA Presentation at Dodge Park Rest Home

Program Highlight: December 9, 2009 5:00pm-5:45pm Networking, refreshment 5:45pm -6:00pm What is Adult Foster Care 6:00pm-6:10pm What is the Eligibility Criteria? 6:10pm-6:20pm Process for Placements 6:20pm-6:35 Services Provided 6:35pm-6:45pm Benefits to Families...

Dodge Park Rest Home -Holiday Greeting

It is the holiday season again. It is the time for of tacky decorations, generic holiday music, crowded stores, and arguing over the proper way to greet each other during this time of goodwill. We are told that we must be sensitive to others who may not share our...

How To Dodge Or Deal With Winter Aches and Pains

How to dodge or deal with winter aches and pains (ARA) – Happy holidays, time with friends and family, the freshness of a new year – there are many things to look forward to with the arrival of winter. If you’re among the millions of Americans,...

A Bountiful Spectrum Of Celebrations

December is a month of celebrations and holidays that span many different countries and cultures. Don’t miss out on any of them. Here’s a guide to what your friends and neighbors are up to this month: Hannukah. The eight-day Jewish holiday begins this year at sundown...

Mammography for Elders: A Controversy Rekindled

Does mammography generally benefit or harm women who are older than 80? We still don’t really know. Last year, a retrospective study of mammography in older women (age, 80) was published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study demonstrated higher breast...

Protecting Your Skin From the Sun – Topic Overview

Protecting your skin Most skin cancer can be prevented. Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of developing skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. Avoid sun exposure The best way to prevent a sunburn is to avoid sun...