THE NEWLY ADMITTED ALZHEIMER’S RESIDENT

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 AND SUNDOWNING AT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND

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...

We’re Tobacco Free Inside and Out

Dodge Park Rest Home cares about their residents and employees well being and wants to help them live a healthier life. That is why Dodge Park Rest Home is 100 percent tobacco free, inside and out. For the health and safety of our residents, staff members and...

FDA approves Viibryd to treat major depressive disorder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Viibryd tablets (vilazodone hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder in adults.  Major depressive disorder, also called major depression, is characterized by symptoms that interfere with a person’s...