When a Family Moved Parent Into Memory Care

The first night after a family moved parent into memory care is often the hardest. The room may be set up, the paperwork may be signed, and the care plan may already be in motion, but many families still go home asking the same painful question: Did we do the right...

When Respite Care for Elderly Parents Helps

The warning signs usually show up before families are ready to name them. You are sleeping lightly because your mother wanders at night. Your father needs help getting to the bathroom, managing medications, or staying safe during the day. You keep saying, “We can...

Adult Day Care for Seniors with Dementia: What to Know

A lot of families start looking into adult day care for seniors that specialized in dementia program, only after a close call. A parent wanders outside. A spouse with dementia skips meals when left alone. A daughter tries to keep working while managing medications,...

Choosing an Alzheimer’s Care Home

A crisis usually forces this search. A parent starts wandering at night. Medications are missed. Meals go untouched. A fall, an ER visit, or one frightening afternoon alone at home makes it clear that love is no longer enough to keep someone safe. When families begin...

Memory Care for Dementia: What Families Need

A daughter notices the stove has been left on twice in one week. A husband realizes his wife can no longer find the bathroom at night in the home they have shared for 40 years. A hospital discharge planner says, gently but plainly, that going home may no longer be...

How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Dehydration in Aging Adults

With aging adults, staying properly hydrated is extremely important, yet sometimes difficult to do. Older adults may be more susceptible to fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Their sense of thirst might diminish. And certain medications or medical conditions might make...

Dodge Park Halloween Party 2017

Everyone had a great time at this years Halloween Party.  We want to thank everyone involved and everyone who attended,  Enjoy some captured...

Thanksgiving at Dodge Park 2017

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year.  We want to thank everyone involved in making it such a great event and thank you to everyone who joined us. Enjoy some captured...