Hunt for Happiness Week

January 19-25 is “Hunt for Happiness Week”, according to the Secret Society of Happy People. Why not start your own chapter of the Secret Society of Happy People. You do not even have it keep it a secret. After all you do want your staff and residents to be happy and...

Ideas for National Activity Professionals Week

by Debbie Hommel, BA, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS is the Executive Director of DH Special Services  (January 19-24, 2014) Professional recognition days can be viewed from various perspectives….we can hope to be taken out to lunch, surprised with a bagel breakfast or...

History of the Christmas Tree

From where did it originate? The history of the Christmas tree comes as a shock to many. This famous symbolism of Christmas is displayed in homes in the United States, Europe, and in many countries around the world. There is no evidence that the modern custom of a...

Small Business Saturday

Celebrate Small Business Saturday with Dodge Park Rest Home! For the month of November we will give two FREE days for all new customers that sign up for the Day Club at Dodge Park Rest Home. The Day Club, our Adult Day Care is the perfect option for caregivers that...

Alzheimer’s Care Worcester

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care Worcester Whether you have just started noticing a change in your loved one’s memory or if you are looking for dedicated Alzheimer’s care, Dodge Park Rest Home at Worcester boasts an environment designed to accommodate...

CNA / Caregiver Position Available

11pm-7am shift for CNA/Caregiver Position Dodge Park Rest Home is looking for a FULL TIME (40 Hours a week) CNA/HHA/Caregiver for the night shift (11pm-7am). No license or certification is required. After 2 years of employment DPRH will consider sponsor the CNA...

U.S. Flu Season Off To Early Start, CDC Urges Vaccination

Early Vaccine Coverage Data Shows Millions Unprotected Still December 3, 2012 — Significant increases in flu activity in the United States have occurred in the last two weeks, indicating that an early flu season is upon us. These increases in activity overlap...

FDA Approves Egg-Free Flu Vaccine for Adults

The FDA has approved a new influenza vaccine (marketed as Flucelvax) for adults 18 and older. Flucelvax is the first in the U.S. to be produced using cultured mammalian cells instead of fertilized chicken eggs, and according to the manufacturer, can be made much more...