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Programs Based On Residents Abilities
Programs at the Oasis at Dodge Park are specifically designed for each resident based on the individual abilities of the resident. Using a cognitive based activity program we ensure all of our residents can be engage in activities that are suited for them....
The Oasis at Dodge Park was designed specifically with memory care in mind
https://youtu.be/CX7Nvj7HANc The Oasis at Dodge Park is setting the standard for what a memory care facility should be in the 21st century. The Oasis at Dodge Park is the second location to be opened by the same award winning facility Dodge Park in Worcester, MA....
Oasis at Dodge Park is Now Open
Celebrate with us! Tour the new Oasis at Dodge Park and get entered to win! We’re giving away: $250 Amazon Gift card, free day at our Adult Day Care, copies of A Practical Guide for Alzheimers and Dementia Caregivers. You must tour the facility to be entered....
What is Clean Eating?
When it comes to hot nutrition topics trending lately “clean eating” is at the top of the list. But what exactly is it? With many variations, the bottom line is that clean eating is choosing foods that are the least processed as possible. At first thought, it seems...
Spiritual Well Being and Dementia
In Dementia Reconsidered, Tom Kitwood theorized that there are 5 great needs of those with dementia. A cluster of needs, very close connected, overlapping and connected with an all encompassing need for love. These needs can be filled with the use of Spiritual Care....
After The Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’s Disease–So What Now!
Are you kidding me, I have what!! It can’t be true. It has to be a mistake. You are really “angry”. It’s normal to have these feelings but the important thing is to find ways to cope, and continue to “have fun and laugh”. What you must understand first and foremost is...
How Do I Choose The Right Adult Day Care Program?
No matter how efficiently and effortlessly you have adapted your life to the role of caregiver; eventually you are going to need a break. Occasional breaks are essential not only to your emotional well-being, but to the well-being of your relationships with your...
Is There Such a Thing as “Brain Food?”
Studies are suggesting that a healthy diet and good lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on one’s cognitive function later in life. Nutritive compounds such as antioxidants, phytochemicals and the B vitamins are particularly of interest to scientists studying...
Winter Weight Gain Solutions
The average person gains 5-7 pounds during the winter months. High-calorie comfort foods, reduced exercise and being able to hide behind warmer weather clothing all play a part in why most of us see the scale tip on the heavier side. While managing one’s weight is...
One Likely Cause Of Memory Impairment
A Rarely Suspected Cause for Memory Impairment It’s long been known that sleep plays a strong role in memory consolidation, but now, research is showing that age-related changes to the sleeping brain disrupt the normal pathways to memory formation, leading to that...
