If upon hearing, “It’s the story of a lovely lady…” or “You are my Sunshine…” you are instantly reminded of your childhood, you know the power of musical memory. Songs tell the stories of our lives. They remind us of a special day, a good time, a first love and even a...
Both family and paid caregivers may overlook various barriers to effective communication with impaired older adults and consequently misinterpret verbal and behavioral messages. When someone has Alzheimer’s disease, or any other form of memory impairment,...
About 5 million Americans, or 10% of those over 65 years of age, suffer from Alzheimer’s disease according to the Fischer Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. Yet despite the prevalence of this condition there exists a great deal of confusion over what it is...
The mid stage of Alzheimer’s/Dementia requires twenty-four hour care. This may be the point when you consider institutionalization. To determine when you should place your loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in a facility, consider...
WORCESTER — A ground-breaking ceremony was held Oct. 15 at The Oasis at Dodge Park, a new Alzheimer’s and Dementia Residential Care Facility being built on the site of the old Odd Fellows Home at 102 Randolph Road, Worcester. The new facility will be built in...
LIFE at the Oasis at Dodge Park community provides the environment of Love for individual passions, opportunities for Innovation such as setting a stage to perform again, having a new Family to hear melodies of the past and feel the warmth and tenderness of real Engagement as you are able to experience caring and positive feedback from others. Find out more about what makes the Oasis at Dodge Park the right place.