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Memoriesare made at Dodge Park & Oasis

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Dodge Park Rest Home (since 1967) and the Oasis at Dodge Park (Since 2017) has been serving the Worcester area as the most professional, ethical and highest quality care facility for the elderly.

We are committed to listening and responding to the needs of the residents, their family members and our employees. We are committed to going the extra mile when assistance is required by the public, the residents and their family members.

We will remain committed to an entrepreneurial spirit which does not tolerate waste or bureaucracy, but rewards achievement.

– Micha Shalev & Ben Herlinger, Administrators /Owners

Dodge Park and the Oasis at Dodge Park Community Newsletter July 2020

A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine

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Bringing LIFE to Those We Serve

DODGE PARK REST HOME &

OASIS AT DODGE PARKMicha Shalev MHA Executive Director/Owner

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Ben Herlinger Adminstrator/Owner

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Carrie Lindberg RN, BSN Director Of Nursing

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101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606


Phone: 508.853.8180 Fax: 508.853.4545

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Throughout the last several decades, the average American’s life expectancy has increased significantly. Statistics show that in 2011 there were 5.7 million people 85 or older; by 2040 that number is expected to be 14.1 million.

Advances in medicine and technology, as well as growing awareness of healthy lifestyle practices, mean that Americans not only live longer, but they also live better.

However, as the population ages, needs change and senior living communities are becoming a vital partner in addressing those needs. The decision to relocate to a senior living community is not easy. However, making that choice offers a number of important benefits, including physical, emotional, social and mental stimulation, as well as the opportunity to thrive in a safe, supervised environment. Currently, approximately one million Americans live in some type of senior living facility and an anticipated two million seniors will reside in such communities by 2030.

Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in America, with costs soaring past a quarter of a trillion dollars.

▪ In 2017, the direct costs to American society of caring for those with Alzheimer’s will total an estimated $2 59 billion. ▪ Average per-person Medicare spending for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is more than three times higher than average per-person spending across all other seniors. Medicaid payments are 23 times higher. ▪ Unless something is done, in 2050, Alzheimer’s will cost $1.1 trillion (in 2017 dollars). ▪ Nearly one in every five Medicare dollars is spent on people with Alzheimer’s. In 2050, it will be more than one in every three dollars.

Alzheimer’s kills – and deaths have nearly doubled in the last 14 years. ▪ Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United

States and the 5th leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. ▪ Deaths from Alzheimer’s increased 89 percent from 2000 to 2014, while deaths from other major diseases (including heart disease, stroke, breast and prostate cancer, and HIV/AIDS) decreased. ▪ Alzheimer’s is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is exceptionally demanding. ▪ In 2016, more than 15 million family members and friends provided 18.2 billion hours of unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s

Dodge Park & Oasis at Dodge ParkMicha Shalev MHA Executive Director/[email protected]

Ben Herlinger Adminstrator/[email protected]

Carrie Lindberg RN, BSN Director of [email protected]

Renee Kublbeck RN, BSN Assistant Director of [email protected]

Meri Toomey RN Assistant Director of [email protected]



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Wandering and DementiaBy Micha Shalev

People suffering from dementia display many com-mon behavioral traits, and one of the hardest to manage and understand is wandering.

There are a number of reasons why many people with Alzheimer’s wander away and get lost. It is often that they forget where they are or decide to do some-thing then get lost as they forget what it was they were trying to achieve. This is not always the case and wandering may be the sign of distress or illness. This article looks at some of the most common caus-es of wandering.

We are all wanderers, of course, to varying degrees. And it’s no surprise that when our memories begin to slip, when our days fade, when our lives become broth-thin and we walk around as living ghosts of the vibrants we once were, we start looking for a way out, an exit. Dementia driven wandering can seem random to others, but it can be the result of bore-dom, curiosity or just a general desire to get up and go. Caregivers tell stories of patients wanting to go home, even when they are home.

The literature of wandering — Homer’s Odysseus, Coleridge’s Ancient Mariner, Steinbeck’s Dust Bowl families, Star Trek’s questing starships, for instance — fills shelves and shelves. “One wanders through life as if wandering through a field in the dark of night,” writes Lemony Snicket.

Discovering the triggers for wandering are not always easy, but they can provide insights to dealing with the behavior:

• Stress, anxiety and wandering behavior in Alzheimer’sAlthough stress and anxiety are a normal and un-avoidable aspect of life, the way we cope will depend on a number of things. When you have dementia wandering away may be one way to express stress and/or anxiety. The inability to think things through and then act has a major impact on expression of uncomfortable feelings and

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• Restlessness agitation and wandering behavior in Alzheimer’sRestlessness and agitation in Alzheimer’s can cause many different types of behavior, wandering is just one of them.

• Confusion related to time and place.

• A desire to fulfill former obligations and wanderingThis can include numerous things; going to work, going to the subway, caring for a husband or child, meeting family and friends.

• Medication, medication side effects and wanderingDrugs used to treat medical illness and conditions can sometimes result in unwanted side effects. An example of this are medications used to treat agitation. Diazepam can result in lessenedanxiety but increase disinhibited behavior. Other drugs can cause agitation, or can make someone feel physically uncomfortable. Wandering may result.

• An inability to recognize the familiar in Alzheimer’sNot being able to recognize familiar people, places

and objects can cause fear, panic or just the desire to go and find somewhere they do recognize.• Fear arising from the misinterpretation of sights, sounds and wandering in Alzheimer’sSome people with dementia may run away, get away if they are frightened by something. This may be a result of misinterpreting something going on in their environment.

As the ranks of Alzheimer’s patients grow, organizations and companies are developingpotentially helpful technologies. LoJack, the stolen-automobile recovery company, offers aSafetyNet bracelet that allows people to keep track of dementia-driven wanderers via radiosignals. A shoe company, Aetrex Worldwide, and a firm that makes global positioning devices,GTX Corp., have created shoes containing GPS technology for wanderers to wear.

Micha Shalev MHA is the owner of Dodge Park Rest Home and the Adult Day Care at Dodge Park located at 101 Randolph Road in Worcester. He can be reached at 508-853-8180 or by emailat [email protected] or view more information online at www.dodgepark.com.


REVIEWS FROM CARING.COM

My mom move to Dodge Park from home. Living with me for most part. Mom can be restless and not sleeping at time. I convey my concerns to facility administrator and director of nursing during my meet-ing and they both seem very comfortable on having mom at Dodge Park. I was very worry if she will be able to care for as few nursing home I visited told me they might have a problem with mom. I have to say, that now after 3 months at Dodge it could not been better. The staff member are very attentive. I am getting a detail report on regular base in regard to mom behavior. I know that the reports are very honest. I might don’t like to hear many of the details of what mom is doing but I know in my heart that this is mom. I am feeling very relax when leaving mom. I know she is in good hand. It is so refreshing to see owners like Ben and Mike so involve with resident care. If you have a mom or dad diagnosed with dementia, Dodge Park is the place for them.

The best long term care facility you can find anywhere in New England. Unique model of dementia care in a very social environment. It is feel like an a very elegant hotel with the old spice and the care is amazing. They did bring our mother back to life.

One of a kind facility. Mom moved to Dodge Park after she was placed at a very expensive “dementia special” unit. What a bad experience. Luckily we found Dodge Park through a co-worker that her mother currently reside at Dodge Park. What a small world. The owners were amazing. Micha (one of the owners ) met with me with a short notice on Sat night and on Sun morning (next morning) we all went to visit mom. We truly found a partner for care. I can call both Micha and Ben anytime on their cell phone and they always available.


Caring during these difficult times...

“Thank you, for doing all that you do, especially during this unprecedented time.” - Paula O.

“Thank you for your loving touch to your guest. You do an awesome job!” - Denise A.

“Thank you too all of you. We pray that this is over soon, and we pray for everyone’s safety. You are all the most amazing people, and are doing a great job.”- Barbara B.

“Our family appreciates how all staff continues to go above and beyond each and every day. At this difficult time I want to thank all employees for everything they do for all the residents and a special thank you to Micha and Ben.” - Linda M.

“I know that my Mom is in the best of care. All of you have always had the best intentions and care for all of your residents. We are incredibly blessed to have such caring, patient people as caregivers of our most precious family mem-bers. May God bless you all.”- Debbie P.


As part of enforcing the importance of social distance, hand hygiene, well care and disinfection protocols, we developed

A Hero’s Pledge where we signed all our staff member on it.

All Dodge Park and Oasis at Dodge Park staff are remarkable group of individuals and we can not thank them enough.


During these unprecedented times we are recognizing

ALL our employees this month!Thank you for your hard work and dedication.


Memory care at Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis at Dodge Park:

Where everyone knows your name II magine a place where individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia feel right at home. Imagine a place where they can regain a sense of fulfillment. Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis at Dodge Park on Randolph Road in Worcester are just such a setting. The facilities’ N’efesh to N’efesh Memory Care Program (from the Hebrew for “soul to soul”) strives to help those strug-gling with memory loss at any stage to build and maintain cognitive ability. Based on research from a variety of recent studies, Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis’s specially designed program is comprised of six pillars of activities in which memory care resi-dents and their families join in. These include Physical Exercise, Stress Reduction, Cognitive Exercise, Specialized Digital Programs, Purposeful Social Activities and Support Groups and Resident Council. Resident-centered care is at the cornerstone of the N’efesh to N’efesh Memory Care Program at Dodge Park and Oasis at Dodge Park. Caregivers, staff and the management team are specially

trained to focus on the strengths of each person and to understand a resi-dent’s preferences, accomplishments and family ties. Each resident’s pref-erences and life story contribute to the individualized care plan and activi-ties they take part in, from dining choices to daily activities and specialized care. Oasis’s Activity Coordinator Amy Bustin says: “One of my favorite activities at Oasis at Dodge Park is our Reminiscing Program. Here the residents and caregivers share their personal stories. We use this time to learn about each other and recall experiences from the past. A simple question of ‘where did you grow up?’ brought up old memories for one resident and we were soon talking about summers at ‘the World’s Fair’ in St. Louis. For residents, re-calling the past is important as their disease can rob them of these moments. Care-

givers in turn have been able to learn about the lives of the residents. Using these tools has seamlessly turned my resi-dents from the people I assist to those who feel like family. I feel blessed to know each of them. “In my experience, music has been one of the most pow-

erful tools we have in the memory-care program. One resident could not recall how many children they had but was able to sing all of the words to ‘God Bless America’ with me. I have used sing-a-longs many times to redirect those that are upset. The familiarity of the music is comforting while sharing the song experience creates a bond between residents and the aides. A quiet room can quickly be filled with ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ or ‘Grand Ol’ Flag.’ The variety of music pro-grams we have each week is engaging—from drum circle to upbeat aerobics to quiet background music early in the morning. Music has become one of the best ways to make connections on a daily basis.” www.oasisatdodgepark.com https://dodgepark.com 877-363-4775 508-853-8180

‘We feel so fortunate that we found the Oasis’ Judy Atkins Bath’s mother Nancy Atkins has been a resident at Oasis at Dodge Park since just after the facility opened in 2017 and is thriving in the environment due in large part to the N’efesh to N’efesh Memory Care Program. “What works best for my mom,” Ms. Bath said, “is the music that’s offered, which brings back memories of entertainers she enjoyed when she was younger: Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Roger Whitaker. We have a little player in her room too. When the music starts, she is in the front row center and singing and very happy and engaged with it. When Bill McCarthy announced ‘this one’s for you, Nancy, and broke into Que Sera Sera (‘Que sera, sera/whatever will be, will be/the future’s not ours to see/Que sera, sera/what will be, will be’), she loved it. It is just wonderful for Oasis’s staff and (Activity Director) Amy Bustin to do this. Amy’s great, dancing and clapping with the residents. We feel so fortunate that we found the Oasis.” `Mom is doing fabulous at the Oasis’ Lisa Swalec’s mother Margaret Leroux—”Judy”—benefits immensely from the affection showered on her by an Oasis staff that is “compassionate and patient,” Ms. Swalec says. “She was at home with twenty four-hour care for two years. Oasis gives her more socialization than she was getting. My father was briefly at Dodge Park before he died. The amaz-ing thing is the music, Saturday nights and Sunday after-noons. The whole facility is memory care and residents are allowed to move about; they are not confined to one wing.”


JULY OBSERVANCESDailyCompliment Your Mirror Day, July 3. Show yourself some love today. Smile back at the person you see in the mirror, and tell yourself something you’d like to hear.

Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day, July 6. We’ll never know all of the things our webmasters and webteam members do to keep our sites online. Let’scelebrate their dedication and hard work on this day.

National Give Something Away Day, July 15.Whether it’s old or new, unused or unloved, purge,declutter, or donate something today.

Tell an Old Joke Day, July 24. We all can use a goodlaugh from time to time. Why not challenge yourcolleagues to a joke-off today? Just remember to keepit clean.

July 26: National Parents’ Day. Since 1994, the fourth Sunday in July has honored parents’ contributions to their children. Organized by: UPF USA

WeeklyJuly 5-11: National Therapeutic Recreation Week.To enhance awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services.Organized by: National Recreation and Park Association

National Moth Week, July 18-26. Scientists believethere may be more than 500,000 species of moths.Some are nocturnal, and many might be mistaken forbutterflies. This week, let’s celebrate these beautifuland mysterious creatures. http://nationalmothweek.org/

July 20-24: 1st Annual Forensic Healthcare Week.This week was chosen to in response to AFN’s recognizing the need for collaboration among the entire team of those protecting, treating, and advocating for victims of trauma. AFN invites Forensic Nurses, Physicians, Attorneys, Advo-cates, Law Enforcement, and other First Responders to join in recognizing each other as vital members of the interdisci-plinary team in the response to trauma. Organized by: Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN)

SPECIAL DAYS1 Canada Day / Dominion Day

1 Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day

1 International Chicken Wing Day

1 International Joke Day

1 National Postal Worker Day

2 I Forgot Day

2 World UFO Day

3 Compliment Your Mirror Day

3 Disobedience Day

3 Eat Beans Day

3 Stay out of the Sun Day

4 Independence Day (U.S.)

4 International Cherry Pit Spitting Day - first Saturday of month

4 National Country Music Day

4 Sidewalk Egg Frying Day- Hmmmm, I wonder why!?!

5 Build A Scarecrow Day - first Sunday in month

5 National Apple Turnover Day

5 National Bikini Day

5 Work-a-holics Day - even though everyone is on holiday

6 International Kissing Day

6 National Fried Chicken Day

7 Chocolate Day

7 National Strawberry Sundae Day

8 Body Painting Day

8 National Blueberry Day

8 Video Games Day

9 National Sugar Cookie Day

10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day

11 Cheer up the Lonely Day

11 National Blueberry Muffins Day

11 World Population Day

12 Different Colored Eyes Day

12 Pecan Pie Day

13 Barbershop Music Appreciation Day

13 Embrace Your Geekness Day

13 Fool’s Paradise Day

13 National French Fries Day

14 Bastille Day

14 Pandemonium Day

14 National Nude Day

14 Shark Awareness Day

15 Be a Dork Day

15 Cow Appreciation Day- Go out and give a cow a hug


MonthlyEye Injury Prevention Month. Eye injuries of all types occur at a rate of more than 2,000 per day, and an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces alone. This week, learn how to best protect yourself and others from eye injuries Organized by: the Federal Occupational Health (FOH)

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Approximately300,000 children in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. These young people deal with more than the pain of this debilitating disease. Many suffer from social isolation and depression as a result of being less active than their peers. To learn more, visit https://curearthritis.org/ and https://www.arthritis.org/

UV Safety Month. To raise consciousness about UV rays and learn about how to best protect yourself and others Organized by: the Federal Occupational Health (FOH)

Family Golf Month. Activities for all ages will be held at courses across the nation to encourage participation in the sport of golf. Find a course in your area and plan a fun-filled afternoon with your family.

SPECIAL DAYS15 National Hot Dog Day - third Wednesday in July

15 Tapioca Pudding Day

16 Fresh Spinach Day

16 World Snake Day

17 Peach Ice Cream Day

17 World Emoji Day

17 Yellow Pig Day

18 National Caviar Day- something’s fishy here

19 National Daiquiri Day

19 National Ice Cream Day - third Sunday of the month

19 National Raspberry Cake Day

20 National Lollipop Day

20 Moon Day

20 Ugly Truck Day- it’s a “guy” thing

21 National Junk Food Day

22 Hammock Day

22 Ratcatcher’s Day

23 Vanilla Ice Cream Day

24 Amelia Earhart Day

24 Cousins Day

24 National Tequila Day

24 Tell an Old Joke Day

25 Culinarians Day

25 National Chili Dog Day

25 National Day of the Cowboy - fourth Saturday in July

25 Threading the Needle Day

26 All or Nothing Day

26 Aunt and Uncle Day

26 Parent’s Day - fourth Sunday in July

27 Take Your Houseplants for a Walk

27 Take Your Pants for a Walk Day

28 National Milk Chocolate Day

29 International Tiger Day

29 National Chicken Wing Day

29 National Lasagna Day

30 National Cheesecake Day

30 Father-in-Law Day

30 International Day of Friendship

31 Eid-Ul-Adha - date varies

31 Mutt’s Day

31 System Administrator Appreciation Day - last Friday in July

JULY OBSERVANCES


A very

Happy Birthday to...

Dodge ParkGeorge B. ..................... July 3rdEmilio R. ..................... July 15thNancy B. ..................... July 18thJudith V. ...................... July 27thJeannine C. ................ July 28th

OasisRuth C. ......................... July 3rdMarie W. ..................... July 10thIsabel C. .................... July 22ndGlad S. ........................ July 30th

StaffLuyiana O. ................... July 2ndTatiana R. ...................... July 6thChristina H. ................... July 7th

Patricia B. ..................... July 7thJoseph C. ..................... July 9thBrooklyn K. ................. July 10thShawnie C. ................. July 29th

Are you caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia and need

a break during the day?

The Adult Day Care at Dodge Park offer the right solution for your respite care.

To learn more about our Adult Day Care Program please join us for an afternoon of fun at ourmonthly Day Club open house with your loved one on the 3rd Thursday

of each month between the hours of 1:30pm and 4:00pm.

The next open house will be on July 16th, 2020.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get out with your loved one and have an enjoyable afternoon. Theafternoon will consist of group discussions, music, arts, refreshments, and most importantly, laughter.

The monthly open house is FREE and open to the public.It is open to anyone at any stage of the Alzheimer’s/Dementia disease

process accompanied by friend, family, and loved ones.


Caring for a patient at homeChances are we’ll be living with COVID-19 for a while—sometimes literally. What should you do if someone in your household gets sick? The NPR website offers this advice for staying safe:

• Physically isolate the person. Designate a room or area where the patient can separate him- or herself from the rest of the house, including pets. Ideally, the space should have a door that can stay closed through-out the day and night.

• Maintain emotional contact. Don’t leave the person hanging. We all need contact with friends and family, even at a distance. Talk as much as you can, and en-courage phone calls and Zoom sessions.

• Be careful in the bathroom. If you have to share a bathroom, exercise caution. Don’t go into the bath-room right after the patient has used it. Open a win-dow or turn on a fan to clear the air. If possible, the patient should wipe down all surfaces before leaving—doorknobs, faucets, toilet, countertops, light switches, and anything else he or she might have touched.

• Keep the person out of the kitchen. You or some-one in your household should prepare meals and take them to the patient. Wear gloves, wash dishes in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher, and wash your hands immediately after handling dishes or utensils.

• Do the laundry. Wash clothes in as hot a temperature as they’ll stand to kill any traces of the virus. Dry themcompletely. Don’t let the patient’s clothes linger in a pile on the floor—wash them as soon as you can. If youhave a hamper, put a washable liner or a disposable trash bag inside it.

Manage your mental health during lockdownYou’ve got to manage your mental health during quar-antine if you want to go back to work when it’s over.Follow this advice from the Nature website:• Manage your expectations. Don’t try to become fluent in Chinese or write a novel just because you’recooped up all day. Give yourself permission to slack off.

• Manage your stress. Get plenty of sleep. Try medita-tion. Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol, and eathealthy food. Exercise to stay in positive physical and mental shape.

• Manage your red flags. You may have trouble concentrating, difficulty sleeping, general anxiety, orphysical sensations like stomachaches or jitters. Recognize them as warning signs. Try deep breath-ing—breathe in to a count of four, hold for four, exhale for four, and then hold your breath again for four. This can help minimize your symptoms and calm you down.

Ready for work? Follow these guidelinesYou’ve made it through the 14-day quarantine, and you’re ready to go outside and get back to work. The CDC offers these guidelines for people who had symp-toms but are now feeling better:• Wait at least three days (72 hours) after your symp-toms have subsided. This means that your fever has gone without using any fever-reducing medications.• Your respiratory problems are gone, meaning you’re no longer coughing or experiencing shortness of breath.• It’s been at least seven days since your symptoms first appeared.• If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and feel bet-ter, follow the same advice—no fever, no coughing orshortness of breath. Get at least two tests 24 hours apart to ensure you’re free of the virus.

HEALTH WATCH


MONEY MATTERS

Ease financial worries with these tipsIf the COVID-19 break has taught us anything beyondthe value of a good mask, it’s the importance ofmanaging your money wisely. No one knows how thereopening of the economy will go, but these tips aregood bets for staying financially secure (from theCNBC Make It website):

• Be intentional with your money. It’s easy to spendmoney without thinking about it. Train yourself tobe mindful of your spending. Write down everypurchase you make, for example, to track yourspending.

• Look for good habits. Tracking your spending willhelp you see where your money is going. The nextstep is to decide how you want to handle your moneybetter. Start small—maybe saving just $10 a week, forinstance. Then you can move up.

• Take on the tasks you’ve been avoiding. Putting offbills because you hate paying them only adds morestress. Most of the time these delayed financial taskstake only a few minutes to complete. You’ll feelbetter once they’re out of the way.

• Check your credit score. It’s good to know whereyou stand with your creditors. You can check for freeon a number of sites to get a snapshot of your overallcredit health.

• Look at your interest rates. Once you know howmuch extra you’re paying for your purchases becauseof interest, you’ll be more motivated to pay off thebalance right away and control your nonessentialspending.

• Change your financial passwords. Most of us usethe same ATM password for years and years. Thisleave you vulnerable to hackers. Change passwordson your ATM cards, online banking accounts, andother financial outlets regularly to deter online theft.

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Showing gratitudein the pandemicWe’re more dependent than ever on the people who provide essential services—food delivery, health care, and the like.And they’re more dependent on tips to help them staysolvent. That’s not likely to change even if the economybegins to recover. The U.S. News & World Report websiteadvises tipping in these amounts:

• Grocery deliveries. The typical tip is 10–15%. Rememberthat these folks are taking more risk than usual, so considerupping it to 15–20%.

• Package deliveries. You may not tip deliverypeople directly,but you can show your appreciation for their work. Leave abasket by your front door full of bottled water, snacks, smallhand sanitizer bottles, and the like.

• Takeout workers. Restaurants may be opening, but manyof us are still relying on takeout. These tips are generallysmaller, 5–10%. Consider doubling your tip if you can.

• Health care workers. This isn’t a field where peoplegenerally tip—no one hands a $10 bill to a doctor or nurse.You can show your gratitude with a sincere note of thanks,as well as a positive review to their department or manager.

Focus on thefinancial essentialsIt may take a while for the economy to bounce back—and for you to recover financially, too. If you’re out of work, onfurlough, or just not bringing in as much money as before, you have to set priorities.

Financial expert Kelsey Sheeny, on the Vox website, advises focusing on four essentials: food, shelter, heat, and electric-ity—the things that keep food on the table and a roof over your head. “If you rent, and you can’t pay all of your rent,” Sheehy says, “talk to your landlord and see if they can help you out. The key here is freeing up money in other places where you can suspend payments or can just make the minimum payment for now, to make sure that you’re able to keep those priority things (food, shelter, and electricity) in place.”

Quotes“There are a great many people accumulating whatthey think is vast wealth, but it’s only money.”—Alan Watts


FAMILY MATTERS

Help your children through the crisisThese are scary times for everyone—especially children. All the uncertainty can be hard on young people worriedabout themselves and their parents. What can you do to help them cope? The UNICEF website offers this advice:• Be calm and proactive. Talk about the disease and what people can do to protect themselves. Simple precautionscan help children feel more in control of what happens to them.• Stick to a routine. Children need structure and find it comforting. If you’re isolating at home, get up and go tobed at the same time, and serve meals on your normal schedule. Map out time for schooling at home, but alsoallow adequate time to relax and play. Get your kids in-volved in setting up the schedule so they feel important.• Let them feel their emotions. Don’t downplay children’s fears. Listen when they talk about the disappointmentof missing out on playdates, sports, school activities, and the like. Let them know it’s OK to be sad.• Check in with them. There’s lots of misleading informa-tion on the internet and the TV news. Ask them whatthey’ve heard about causes and cures, and correct any mis-information they may have picked up.• Create distractions. Do something different every once in a while. Have a game night, watch a movie together,include the whole family in cooking meals, celebrate a spe-cial occasion—anything to take your kids’ minds offthe social isolation.• Watch your own behavior. You’re probably worried, too. Try not to let it show too much. You can acknowledgeyour own fears, but stay as calm as possible. Kids pick up their cues from the parents, so set the right example.

Take a walk—with careShelter-in-place guidelines may be easing, but the simple act of taking a walk outside with your family can still feel risky. When you’re heading for a stroll with your family, follow these guidelines from the Harvard Health website:

• Be careful of what you touch. Wear gloves, of course, but if kids don’t have gloves, try making a game ofnot touching doorknobs, elevator buttons, and the like. Have your kids pretend that certain surfaces are hot.Bring along wipes and paper towels so you can touch but-tons and knobs without using your bare hands.

• Bring hand sanitizer. Use it often, especially after coming into contact with anything.

• Choose your destination. If you don’t have a backyard, go to a location where you won’t encounter lots of people.

• Maintain social distancing. The risk of getting infected is less when you’re not in an enclosed space, but it’s not non-existent. Give other people on the street a wide berth.

• Don’t join others. You may be tempted to join up with neighbors and friends, but you’re safest sticking tothe people in your own household.

• Don’t touch. This may be tough for younger kids who want to play on the swings and other playgroundequipment, but don’t let them touch anything with their bare hands. Bring your own balls and games so no one ends up sharing with someone else. Use your hand sanitizer if someone forgets.

• Bring your masks. If you maintain adequate distance you may not need them, but that’s not alwayspossible. Keep them in your backpack along with water, snacks, wipes, and other supplies.

Quotes“You leave home to seek your fortune, and, when you get it, you go home and share it with your family.” —Anita Baker


SCIENCE LAB

Ancient footprints point to ancient livesScientists have discovered more than 400 ancientfootprints in hardened volcanic sediment in east Africa.As the Science News website reports, the footprintsmay provide a look into the social of lives of huntergather-ers who lived some 10,000–12,000 years ago inthe region.

The footprints were found in northern Tanzaniaand are the largest collection of ancient humanfootprints ever found in Africa. One set of tracks wasmade by a group of 17 people walking southwest—14women, two men and one young boy. Researchersspeculate that the women were foraging for food as themales visited them. Some present-day hunter-gatherersform largely female food-gathering groups,scientists say. It’s unknown whether they were gatheringplants or hunting prey.

Another set of footprints show six tracks headingnortheast. Instead of people traveling in a group, theywere probably one man and two women walking slowlytogether, a woman and a man walking briskly, andanother woman running—presumably at different times.

Moon rocks created by high impactA giant meteor may have wiped out the dinosaurs on Earth, but another one may have formed the crust ofthe moon.

According to the Science Daily website, recent analysis of the rock brought back from the lunar surface by Apollo 17 in 1972 found that it was formed at very high tempera-tures—higher than 4,300 degrees Fahrenheit—that happens only when an object melts the outer layer of a planet in a large impact. This suggests that large impacts more than 4 billion years ago could have created the wide, complex range of rocks on the surface of the moon today.

“Rocks on Earth are constantly being recycled, but the moon doesn’t exhibit plate tectonics or volcanism,allowing older rocks to be preserved,” says one scientist. “By studying the moon, we can better understand the earli-est history of our planet. If large, super-heated impacts were creating rocks on the moon, the same process was probably happening here on Earth.”

Quotes“Science is the acceptance of what works and therejection of what does not. That needs more cour-age than we might think.”—Jacob Bronowski


I will be available to meet with family members to address any concerns or questions regarding dietary needs or special diets for their loved one. I can be reached at Dodge Park Rest Home (508)-853-8180.

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Health CornerWITH CARA ZECHELLO

DODGE PARK REST HOME REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Beta-Glucans…What are they and what benefits do they provide?

Beta-glucans are carbohydrates, or sugars, found in the cell walls of some plants such as oats and barley. Beta-glucans are one form of fiber called soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is recommended by Registered Dietitians to help improve cholesterol levels. Scientific studies have examined the potential health benefits beta-glucans may have, particularly in the area of cholesterol and heart disease and diabetes.

Beta-glucans are also found in certain bacteria and fungi, including certain mushroom varieties. Researchers have been studying the positive effects of mushrooms on the immune system. As part of this physiology, research is also showing that beta-glucans have anti carcinogenic (cancer-preventing) activity.

Beta-glucans in oats is showing promise to significantly reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Because beta-glucans are a soluble fiber, they help slow down digestion in the intestines. This can be particularly beneficial for those with diabetes, as the slower carbohydrates are digested and broken down into glucose (sugar), the slower these sugars are absorbed, keeping blood sugar levels more stable. As beta-glucans travel through the digestive system they take cholesterol with it, keeping it from building up in the body which otherwise could end up contributing to clogged arteries.

Food labeling guidelines allow certain health claims to be used on food packaging. The effects the soluble fiber, including beta-glucans, has on cholesterol is one such allowance. Cereal advertisements, such as Cheerios commercials are using such health claim allowances to promote their food product.

Oats are an easy and delicious way to include beta-glucans into your diet. As a breakfast cereal, quick snack or even dessert such as a topping to an apple crisp, it’s a very versatile food. Add dried fruits to oatmeal to add even more nutrition. Sprinkle oat cereal on yogurt for a more satisfying and filling snack.

I will be available to meet with family member to address any concern or questions regarding dietary needs or special diet for their loved one. I can be reach at Dodge Park Rest Home number (508-853-8180).


Health CornerWITH CARA ZECHELLO

DODGE PARK REST HOME REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Beta-Glucans…What are they and what benefits do they provide?

Beta-glucans are carbohydrates, or sugars, found in the cell walls of some plants such as oats and barley. Beta-glucans are one form of fiber called soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is recommended by Registered Dietitians to help improve cholesterol levels. Scientific studies have examined the potential health benefits beta-glucans may have, particularly in the area of cholesterol and heart disease and diabetes.

Beta-glucans are also found in certain bacteria and fungi, including certain mushroom varieties. Researchers have been studying the positive effects of mushrooms on the immune system. As part of this physiology, research is also showing that beta-glucans have anti carcinogenic (cancer-preventing) activity.

Beta-glucans in oats is showing promise to significantly reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Because beta-glucans are a soluble fiber, they help slow down digestion in the intestines. This can be particularly beneficial for those with diabetes, as the slower carbohydrates are digested and broken down into glucose (sugar), the slower these sugars are absorbed, keeping blood sugar levels more stable. As beta-glucans travel through the digestive system they take cholesterol with it, keeping it from building up in the body which otherwise could end up contributing to clogged arteries.

Food labeling guidelines allow certain health claims to be used on food packaging. The effects the soluble fiber, including beta-glucans, has on cholesterol is one such allowance. Cereal advertisements, such as Cheerios commercials are using such health claim allowances to promote their food product.

Oats are an easy and delicious way to include beta-glucans into your diet. As a breakfast cereal, quick snack or even dessert such as a topping to an apple crisp, it’s a very versatile food. Add dried fruits to oatmeal to add even more nutrition. Sprinkle oat cereal on yogurt for a more satisfying and filling snack.

I will be available to meet with family member to address any concern or questions regarding dietary needs or special diet for their loved one. I can be reach at Dodge Park Rest Home number (508-853-8180).

Improve Skin Health with Good NutritionIt’s summertime and we all want

our skin to look its best. We know that sunscreen and effective cover are important to keep skin safe from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause skin can-cer but we can do so much more to keep skin looking and feeling healthy.

Skin is the largest organ in our bodies. Its job is to provide a barrier between the outside world and the tissues and structures inside the body. If the skin is compromised or damaged, harmful chemicals and bi-ological components can enter the body causing harm. This harm can range from a simple scratch to a more life-threatening exposure. The outer layer of the skin naturally sheds over time while new skin cells grow and replenish the old cells. Growing healthy new skin cells requires the appropriate intake of all three mac-ronutrients…carbohydrate, protein and fat. Each one of these plays an important role at the cellular level. In fact, cell production throughout the entire body is a complex process in which both macronutrients and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play a part.

Since skin is constantly being exposed to oxygen as well as potentially harmful environmental factors such as pollution and UV rays as well as chemicals such as cosmetics, fragrances, lotions, pesticides, sunscreen, and additives in all of these it is important to consume foods that are good sources of antioxidants. Anti-oxidants aid in repairing cell damage caused by free radicals, which are waste molecules in the body. Skin damage is just one effect excessive free radicals do to the body. UV light exposure leads to the depletion of the skin’s antioxidant levels including vitamin C and vitamin E. Other examples of antioxidants that are beneficial to the body, including the skin include vita-min A and beta-carotene. One of the best ways to get a variety of antioxidants is to each a variety of different

colored fruits and vegetables throughout the week. The summer growing season is here and with that we will start to see more locally available produce at su-permarkets and farm stands. Add fresh berries to your breakfast cereal, enjoy a spinach salad with watermel-on cubes for lunch, grill some zucchini for a great side dish at dinnertime and try a ruby red grapefruit as a mid-day snack.

The antioxidant vitamin C plays a role in collagen synthesis which keeps skin strong. This vitamin also helps wounds heal and is effective in protecting the skin against UV ray damage. Good food sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, bell peppers, broccoli and tomatoes. Vitamins E and A are also antioxidants and thus protect against UV raydamage. Vitamin A also aids in wound healing. Avo-cados, sunflower seeds, nuts and green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin E. Choose sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, bell peppers, and broccoli to get in your important daily vitamin A dose.

Sun exposure is a source of vitamin D but with current recommendations to limit sun exposure many people have low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D is needed for healthy hair follicles in the skin and plays a role in wound healing. Milk is fortified with vitamin D and other food sources include salmon, sardines and egg yolks.

Omega-3 fatty acids are also important nutrients for healthy skin. Fatty fish like mackerel, salmon and sar-dines are good sources as well as walnuts and eggs.In addition to eating healthy foods, skin can also be nourished with specific topical nutrients. Scientific research has proven that skin creams that contain vitamins A, C and E can be very effective. It is also very important to drink plenty of water each day to maintain good hydration status and prevent dehydration which will leave skin dry and therefore easily compromised.


July is National Baked Beans MonthBoston Baked Beans are the perfect summer side dish, but they’re complicated to make, right? Not really, here is an easy recipe for a Fourth of July BBQ. The secret to easy Boston Baked Beans? Let your crock pot do the work, and be patient.

Maple syrup gives these beans a touch of sweetness and added New England flavor. Use a large crock pot, and you’ll be able to serve six to eight with this recipe.

Yield: Serves six to eight.Ingredients:• 2 pounds of navy beans• 1 large onion, chopped• 1/2 cup molasses• 1/3 cup ketchup• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup• 3 cloves garlic, diced into small pieces• 2 teaspoons dry mustard• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce• 1-1/2 cups water• 1/2 pound salt pork

Preparation:1. Soak beans in water overnight and drain.2. Cut salt pork into thin strips and brown in a frying pan, then cut into pieces.3. Mix all ingredients in a large crock pot. Keep Boston Baked Beans cooking on a low heat setting for 10 to 12 hours. Be patient: The sauce will thicken at the 8 or 9 hour mark.

July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae DayStrawberry Sundae Day

Homemade Strawberry SauceIngredients:• 16 oz strawberries, sliced• 1/4 cup white sugar• 2 tablespoons lemon juice – about 1/2 – 1 lemon, depending on the size

Instructions”1. Add 1/2 the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a medium saucepan over low-medium heat.2. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. The strawberries will start to soften, the sugar will dissolve, and the juices will come out.3. After about 5 minutes, add the rest of the strawber-ries.4. Let the mixture gently boil until the strawberries soften.5. Remove from the heat. Serve either warm or cooled. I recommend warm over pancakes or ice cream, and cooled over cheesecake.

To Make Strawberry Coulis1. Add the cooled strawberry sauce to a blender or food processor.2. Blend until smooth.3. Optionally, push the sauce through a sieve to remove the seeds.

NotesMake Ahead Tips: Strawberry sauce can be made 1-3 days in advance. Cool fully, then store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.

For a thicker strawberry sauce, dissolve 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water. Drizzle into the boil-ing strawberry sauce and stir to combine. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

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Patriotic Sensory IdeasHow to Make Fireworks in a Jar

Materials:• Glass jar• Food coloring in assorted colors• Vegetable oil• Fork• Small bowlDirections:1. Fill the jar three-quarters full with warm water.

2. In a separate bowl, add three to four tablespoonsof oil. Add several drops of food coloring in various colors to the bowl of oil. Use a fork to mix the oil and food coloring together until small beads of color form.

3. Slowly pour the oil mixture into the jar ofwater.4. As the liquids combine, the food coloring willslowly sink out of the oil and into the water.When this happens, it will expand and beginto mix with the other colors, creating a cascading“fireworks” effect.

Colorful No-Cook Play DoughYou need:• 2 cups plain flour (all purpose)• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil• 1/2 cup salt• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar• Up to 1.5 cups boiling water (adding in incrementsuntil it feels just right)• food coloring (Red and Blue)• few drops glycerin (optional- adds more shine!)

Method:1. Mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oilin a large mixing bowl

2. Add food coloring TO the boiling water theninto the dry ingredients (color optional)

3. Stir continuously until it becomes a sticky,combined dough

4. Add the glycerin (optional)

5. Allow it to cool down then take it out of thebowl and knead it vigorously for a couple ofminutes until all of the stickiness has gone.

* This is the most important part of the process, so keep at it until it’s the perfect consistency!*

6. (If it remains a little sticky then add a touch more flour until just right)

7. Now, make some patriotic designs! (flags, rockets, etc. Star cookie cutters can be used as well)


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èThe qualities that define an exceptional Rest Home

èWhy you MUST visit a potential Rest Home

èWhat do look for during a Rest Home Tour èHelpful resources to help you in Massachusetts

Selecting a Rest Home For Your Loved OneA Guide For Family Members in Massachusetts

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• Special trained direct care sta� – best in the industry• Luxurious accommodations / Homelike accomodations• Private rooms/Semi private rooms• Safe and secure 24/7• License as DCSU-Dementia Care Special Unit• RN/LPN 24/7 on site as well as DON• Activity program from 7am-11pm

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Dodge Park Rest Home and the Oasis at Dodge Park are for seniors who need help with their activities of daily living and want luxury, convenience, and peace of mind that a secure setting can provide. We provide services including the Adult Day Care, Respite Care, Home Care, Alzheimer, Dementia and Memory Care and our monthly free Support Group.

Two Communities—One Unique Mission

Peace of mind for your family EXTRAORDINARY ELDERLY CARE

We’re so passionate about cognitive care that we wrote a book on it. We have a copy for you when you visit.

Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606 Tel: (508) 853-8180 Fax: (508) 853-4545 38 The Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606 Tel: (508) 853-8180 Fax: (508) 853-4545 3938 Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606 Tel: (508) 853-8180 Fax: (508) 853-4545

Yes, we can help if your loved one: is diagnosed with dementia requires 2 person assist, or utilized wheelchair is frail and elderly, post rehab, surgery or stroke requires oxygen in the facility as a PRN or ongoing bases requires diabetic management via oral medication or injection requires medications for behavior or sundown syndromes has aggressive behavior to some extent requires a secure facility

SELECTING A REST HOME

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A Guide for Family Members

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Dodge Park & the Oasis at Dodge Park 101 & 102 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 508-853-8180

FREE Caregivers Support Group for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers

The support group meeting is FREE and open to the communi-ty.The groups meet on the second Tuesday and third Wednesday of each month.

A light supper is provided and activity and supervi-sion for memory impaired individuals will be provid-ed for FREE by our Day Club personnel during the meeting.

Participation in a support group can be an empower-ing experience. The group is designed to help mem-bers feel better prepared to cope. Support group mem-bers report feeling less alone, more able to con-front their daily problems and more hopeful about their future.

The meetings take place at Dodge Park Rest Home at 101 Randolph Road, Worcester from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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The Bible presents growing old as a normal, natural part of life in this world. There is honor involved in the aging process, because growing old is normally accompanied by increased wisdom and experience. “Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life” (Proverbs 16:31; see also Proverbs 20:29). God wants us to remember that life is short (James 4:14) and that the beauty of youth is soon gone (Proverbs 31:30; 1 Peter 1:24).

Jewish tradition emphasizes that taking care of a parent is a tremendous blessing and mitzvah. As the Talmud in Shabbat 127a says: “These are the fruits a person enjoys in this world, and continues to enjoy them in the World to Come. They are: honoring one’s parents…”

This is particularly true when the elderly have diminished physical and mental capacity, and are confronting their own mortality. But the task of taking care of them need not feel overwhelming.

Among the most disturbing aspects of growing old—especially in cultures that set a high value on rugged individualism— is the increasing frequency of senile dementia as human lifespan increases. It seems eminently unfair that people so afflicted should be robbed of their intellectual, emotional and social vitality while their physical bodies continue to survive. Alzheimer’s disease is a particularly difficult pill to swallow because the cause is unknown and it does not seem to be related to any particularly bad health habits. While progression of Alzheimer’s can be stalled, in part, by continued active involvement in mind-stimulating and physical activity, progression of the disease is nevertheless inexorable.

With Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on the rise, finding quality care can be a challenge. Recognizing this challenge, The Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis at Dodge Park developed a new program designed specifically to meet the needs of residents with memory loss. Based on years of experience caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents, Dodge Park and The Oasis at Dodge Park Programs partners with family members and care providers to develop a framework that supports the individual, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of memory impaired residents through Cognitive, Fitness and Wellness design.

While there is currently no cure for most progressive forms of dementia, it doesn’t mean we’re powerless against them. Mounting research is building an understanding that there may be ways to slow the progression and change the pathologies of many common dementias, giving those afflicted with them and their families the possibility of more precious, fulfilling moments together.

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2. Keeping ActiveMeaningful activities promote a sense of well being, provide enjoyment, maintain functioning levels and support independence. The daily program offers small and large group activities to appeal to each resident’s personal interests.

3. Worthy StaffTaking care of those with memory loss takes a special caregiver. The N’efesh to N’efesh Program staff is specially trained to work with residents to make their lives better by including activities and care that promote self-esteem, laughter, fun and enjoyment of everyday life. Caring for a family member with memory loss can be extremely difficult. In a community that serves residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the task of caring for a loved one is shared by many dedicated and highly-trained individuals. With the knowledge that a loved one is well taken care of, caregivers can enjoy more fulfilling time together.

N’efesh to N’efesh Community Included Amenities

• Licensed Nurse on-site 24 hours per day• Medical director, nurse practitioner and a geriatric psychiatrist weekly visit• Trained Resident Assistant staff on-site 24 hour per day• DON and ADON oversight and on-call support 24/7• Daily ADL assistant as needed• Registered Dietitian and social workers weekly visit• Three nutritious meals a day, plus snacks• Residential setting with secure access• Personalized Social Care Plan designed and regularly reviewed by interdisciplinary team in conference with resident and family members• Daily Personalized Activities Program from 6am to 11pm • Spiritual Enrichment Program• Religious services• Regular gatherings for family members of residents• Spacious, secure indoor and outdoor courtyard with walking path and patio• Daily housekeeping and laundry service• Beautiful, spacious rooms• All utilities including gas, electricity, water, sewer, and trash• Emergency call system• Satellite TV service and installation• Basic telephone service (local access)• Zen Spa

The N’efesh to N’efesh TM

Memory Care Program

N’fesh to N’fesh – from the Hebrew for

“soul to soul,” is Dodge Park and Oasis at Dodge Park

specially designed program to help individuals during all stages of dementia, helping to build and maintain cognitive ability. Based on research and

recent studies, the program is comprised of six pillars of activities in which memory

care residents and guests will participate.

For more information please click here

https://www.oasisatdodgepark.com/care-options/memory-care/


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