Ditmas Park News
Ditmas Park Rehab COVID-19 Policy
The safety and well being of our residents is of paramount importance to us, please adhere to these strict guidelines and contact us for any further clarification.
Read More2020 Quality Initiative Recognition
Ditmas Park Care Center is proud to accept this Certificate of Achievement for the 2020 Quality Initiative Recognition Program from the American Health Care Association, and the National Center for Assisted Living.
Read MoreProud Member of the American Health Care Association
Ditmas Park Care Center is now a proud member of the American Health Care Association. We are glad to be a part of a community that is dedicated to high quality care for long term residents.
Read MoreTea Drinking Can Reduce Depression In Senior Citizens
Tea drinking can reduce depression in senior citizens, according to a recent study. This is good news as depression is a common occurrence in seniors aged 60 and older. Indeed, statistics show that 7 percent of seniors report experiencing major depressive feelings. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years…
Read MoreObesity In The United States Is At Epidemic Levels
.Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. The statistics are more than alarming. In fact, nearly 50 percent of American adults will be obese by the year 2030, and about 25 percent will be severely obese, carrying about 100 pounds of extra weight. These latest statistics were just published in the New…
Read MoreScammers Out In Force This Holiday Travel Season, Seniors Beware!
Scammers are out in force this Holiday travel season, so be careful. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to being cheated. The growing population of older Americans are vulnerable to vacation scams because many love to travel. Christmas travel is popular and expensive. That’s because many seniors want to see their families. Last year…
Read MoreHonoring Veteran’s Day
On this Veteran’s Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have scarified so much that we can live free.
Read MoreBest Care Decisions For Terminal Dementia Patients
Making best care decisions for terminal patients is very difficult. At that point, people suffering from dementia present difficult challenges to their caregivers. Second guessing among caregivers can often happen daily. Am I making the right decision? Is he (she) comfortable? What can I do to make him (her) comfortable? And, as people with dementia…
Read MoreState Legislatures Taking Charge In Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
State Legislatures continue to lead the charge against the runaway costs of prescription drug prices. Consumers all over the United States are demanding relief. Indeed, in the last two weeks, three more States have passed measures to improve drug price efficiency. In 2019 alone, 21 state legislatures have passed laws that are designed to…
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Special Thanks To Our Incredible Ditmas Park Staff!
We are grateful to our amazing and dedicated staff for their teamwork during our recent successful annual survey. We couldn’t be more proud! #settingthestandard
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