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Senior Respite Care Services In Brooklyn, NY
For the best Senior Respite Care in Brooklyn, NY, contact Ditmas Park Rehab Telephone number for Ditmas Park Rehab, is: (718) 462-8100 What is respite care? If you are caring for an elderly parent or a handicapped child, do you sometimes feel stressed out and overwhelmed? You are not alone. AARP reports that 38 percent of…
Read MoreCreate A Safe Home for Your Loved One With Dementia
Make a safe home for a family member suffering from dementia by implementing these suggestions. Safe Home: Review your current set up Abilities vary greatly among people with dementia and can disappear suddenly. Regularly reevaluate balance, coordination, strength and the ability to sit, stand and walk with or without assistance. Add more…
Read MoreWinter Safety Message From Our Administrator
During the winter season, hospitalizations inevitably increase due to the cold weather conditions. The majority of those instances will be related to spending excessive time exposed to the elements, such as while waiting at a bus stop or on a subway platform. Here are some helpful tips to keep you warm and out of the…
Read MoreHoliday Recap In PHOTOS!
Santa brought good cheer to Ditmas Park this holiday season! View additional photos on our Facebook Page! Thanks Craig, for sharing these excellent photos!
Read MoreMedication Interactions Can Disrupt Successful Dementia Treatment
Medication interactions can disrupt and ruin successful dementia treatment, says John Marek, President of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Doctors have used the same arsenal of drugs for years to treat dementia in elderly patients. But the aging population has dramatically changed thereby calling for more sophisticated drug strategies. For example, says Marek, “Our skilled…
Read MoreRelief Greets Tax Bill Passage From Senior Provider Groups
Relief was expressed by senior living provider groups yesterday at Congress’ passage of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, 2017. Relief: Provisions Of the Bill The bill lowers the top individual tax rate from 39.6% to 37%. It reduces the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. Most important, it also eliminates…
Read MoreFestive Holiday Decorations At Ditmas Park Rehab Center!
Take a look at our resplendent and festive holiday setup! We had so much fun creating it!
Read MoreOur Ditmas Park December 2017 Digest Is Here!
To read or print our digest, please click on the link below and enjoy! Dec_Newsletter
Read MoreRehabilitation For Seniors Suffering From Arthritis
Arthritis affects health and quality of life for one in five adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation. One-third of the 50 million Americans with arthritis — about 16.7 million people — are over the age of 65. Skilled nursing and rehab facilities should be well equipped to provide robust post-acute rehabilitation to seniors who suffer…
Read MoreHappy Birthday From Ditmas Park!
We would like to wish a happy birthday to all of our Ditmas Park family who are celebrating birthdays this month! The birthday party we put together this week and the live entertainment was prepared just for you! We wish you all Godspeed and many more joyous and happy birthdays to come! was for all…
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