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Funny Friday...Friday Laugh...
A little humor to end the week
March 22, 2013
Have a Hearing Screening if Hearing Loss is Suspected
Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the United States, affecting people of all ages. According to the Hearing Alliance of America, more than 28 million Americans have significant hearing loss. Advancing age is the number-one reason for hearing loss.
A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear is not working in the usual way. This includes the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, hearing (acoustic) nerve, and auditory system. Hearing loss can vary greatly among people and can be due to any of a number of causes.
While no formal guidelines exist for hearing screenings, an initial screening at age 50 is recommended. If no problem is detected, another screening should be conducted in five years. If a problem is found, annual testing is recommended.
If you can answer "yes" to two or more of the following, there is a good chance that your ears aren't working as well as they should, indicating that you should have a hearing test:
- Others tell you the TV is too loud.
- You feel you can hear, but understanding all the words is a problem.
- You have difficulty following conversation in a crowd or noisy environment.
- You think that people are mumbling.
- You frequently ask for repetition or ask another person what was said.
- You feel that others are talking too quietly.
Although most hearing loss doesn't cause true physical symptoms, it does impact social relationships, emotional health, and overall well-being. Discovering and treating hearing loss can significantly decrease those effects.
COMING EVENTS AT DODGE PARK
April 17, 2013 at 6:00pm - Presentation by Micha Shalev MHA CDP CDCM
April 26, 2013 at 7:30pm - A Night of Harp and Violin (see flyer below)
FREE Dementia/Alzheimer's Workshop Series at Dodge Park Rest Home
The first workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. This workshop is in celebration of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Alzheimer's and Dementia Staff Education Week, February 14th to the 21st.
See flyer below!!!
Tours and refreshments will be available between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. Workshop from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Micha Shalev, MHA, CDP, CDCM Owner/Administrator of Dodge Park Rest Home will provide expert guidance on caring for people diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. RSVP required.
Continue Laughing
You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because
you stop laughing! Dodge Park Funny Friday (GCFJ) is an acronym for the
Good, Clean Funnies Jokes. We hope you will enjoy our Friday morning
jokes before the start of your day that you will want to share them with
your family and friends.
From Micha Shalev, Ben Herlinger and Carrie Lindberg,
at Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club
If you like Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club Funny
Friday edition, let us know. If you don't, you might be
too serious, and you can easily unsubscribe from our
Funny Friday newsletter.
- Relaxation through Self-Hypnosis with Rabbi Irving Luchans |
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| Dodge Park Rest Home Alzheimer's / Dementia Caregivers Support Group | | |
 Our next support group will take place on Tuesday April 9, 2013 at
6pm (2nd Tuesday of each month).
The support group meeting is FREE
and open to the public.
Please call (508) 853-8180 to find out more information.
The support group leader is Elaine Kapperman, LICSW.
Ms. Kapperman has many years of experience with grief counseling, elder
and caregiver issues, coping with illness, EMDR, relaxation techniques, child treatment. She is running Dodge Park support group since 2007. |
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| Washington Talk | I've decided that from now on, I'm going to answer every question like a presidential candidate.
"Bryan, what are you gonna do this weekend?"
"Thats a great question and an important one. And I WILL do something this weekend. But let me take a step back and answer a broader question. What are we ALL doing this weekend? As a nation? As a world? This weekend, I will do something comprehensive and robust, yet fun. We all should."
"But, what are you going to do?" "What I'm going to do involves three things. First, its going to be relaxing. Second, its going to be enjoyable. Lastly, I'm going to make sure that it is cost-effective, so I don't get into a deficit. Four weeks ago, I said I was going to do something - and I did. This weekend will be no different!"
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| Special passenger | The Pope is traveling by limo across America to make appearances. One day he sees that his driver is taking him on an old dirt highway and the area is fairly desolate. He asks his driver, "You know, I've always had a chauffeur. I bet it's fun to drive. Would you mind if I gave it a try?" The driver is a bit suprised, but agrees. After all, he is the Pope The driver gets in the back of the limosine and lets the Pope take the wheel. The Pope is having such a good time that he speeds up. As he goes around a bend, a cop clocks him speeding and pulls him over. The officer walks to the window and upon seeing who it is, radios headquarters. Cop: "I just pulled over a car for speeding, but it's someone special Should I give him a ticket?"
H.Q.: " Is it the governor?"
Cop: "Bigger."
H.Q.: "The President?!?" Cop: "Bigger." H.Q.: "Damn! Who's bigger than the president?!?" Cop: "I don't know, but he's got the Pope as a chauffeur!"
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| UNDERSTANDING ENGINEERS | |
To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be
What is the difference between Mechanical Engineers and Civil Engineers? Mechanical Engineers build weapons and Civil Engineers build targets.
Three engineering students were gathered together discussing the possible designers of the human body. One said, "It was a mechanical engineer. Just look at all the joints." Another said, "No, it was an electrical engineer. The nervous system has many thousands of electrical connections." The last one said, "Actually it must have been a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic waste pipeline through a recreational area?
Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet | |
| 50 Dollars is 50 Dollars | |
Joe and his wife Jackie went to the state fair every year, and every year Joe would say," Jackie, I'd like to ride in that helicopter." Jackie always replied, "I know Joe, but that helicopter ride is 50 dollars and 50 dollars is 50 dollars."
One year Jackie and Joe went to the fair, and Joe said "Jackie I'm 85 years old. if I don't ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance." Jackie replied, "Joe, that helicopter is 50 dollars and 50 dollars is 50 dollars." The pilot over heard the couple and said, "folks I'll make you a deal. I'll take the both of you for a ride; if you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word I won't charge you! but if you say one word, it's 50 dollars."
Joe and Jackie agreed and up they went. the pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres, but not a word was heard. he did his dare devil tricks over and over again, but still not a word. When they landed, the pilot turned to Joe and said, "by golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!"
Joe replied, "well I almost said something when Jacjie fell out, but, you know, 50 dollars is 50 dollars!" | |
| The IRS Revenue | Rabbi Rabinovitz answers his phone.
"Hello?"
"Hello, is this Rabbi Rabinovitz?"
"It is."
"This is the the URS office. Can you help us?"
"I'll try."
"Do you know Sam Cohen?"
"I do."
"Is he a member of your congregation?"
"He is."
"Did he donate $10,000 to the synagogue rebuilding fund last year?"
"He will!" | |
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| Night of Romantic Harp and Violin at Dodge Park Rest Home April 26, 2013 at 7:30pm | |
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| Dodge Park Rest Home
Worcester Premier Rest Home Facility
Specialized in Caring for the Frails Elderly and Those Diagnosed with Memory Impairment and/or Alzheimer's Diseas and a Supportive Social Model Day/Night Club Program for Seniors
101 Randolph Road
Worcester, MA 01606
e-mail: m.shalev@dodgepark.com
508-853-8180 |  |
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