March 1, 2021
Financial Decision Making
Disclaimer: The following information is neither legal advice nor making specific recommendations for your loved one’s financial situation. It is purely informative. Please consult an elder law attorney to aid you in managing your loved one’s finances. Planning Ahead Navigating the path of financial and legal decision making is hard. … View article»
January 26, 2021
Practicing Self-Care
Being a caregiver for a person with dementia is a more than a full time job, its 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and often 24 hours a day. Your duties as a caregiver are constant throughout the day from daily hygiene, meal and medication preparation, transportation, and … View article»
January 22, 2021
Renewed Hope
Monday, the 18th, there was an electric feeling in the air at Parks’ Place – we hosted a vaccine clinic for our residents, staff, and essential caregivers to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine! We turned our clinic into a party to celebrate this first step in protecting … View article»
November 16, 2020
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: Understanding Person-Environment Fit Model and Transitions Theory
As it becomes apparent that your loved one needs extra support in his or her daily life, it can be difficult to know the necessary type of support. There is a large continuum of care available to elders with many more options than 50 years ago. So, how do you … View article»
September 17, 2020
When is Placement Needed?
The timing of finding a home is unique for each individual with dementia. Just as no two people will have the same journey with dementia, no two people will have the same timeline and circumstances that will contribute to finding a home. This makes it very difficult for families to … View article»
September 11, 2020
When is it time to intervene?
Early diagnosis of dementia is crucial to preventing a crisis and for planning treatment and care. It is difficult to tell if cognition changes are simply age related changes (normal aging) or dementia (not normal aging). Therefore, knowing when to seek in-home care or place a loved one in a … View article»
September 4, 2020
Finding Strength Through Song
Karen and Jerry Parks joined a brand new chorus group 6 years ago, not knowing that in a few short years it would inspire chorus groups across the country and the world. Inaugural Members In 2014 the Giving Voice Chorus was created when two faculty members who had cared for … View article»
July 17, 2020
Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment
Dementia can be a difficult disease to diagnose because there is no single definitive test to identify it or which type. Most physicians agree, however, that improving early diagnosis of dementia is important for patients and their families, as well as for researchers looking for ways to halt or slow … View article»
July 9, 2020
Building Community through Support Groups
When Jerry Parks was diagnosed at age 56 with young onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) his family started to search for support groups. Moreover, not just a general group, but groups specific to their situations. His wife, Karen, searched for a support group for spouses of people diagnosed with young onset. … View article»
June 9, 2020
Forgetfulness and Dementia
At times, we all forget details like where we placed our keys or we forget to buy an item on our grocery list. This is normal. Regardless of age, when we are feel stressed or fatigued it is not uncommon to forget details.
