When your child gets sick, who do you call? If you’re like most parents, you have the number of your pediatrician on speed dial because you know children need specialized care. And while you may not have thought much about it, the same is true...
If you have a loved one with Parkinson’s Disease, you’ll be happy to know that Park Springs has its own Parkinson’s Support Group. It is a close-knit community of Members and spouses who have joined forces to support one another as they learn to manage...
At Park Springs, one of the most important roles on our Assisted Living care teams is our Care Navigators. Recently, we sat down with one of our onsite geriatricians, Dr. Khan, to hear why he believes Care Navigators are an essential part of our person-centered...
It’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle as you age and a big part of that is regular exercise. Unfortunately, many forms of exercise can be tough on joints and ligaments which often leads to injuries that can sideline you for good. But yoga is one...
Have you been looking for a fun way to cool off, get in better shape, and improve your mood? If that’s the case, come take a dip in the pool as there are so many health benefits of swimming for seniors. From basic swimming to water...
When you’ve come to the place where you need help caring for an aging loved one, it’s often difficult to decide what the solution for their long-term needs should be. To make the right choice, it’s helpful to understand the most common criteria for evaluating...
More Coastal Georgia residents are choosing Park Springs for many reasons. Read on for their stories. When the last big hurricane threatened her Skidaway Island neighborhood with high winds and rising floodwaters, Park Springs Member Beverly W. finally decided she’d had enough. “Our daughter in Marietta,...
When Park Springs Member Brian’s wife, Judy, began to experience more signs of dementia, he was faced with the reality that they were aging very differently. While he was still active and enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and many other hobbies, Judy’s memory and physical abilities...
Dealing with the pandemic over the past several years has taken its toll on everyone, especially seniors. Fear and isolation had a major impact on quality of life in 2020 and 2021, and many people are taking time to reevaluate their current living situation, or...
Respite care can have many benefits. If you have an aging loved one, choosing the right type of care is important to ensure the health and happiness of everyone involved. Learn more about the benefits of respite care and when and why it might be...