One of the challenges of growing older is how much harder it is to maintain a close social network. Neighbors move away, health needs intensify, and mobility issues make it difficult to get out––these and other age-related changes can lead to isolation, loneliness, and depression. On...
Aging Topic celebrated National Dog Day by sharing research regarding the benefits of dog ownership for seniors that was provided by Isakson Living’s Park Springs and Peachtree Hills Place communities. Some of the fido-friendly facts shared include: A study in The Journal of Physical Activity...
Linked Senior’s #ActivitiesStrong Executive Edition featured Isakson Living COO Donna Moore on a webinar where she shared lessons on how to create a mission-driven organization with a culture that empowers employees to be their best and provide person-directed care each and every day, even –...
There’s a reason we love pets here at Park Springs––they’re good for our Members! In Independent Living, we welcome cats and dogs of all sizes, even larger dogs. From the walking paths throughout our 61-acre campus to the longer trails right next door at Stone...
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a cause we love because brain health is always top of mind at Park Springs. Research shows that the key to slowing the aging process and improving brain health is to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Through...
Senior living can feel like a whole new world with its own language and unfamiliar rules. We want you to know that you’re not the only one who is confused when it comes to navigating this new landscape. And that’s why we are here to...
One in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by fragile and brittle bones. It’s often called a...
Park Springs Healthcare Administrator Nadia Williams recently shared the powerful story of how we’ve come full circle from where we were one year ago when Park Springs locked the doors to the outside world on The Eden Alternative Live show. Click to view her interview....
See LeadingAge's Mission Moment featuring Park Springs and the amazing story of the 77 day lock-in: LeadingAge’s Mission Moment Video. And to read more about Park Springs efforts to keep our Members safe during the Covid pandemic, click here....
Are you having conversations with your parents or a loved one about moving them to assisted living? Here are a few points you might want to discuss with them as you help make this tough decision. Myth 1: I’ll miss my home too much. Reality: To be...