by admin | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Resources, Life at Jefferson Park, Patient Wellness + Safety, Services
Daily fitness regimens, nutritious home-cooked meals, and social support. As a loved one ages, decisions have to be made that impact their living situations. While many elders want to maintain a sense of independence by living at home, there are studies that show that...
by admin | May 15, 2020 | Family Resources, Patient Wellness + Safety, Services
As your aging loved one under your care starts to get older, they will require more assistance. While it is important to provide the support they need, it is also vital for elders to maintain as much independence as possible. Aging adults want to live as independently...
by admin | Mar 12, 2020 | Patient Wellness + Safety
Based upon recommendations we have received from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and for the safety and protection of our residents, we are asking that there be no...
by admin | Feb 23, 2020 | Employee of the Month, Life at Jefferson Park
At the end of the month, Jefferson Park likes to recognize one of our team members for their outstanding work. For the month of January, our Employee of the Month is Morgan Mounts! Morgan is a CNA and Schedule Coordinator, and she has been working with us for four and...
by admin | Feb 19, 2020 | I'm Still Me, Life at Jefferson Park, Resident of the Month
David “Cleve” Smith was born and raised in Jefferson City, TN, and he has achieved a lot in his 87 years of life. David grew up on a farm with his father, Orie Lincoln, and his mother, Bernice Bible. His favorite memory growing up was sneaking out of bed at night and...
by admin | Jan 24, 2020 | Family Resources, Life at Jefferson Park, Patient Wellness + Safety
Residents living in long-term care facilities love visits from their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. However, nursing homes can sometimes be a bit intimidating for young children. To make these visits more fun for both children and residents, here is a list of...
by admin | Dec 11, 2019 | Family Resources, Services
If you have recently begun the search for finding a safe and nurturing living arrangement for an elder, you may not know where to begin. Many individuals begin with “nursing homes near me” only to find that there are multiple levels of care associated with...
by admin | Nov 21, 2019 | Family Resources, Patient Wellness + Safety
Most of us have a difficult time admitting when we need help. This is especially true when it comes to asking for help from our children when we get older because we want to appear strong. However, needing help is nothing to be ashamed of. If you have an aging parent...
by admin | Nov 13, 2019 | I'm Still Me, Life at Jefferson Park
When asked the best advice he could give, Robert Mynatt says “Stay in touch with the Lord.” This is sound advice from a man who has lived a long, well-traveled life. Robert was born April 14, 1927, in Knox County, Tennessee, to William Tell and Sarah...
by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Employee of the Month
Jefferson Park would be nothing without our employees. Our team strives everyday to help make our facility the best it can be! At the end of every month, we like to highlight one team member as the employee of the month. For the month of October, our employee of the...
