Difficult Conversations about Care-giving with Your Parents
Having aging parents can create a myriad of challenging circumstances for both you and them. When your parent arrives at a point when they need extra help but are refusing, the situation becomes increasingly difficult. Accepting aging does not come easy, let...
What is My Role Once My Loved One Goes to a Skilled Nursing Care Facility?
Skilled nursing care facilities are living facilities that offer various services such as assistance with daily living activities, physical therapy, health services and the like. Making the choice to place a loved one in an elder care community can be...
Resident of the Month: Sandra Ballard
Sandra Ballard is Jefferson Park at Dandridge’s June Resident of the Month. Sandra was raised in Strawberry Plains and always enjoyed helping her mother with daily chores growing up. Sandra loves helping others and can always be found taking advantage of...
Employee of the Month: Leslie Ferguson
Jefferson Park at Dandridge’s June Employee of the Month is our Dietary Manager, Leslie Ferguson! Leslie has been with JPD since September 2014. When she started her career with us, Leslie was a social service assistant. She made her way to the front...
Resident of the Month: Lonnie Hogan
Lonnie Hogan is our Resident of the Month! Lonnie was born in Gallup, NM in May of 1942. At the age of 6, he moved to Morristown, TN and has remained in the area ever since. Lonnie is married to Judy, and they have 1 daughter, 3 grandchildren, and 4...
Employee of the Month: Dreama Shelton
Our May employee of the month is Certified Nursing Assistant, Dreama Shelton. Dreama started working with us mid-year in 2017 after completing her CNA class at Jefferson Park at Dandridge. She is a hard worker and has a positive impact on all the staff and elders she...
Physical Therapy for Seniors
The importance of physical therapy for seniors can’t be understated. Seniors who suffer from chronic pain or who are recovering from illness or injury can experience enormous benefits from customized physical therapy, which can help restore or enhance...
Employee of the Month: Darlene Myers
Jefferson Park at Dandridge is happy to announce our April employee of the month as Darlene Myers. Darlene works in the housekeeping/laundry division of Jefferson Park and has been with us for almost 6 years. She is a hard worker and loved by all the...