by Jefferson Park Team Member | Jun 30, 2020 | Life at Jefferson Park, Services
Jefferson Park will be adding a new location to their name – Jefferson Park at White Pine. We’re thrilled to officially announce the project. In September 2019, it was unanimously voted by the County Commission that funds could and would be used for the building of a...
by Jefferson Park Team Member | Jun 26, 2020 | Life at Jefferson Park, Resident of the Month
Each month, our facility likes to take the time to recognize one of our residents. For the month of March, that resident is John Moser! John was born on June 29, 1963. He is a proud fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. John’s favorite treats include...
by Jefferson Park Team Member | 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 Jefferson Park Team Member | 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 Jefferson Park Team Member | 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 Jefferson Park Team Member | Feb 23, 2020 | Employee of the Month, Life at Jefferson Park
At the end of the month, Jefferson Park at Dandridge 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...
by Jefferson Park Team Member | 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 Jefferson Park Team Member | 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 Jefferson Park Team Member | 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 Jefferson Park Team Member | 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...
