Parker’s Memorial Day Ceremony Brings with it a Surprise Connection
Is it just a coincidence that Parker program participant Leonard Aarons' grandfather served with poet Joyce Kilmer in the 69th infantry regiment army out of New York 100 years ago?
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Celebrating One Year of Parker’s New Look
It’s been one year since a new Parker was unveiled and we think it’s safe to say that the words “Vibrant, Creative and Enriching,” have become a part of every employee’s daily language.
Parker Empowers Caregivers With Info and New Tools
Parker brought caregivers together for a day packed with tools to encourage growth, learning and emotional support at our first annual Caregiver Conference.
A Heartfelt Moment
As a Senior Recreation Coordinator, Lyndsey Lotrario witnesses many wonderful "Parker Moments," however, this one gave her goosebumps.
Research for the Greater Good
Here at Parker we know it’s not enough to develop new models of care—they must be tested and benchmarked to measure their effectiveness and discover opportunities for improvement. In this blog post, President and CEO Roberto Muñiz discusses the importance of research and how it can advance best practices in long-term care.
Making Aging Part of Life at Third Grade Career Day
Parker's Director of Social Work, Marcy Salzberg, taught the third grade students at her son's elementary school about agism and its impact on society with a quick game of The Power of Labels.
Celebrating New Jersey Horticultural Therapy Week
The best Horticulture Therapists don’t just lead a program and provide resources and ideas; they also generate enthusiasm for the subject and an abiding interest in further involvement. Lee Shahay, Horticulture Specialist at Parker, has been precisely this type of leader for our growing horticulture program.
Not a Typical Resident Interview
Theresa Holstein, MDS Coordinator at Parker at McCarrick, scheduled a meeting with a new resident. What she thought would be a typical Resident Interview turned out to be a huge surprise!
Celebrating Lincoln on His 209th Birthday
For Presidents' Day, Parker hired Robert Costello, Civil War reenactor and acclaimed impressionist of Abraham Lincoln, to visit senior centers in the area.
Parker CEO Witnesses NJ Governor’s Executive Order for Puerto Rico Aid
Roberto Muñiz was invited to witness New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy sign Executive Order 10, which establishes the Commission on Puerto Rico Relief.