Finding the right place for Rodney wasn’t a smooth process for his wife Alice. Everyone made promises, but she found the reality didn’t measure up. She felt worried, exhausted, and guilty. But as a result, being “kicked out” of one facility turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It led her and Rodney to a place she calls “the perfect fit.” Hear their story:
Some area facilities claim to provide Parkinson’s care, but look closely and you can see a difference. Saint Simeon’s is truly committed to providing a higher quality of life for those in need of specialized Parkinson’s disease care. As a Struthers Parkinson's Care Network – Certified Community, we receive specialized Parkinson’s training, undergo performance audits, and must maintain a specific standard of care for our Parkinson’s residents and their families.
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Saint Simeon’s nursing staff and therapy team have received Parkinson’s education and training on the disease process, including symptom management and medication regimens, as well as the benefits of therapeutic exercise and its positive effect in potentially slowing down the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Several staff members have undergone training in PWR! Moves and Parkinson’s-specific skill training programs to maintain or restore skills that may have deteriorated.
Saint Simeon’s has many pieces of equipment in their Wellness Center specifically for those individuals in need of Parkinson’s disease care. This equipment includes: