I met Alzheimer’s disease several years ago and it changed my life forever. It is changing all of our lives now. I was an intern at an assisted living community. I started off saddened, frankly frightened at times, and knew that I had a lot to learn. I was thankfully trained extensively on how to… Read more

There are alarming statistics that dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease cases are expected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050 (source). I sure do hope that is not true. I do know that there have been great improvements in our knowledge of how to effectively care for those struggling with dementia however. Take this “Dementia… Read more

Welcome to Dawn Senior Services! I am so excited to bring you this company, website, and news feed! I hope you have enjoyed what you’ve seen so far and want to learn more! Please take some time to read about me, Jessica Dawn Parker, and what services I provide for seniors in and around Jacksonville,… Read more

My grandmother, whom I affectionately call “Nana Banana”, and I share several similar interests. One of which is a love of an afternoon spent at the movie theater with a warm bag of popcorn and a good movie on the screen between us.  I remember spending summer days with her when she would sometimes treat… Read more

WOW! These senior ladies take flight for the first time in their seventies and the experience is joyful to say the least.  Please take a look at this video and see how these lovely ladies, An and Ria, work with Vodafone Firsts to face their fears and live life to the fullest. I believe traveling… Read more

Are you or your loved one ready for an electric wheelchair or scooter but have questions about how to pay for it? I recently came across an article featured on The Huffington Post entitled, “How to Get a Medicare-Covered Power Scooter or Wheelchair“. It is a simple and helpful quick guide that will assist you… Read more

Healthy eating is of the utmost importance to all of us, including and especially seniors. But what happens when we get older and our tastes begin to change, our energy begins to decline, and a trip to the grocery store becomes a chore too hard to handle alone? I was very impressed with this article… Read more

Technology is for you. It is for your loved one. It is for EVERYONE. Technology is obviously entrenched permanently in all of our lives today and will only be more so in the future. No matter who you are or what your age, technology is going to be available and important from now on. Please… Read more