What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a term used to describe a group of disorders affecting the frontal and temporal lobes…
5Study Indicates “Use It Or Lose It” Approach May Protect Against Memory Loss
A study at Iowa State University identified a brain protein that is essential for building memories. Lower levels of…
Volunteers Delight Residents with Musical Performance
Parc Provence volunteers are some of the most valued members of our memory care community. We especially love it…
Occupational Therapy Benefits Memory Care Residents
Students studying occupational therapy at St. Louis College of Health Careers recently visited Parc Provence to work with our…
Residents Enjoy Bob Fosse Educational Program
A joint effort between employees from both Parc Provence and McKnight Place, our sister community, recently resulted in the…
Employee Appreciation
At Parc Provence, we are fortunate to have the best employees in the industry. Specially trained in memory care…
2016 Music Festival is Coming to a Close
The 2016 Parc Provence Music Therapy Festival continued this week! Highlights included a visit from pianist Matt Davis. Residents…
An Overview of Music Therapy
Music therapy offers many benefits to people who have Alzheimer’s and dementia. Musical awareness is one of the last…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
It is common knowledge that Alzheimer’s disease affects the ability to remember, but other truths about the disease are…
Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage
Today we had the honor of celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of one of our residents and his wife….