08/11/2025

Living Well with Neurological Conditions

This blog is provided by Edencrest + Fox Therapy – we’re here to support you.

Aging gracefully doesn’t mean facing cognitive and neurological conditions alone. At Edencrest Senior Living, in partnership with Fox Therapy, we believe in building a vibrant and safe community where every resident can live with dignity—even in the face of challenges like brain injuries, dementia, or Parkinson’s disease.

Our residents benefit from in-home therapeutic care delivered by Fox Therapy’s physical, occupational, and speech therapists. These experts not only rehabilitate but help our residents thrive, bringing personalized treatment plans that are covered by Medicare Part B—with no hospitalization or homebound status required.

🧠 Brain Injury in Seniors: The Silent Epidemic

According to the CDC, adults aged 65+ experience the highest rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) hospitalizations and deaths, often due to falls. These incidents, sometimes called the “silent epidemic,” are more dangerous for seniors because of age-related changes in the brain and body.

At Edencrest, Fox Therapy clinicians use multidisciplinary rehab programs to address physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. Evidence-based treatments—like balance training, cognitive retraining, and adaptive equipment education—help reduce rehospitalization and promote independence.

🧠 National Insight:

The Brain Injury Association of America emphasizes early intervention and continuous therapy to improve outcomes for older adults with TBI.
The Mayo Clinic reinforces that tailored physical therapy can prevent decline and re-injury in aging adults with brain injuries.

🎧 Listen and Learn: Explore stories of brain injury recovery in our featured Dig It Podcast episode from On With Life
. Dig It hosted a special four-part series alongside On With Life as part of the 2024 Hubbell Extreme Build, Homes of Hope.

🧓 Living with Dementia: Compassionate Support That Works

Dementia is a complex and progressive condition impacting over 6 million Americans, with Alzheimer’s disease as its most common form. At Edencrest, we meet this challenge with heart and science.

Fox Therapy delivers structured programs focused on cognitive engagement, fall prevention, and caregiver education. Therapeutic interventions are proven to improve activity scores and reduce difficult behaviors and caregiver burden.

🧠 National Insight:

The Alzheimer’s Association supports the role of occupational therapy in enhancing memory care through meaningful activity.
Research from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that a structured home-based occupational therapy program significantly delays the need for nursing home care.

Our memory care residents are never alone. They’re surrounded by compassionate 24/7 staff, meaningful activities, and a network of support, all designed to help them maintain purpose and connection.

🕺 Parkinson’s Disease: Moving Forward with Strength and Voice

Over one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, and many are unaware of how transformative physical, occupational, and speech therapy can be. While there is no cure, effective therapy slows progression, reduces fall risk, and improves daily function.

Fox Therapy provides targeted support with high-intensity strength training, gait improvement, cognitive rehabilitation, and voice therapy, delivered right at Edencrest. Our residents benefit from individualized care plans and 1:1 attention, all while feeling safe in a supportive community.

🧠 National Insight:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation champions physical therapy as one of the most effective non-drug interventions to improve mobility and quality of life.
Harvard Health Publishing highlights that exercise, especially when tailored, can have neuroprotective effects in those with Parkinson’s.

❤️ Why Edencrest + Fox Therapy Make the Difference

Our partnership with Fox Therapy brings peace of mind to families and empowers residents to live their best lives—even with complex neurological conditions.