Supported movement
Enjoyable, ability-aware movement is woven into the day to encourage mobility, confidence, and participation.
- Chair exercise and stretching
- Balance-aware group movement
- Walking and transfer assistance as needed
Parkinson’s support · Provo, Utah
Keep moving. Keep connecting. Keep looking forward.
Aspen’s senior day program offers supported movement, meaningful activity, practical daily assistance, and a community where people living with Parkinson’s can stay involved.
- 3410 North Canyon Road, Provo
- Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Living well with Parkinson’s
A fuller day, shaped around changing needs.
Parkinson’s can affect movement, balance, energy, speech, mood, and the ease of everyday tasks. Symptoms also vary from one person—and one part of the day—to another.
Aspen responds with attentive, non-medical support rather than a rigid routine. The team makes space for movement and friendship, offers help with daily activities, and adjusts the pace when fatigue or mobility changes.
Care that feels personal
Every participant is known by name, routine, strengths, and the things that bring them joy.
A thoughtful next step
When might a day program make life easier?
Day care can add support before a crisis, while home is still where your loved one belongs.
- Staying active or socially connected at home is becoming more difficult
- Balance, freezing, tremor, fatigue, or daily tasks now require daytime support
- Medication timing, meals, hydration, or personal care are harder to manage alone
- A family caregiver needs reliable time to work, rest, or meet other responsibilities
Parkinson’s-aware support
Movement matters. So do friendship and joy.
The Parkinson’s Foundation identifies regular exercise as an important part of maintaining mobility, balance, flexibility, and quality of life. Aspen complements—not replaces—clinical care with enjoyable daily movement, practical support, and reasons to participate.
An accessible day
The environment and pace are designed to make everyday participation more comfortable when movement, energy, or dexterity varies.
- Open, uncluttered spaces
- Rest breaks and comfortable seating
- Help with meals, restroom needs, and daily tasks
Connection & purpose
Parkinson’s can narrow a person’s social world. Shared activities make it easier to stay involved and known.
- Music, art, games, and discussion
- Nutritious meals with friends
- A consistent community and caring team
The Aspen rhythm
An active rhythm with room to adapt.
A good day balances activity with comfort. Aspen offers consistent cues and opportunities to move, while respecting rest, medication schedules, energy changes, and individual limits.
- Arrive
Support from the first step
Team members make room for an easy arrival and understand that movement and energy can vary day to day.
- Move
Gentle, supervised activity
Chair-based or standing movement supports an active day within each participant’s abilities and care plan.
- Engage
Activities worth joining
Creative projects, music, games, and conversation keep the day social and meaningful.
- Recharge
Meals, hydration, and rest
Nutritious food, medication reminders, and room to pause help participants manage the full day comfortably.
Support for the whole family
Confidence for you. Community for them.
Caregiving for Parkinson’s often involves watching for falls, coordinating medications, helping with mobility, and adapting as symptoms change. Reliable daytime support can reduce that constant vigilance.
At Aspen, your loved one can spend time with people and participate in a structured day while you work, rest, attend appointments, or simply step out of the caregiver role for a while.
Explore caregiver resourcesWhat families gain
- Confidence that someone is present to assist with movement and daily needs
- Regular social contact and enjoyable group activity
- A predictable full-day option for work, errands, or respite
- A team that can learn your loved one’s routines, cues, and preferences
Planning with confidence
Day support works best as part of a wider care team.
Aspen’s program is non-medical and does not replace a neurologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist. Families should share relevant mobility, swallowing, communication, and medication guidance so the day can be supportive and safe.
- Accessible setting with open spaces and mobility assistance
- 4:1 client-to-aide ratio for close, individualized attention
- Gentle group movement adapted to comfort and ability
- Full-day scheduling, transportation options, meals, and medication reminders
Good questions are welcome
Frequently asked questions
Every family’s needs are different. A tour is the best way to see the center, meet the team, and talk through fit.
Can someone with mobility challenges participate?
Yes. Aspen’s center is accessible, and team members can assist with walking, transfers, seating, and personal care. The team will talk with your family before enrollment to understand specific mobility and safety needs.
Is Aspen’s movement program physical therapy?
No. Aspen provides non-medical senior day care and supportive group movement, not physical therapy or a clinical exercise prescription. Participants should continue care with their physician and Parkinson’s-trained rehabilitation professionals, and share relevant safety guidance with Aspen’s team.
Can you help with medication timing?
Yes — Aspen provides medication reminders based on the schedule your family shares with the team. Ask about the center’s medication policies and how they fit your loved one’s routine.
Come see Aspen for yourself
See what an active, supported day can feel like.
Tour Aspen’s Provo center, meet the team, and talk through your loved one’s mobility, energy, interests, and daily routine.