The Parkway Senior Living

03/17/2026

Tim rocking it at our Pub Crawl!!

03/17/2026

Parkway had its very own Pub Crawl and it was a hit! 🍻🍀 Residents from every neighborhood, along with family and staff, joined in on the fun at each stop. We couldn’t have done it without all of our partnerships showing up today and making this event memorable! Assisted Living Locators Kansas City - Missouri EmpowerMe Wellness Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care Brighton Hospice - Independence, MO Kelley Snyder and Assisted Moving of Kansas City
Thank you all and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

Charlie and Elizabeth discuss "Wandering and Hoarding" as it relates to dementia care. The possible causes for each are explained as are supportive caregiver responses.
Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Car Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.

Charlie and Elizabeth discuss "Wandering and Hoarding" as it relates to dementia care. The possible causes for each are explained as are supportive caregiver...

03/16/2026

We’ve had so many fun festivities leading up to St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Between scavenger hunts, leprechaun hunts, crafts, cookie decorating, punch and even Driscoll School of Irish Dancers, the festive spirit has been everywhere. It’s been such a joyful time celebrating together, and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!

03/16/2026

Join us tomorrow at 6pm CST, 7pm EST for our weekly Dementia Care support group!

https://zoom.us/j/2096854630

03/15/2026

Today was our Tour of Ireland brunch! 🍀 We enjoyed delicious food, celebrated Irish culture, and shared great company together. It was a wonderful morning filled with good food and even better conversation. 🇮🇪✨

03/13/2026

In honor of Women's History Month, join us in celebrating Eva!

Eva Maria Elisabeth Shoemaker was born on February 23, 1944, in Breslau, Germany—now part of Poland. She spent her childhood and teenage years in Germany, remaining there until the age of eighteen.

Eva’s love story began with a blind date arranged by a mutual friend. She spoke only German, and James spoke only English, so their early conversations were translated by a friend who accompanied them on dates. Despite the language barrier, their connection was immediate. Just three months after meeting, Eva married James Shoemaker on May 15, 1962, in a civil ceremony officiated by a judge due to her German citizenship and legal requirements.

At the time, James was serving in the United States Army, and shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to the United States. They welcomed two children, Teresa and Tom, and later remarried in the U.S. so they could have the church wedding they had always wanted. As James’s Army career required frequent moves, Eva devoted herself to raising their children and managing the household as a stay-at-home mother.

Following James’s military retirement, the couple relocated to Odessa, Texas, where he worked in the oil industry for four years. During this time, Eva worked in the shoe department at Dillard’s. The family later settled in Blue Springs, Missouri, where James held various jobs, including driving a school bus. Eva joined him as a bus aide, allowing them to work side by side.

Both Eva and James retired in 1999 and embraced their love of travel. Over the years, they explored the United States in several RVs, visiting destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Roaring River in Missouri, Lake Jacomo Campgrounds, and numerous states for camping adventures. Their RV travels concluded in 2010 when James began experiencing medical issues.

The couple remained in their Blue Springs home, staying active in their church and deeply involved with their family. In 2022, Eva lost the love of her life after 60 years of marriage. Today, she is the proud grandmother of one grandchild and one great-grandchild, carrying forward a legacy built on love, partnership, and shared adventure.

03/13/2026

During Story Corner, residents read Billie Jean Peet, Athlete by Andrea Beaty to our Boone Preschool friends and then schooled them in a fun game of basketball! 🏀📚 We had such a great time together!

03/13/2026

This week in our Arrow App Tech Support class, Autumn, our Resident Service Director, showed some of the Ambassadors how to enter personal information and preferences in the Arrow App. This training helps our ambassadors assist new residents with setting up their profiles when they move in. What a great way to make the most of the Arrow App and ensure everyone gets off to a smooth start!