by Krista Scarlett | Aug 6, 2020 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support
Easing the Stress of Rightsizing or Moving to Assisted Living Change at any age can be tough. But uprooting your entire life and rightsizing or moving to assisted living later in life can be a monumental decision with its own stressors. For seniors, moving can take a...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 28, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Healthy Aging Tips for Women On average, women may live longer than men, but they’re also at higher risk than men for many common health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and obesity. At Grand Oaks, we want...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 23, 2020 | Health & Wellness
10 Aging Myths, Debunked We’re living in an aging country. By 2060, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is expected to double from 46 million to more than 98 million. Still, there are plenty of misconceptions about aging and the older population in general. By...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 9, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
7 Summer Skin Safety Tips for Seniors Did you know ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other sources like tanning beds are the #1 cause of skin cancer? Too much exposure to the summer’s hot rays can not only cause sunburn and wrinkles, but also more extreme issues...
by Krista Scarlett | Jun 29, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
Healthy Nutrition As You Age Diet and healthy nutrition go hand in hand, especially as you get older. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), many diseases that seniors suffer are a result of a poor diet. These include cancers of the prostate, colon, and...
