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Exercise and Arthritis: Why It’s Important

by Jess Heydlauf | May 5, 2022 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments

If you have arthritis, you may shy away from exercise. However, exercise can help reduce symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swollen joints.

Managing Stress as You Age

by Jess Heydlauf | April 21, 2022 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments

Stress can have a detrimental effect on seniors’ health, increasing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and more. Learn how to manage stress.

10 Activities for People with Parkinson’s Disease

by Jess Heydlauf | April 7, 2022 | Activities, Health & Wellness | 0 Comments

Some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease prevent seniors from participating in activities they enjoy. Learn about activities that can benefit them.

The Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis

by Jess Heydlauf | March 24, 2022 | Health & Wellness | 0 Comments

Eczema and psoriasis are both common in seniors and have similar symptoms. But there are differences in their appearances, feelings, triggers, and more.

Exercise and Arthritis: Why It’s Important

Managing Stress as You Age

10 Activities for People with Parkinson's Disease

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The Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis

What You Should Know About Kidney Disease and Aging

Staying Active with Heart Disease

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10 Ways to Incorporate More Fiber into Your Diet

How to Keep Your Joints Healthy as You Age

What You Should Know About Glaucoma

5 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors

The Importance of Proper Handwashing for Seniors

10 Brain-Stimulating Activities for a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease

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10 Diabetes-Friendly Foods for Seniors

10 Reasons Your Senior Loved One Will Love Living at Grand Oaks

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Show Your Lungs Some Love for National Healthy Lung Month

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Healthy Recipes Using Fall Produce

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Prostate Cancer: What to Know

Benefits of Walking for Seniors

What to Expect When a Loved One Has Cataracts

Summer Fun for Seniors

Headaches in Seniors

Stroke Awareness: Signs, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention

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Oral Health for Seniors

Celebrate Spring with a Senior Loved One

Tips for Seniors to Stay Safe after Vaccination

Colorectal Cancer Can Be 90 Percent Curable

Financial Fitness Strategies for Seniors

Healthy lifestyle habits could prevent cancer.

Could Cancer Deaths Be Preventable?

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Vaccination Is Safe and Critical to Fighting COVID-19

Maintain a Healthy Weight in the New Year

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New Year's Resolutions to Ring in the New Year

Winter Activities for Seniors

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10 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors & Caregivers

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A Thanksgiving Unlike Any Other

Luxury Assisted Living for Your Loved One

Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know

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Mental Health in Seniors: Knowing When to Get Help

Staff Highlight: Adela Armendi Dunbebin

Mental Health in Seniors: Knowing When to Get Help

Easing the Stress of Rightsizing or Moving to Assisted Living

Healthy Aging Tips for Women

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10 Aging Myths, Debunked

Staying Healthy and Happy: 10 Tips for Caregivers

7 Summer Skin Safety Tips for Seniors

Healthy Nutrition As You Age

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What Is Respite Care?

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Sleep and Aging: Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Night's Sleep

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Stay Connected with Loved Ones During COVID-19

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Is It Time for Assisted Living Support?

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Staying Physically Active & Safe During COVID-19

Grand Oaks Celebrates Our 20th Anniversary!

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Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors

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10 Benefits of Our Johns Hopkins Medicine and Sibley Memorial Hospital Connections

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The Power of Your Phone or Tablet for Seniors

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How to Talk to Seniors About Social Distancing & COVID-19

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Social Distancing & Coronavirus: How to Protect Seniors

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COVID-19 and Seniors—What You Need to Know

10 Budget-Friendly, Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

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9 Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors

Celebrate Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Staff Education Week

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10 Benefits of Assisted Living Facilities

How to Communicate with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia

Show Your Lungs Some Love for National Healthy Lung Month

Find Your ‘Spark of Creativity’ on National Assisted Living Week

Heat Stroke & Seniors: How to Stay Safe During the Summer Heat

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What Seniors Need to Know About Herbal Supplements & Prescription Medications

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Grand Oaks Nurse Practitioner Publishes Research Article

Identifying the Types of Arthritis & Tips for Care

10 Exercises for People with Parkinson’s Disease

5 Ways to Enhance Brain Fitness & Health

10 Tips for Choosing the Right Assisted Living Community

10 Warning Signs to Look for When Visiting Aging Parents

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Sibley Memorial Hospital Baby Guild - Coming Full Circle

Grand Oaks Assisted Living Facility Staff

Grand Oaks Receives 2018 Bronze National Quality Award

What is AFIB and What Seniors Need to Know

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‘Capture the Moment’ During National Assisted Living Week

What Every Senior Should Know About Psoriasis

Grand Oaks Assisted Living Residence Earns 2018 Bronze National Quality Award

What is Low Vision & How Grand Oaks Can Help

5 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Hearing Loss

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An Open Letter: Things Not Spoken, But Always Felt

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Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and Finding the Right Care Plan

Sibley’s Grand Oaks’ Oasis Neighborhood Dementia Program Wins

Seniors Help Seniors in Honor of National Senior Citizens Day

Summer Travel Tips for Seniors

Grand Oaks Resident Elaine Light Has a Taste for Fine Dining

How Doanne Kiechel Stays Fit & Active at 88

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