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Protect Your Vision: 5 Eye Exercises for Seniors

There are many misconceptions surrounding your most vital organ. Let’s debunk common heart health myths.

Heart Health: Myth vs. Fact

There are many misconceptions surrounding your most vital organ. Let’s debunk common heart health myths.

Safe Activities for Vision-Impaired Seniors

Vision loss affects 1 in 4 people over 80. Learn more about safe activities for vision-impaired seniors.

Reduce Dementia Risk with Physical Activity

Learn how to reduce dementia risk by staying active – and which exercises are best for your brain health!

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15 Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility
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Controlling Your Cholesterol as You Age
Grand Oaks Senior Living Commemorates National Assisted Living Week®
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How Grand Oaks Helps You Age Well
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Seniors: Stay Safe from Fraud and Scams
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What to Look for in Memory Care
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5 New Hobbies to Start this Summer
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Fun Activities to Do While Visiting Your Loved One at Grand Oaks
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What to Consider When Choosing a Senior Living Community
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Fresh Summer Recipes for Seniors
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10 Ways the Grand Oaks Team Improves the Lives of Residents
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Exercise and Arthritis: Why It’s Important
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Managing Stress as You Age
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10 Activities for People with Parkinson's Disease
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The Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis
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What You Should Know About Kidney Disease and Aging
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Staying Active with Heart Disease
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10 Ways to Incorporate More Fiber into Your Diet
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How to Keep Your Joints Healthy as You Age
Mother and daughter talking at table
What You Should Know About Glaucoma
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5 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
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The Importance of Proper Handwashing for Seniors
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10 Brain-Stimulating Activities for a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease
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10 Diabetes-Friendly Foods for Seniors
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10 Reasons Your Senior Loved One Will Love Living at Grand Oaks
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Show Your Lungs Some Love
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Healthy Recipes Using Fall Produce
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Prostate Cancer: What to Know
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Benefits of Walking for Seniors
Man struggles with cataracts
What to Expect When a Loved One Has Cataracts
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Summer Fun for Seniors
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Headaches in Seniors
Helping a Loved One After a Stroke
Stroke Awareness: Signs, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention
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Oral Health for Seniors
Enjoy spring with a senior loved one
Celebrate Spring with a Senior Loved One
Elderly Couple Having Fun Safely
Tips for Seniors to Stay Safe after Vaccination
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Colorectal Cancer Can Be 90 Percent Curable
Couple reviews their finances
Financial Fitness Strategies for Seniors
Healthy lifestyle habits could prevent cancer.
Could Cancer Deaths Be Preventable?
A nurse gives an elderly woman a vaccine shot.
Vaccination Is Safe and Critical to Fighting COVID-19
Elderly Man Exercises with Dumbbells
Maintain a Healthy Weight in the New Year
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New Year's Resolutions to Ring in the New Year
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Winter Activities for Seniors
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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors & Caregivers
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A Thanksgiving Unlike Any Other
Luxury Assisted Living for Your Loved One
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Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
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Mental Health in Seniors: Knowing When to Get Help
Adela Armendi Dunbebin
Staff Highlight: Adela Armendi Dunbebin
Senior woman with mask looking out window
Mental Health in Seniors: Knowing When to Get Help
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Easing the Stress of Rightsizing or Moving to Assisted Living
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Healthy Aging Tips for Women
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10 Aging Myths, Debunked
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Staying Healthy and Happy: 10 Tips for Caregivers
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7 Summer Skin Safety Tips for Seniors
Fine dining at Grand Oaks
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
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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
Senior woman applying hand sanitizer at home
COVID-19 and Seniors—What You Need to Know
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10 Budget-Friendly, Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
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9 Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors
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Celebrate Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Staff Education Week
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10 Benefits of Assisted Living Facilities
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How to Communicate with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia
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Show Your Lungs Some Love for National Healthy Lung Month
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Find Your ‘Spark of Creativity’ on National Assisted Living Week
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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
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Identifying the Types of Arthritis & Tips for Care
Senior living physical therapy
10 Exercises for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Mental strength illustration
5 Ways to Enhance Brain Fitness & Health
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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Assisted Living Community
Aging parents
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
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What is AFIB and What Seniors Need to Know
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‘Capture the Moment’ During National Assisted Living Week
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What Every Senior Should Know About Psoriasis
Grand Oaks wins National Quality Award
Grand Oaks Assisted Living Residence Earns 2018 Bronze National Quality Award
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What is Low Vision & How Grand Oaks Can Help
Senior struggling to hear
5 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Hearing Loss
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An Open Letter: Things Not Spoken, But Always Felt
Senior couple with Johns Hopkins physician
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and Finding the Right Care Plan
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Sibley’s Grand Oaks’ Oasis Neighborhood Dementia Program Wins
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Seniors Help Seniors in Honor of National Senior Citizens Day
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Summer Travel Tips for Seniors
Elaine Light
Grand Oaks Resident Elaine Light Has a Taste for Fine Dining
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How Doanne Kiechel Stays Fit & Active at 88

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