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How to Communicate with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia
Communicating with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia requires patience and understanding. These tips can help you communicate more effectively.
Show Your Lungs Some Love for National Healthy Lung Month
October is National Healthy Lung Month. Grand Oaks has compiled information and tips to help you and your lungs stay healthy as you age.
Find Your ‘Spark of Creativity’ This National Assisted Living Week
Sept. 8-14 is National Assisted Living Week (NALW). The theme is “A Spark of Creativity,” encouraging creative expression through art, music, and beyond.
Seniors & Heat Stroke: How to Stay Safe During the Summer Heat
Heat-related illness, including heat stroke, is 100% preventable. If you’re a senior or a senior caregiver, consider these heat safety tips this summer.
What Seniors Need to Know About Herbal Supplements & Prescription Medications
July is Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month. It’s time to educate seniors about herbal supplements and the dangers of mixing with prescriptions.
Grand Oaks Nurse Practitioner Publishes Research on Assisted Living Education & Communication
Congratulations to Nurse Practitioner Beth Abate, DNP, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, RN-BC, for her recent publication in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
Dedicated Staff
"Thanks to the rehabilitation services here at Grand Oaks, I've been walking pain-free. I can't thank them enough for their dedication to the residents."
Happy Home
"We chose Grand Oaks because it has always felt like home. This part of NW DC has been our neighborhood since 1992. Coming here, we simply couldn’t handle living on our own – and we’ve been very happy here.”
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