by Krista Scarlett | Jan 12, 2021 | Activities, Assisted Living, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness
New Year’s Resolutions to Ring in the New Year With a new year comes new possibilities. What better way to start 2021 than by thinking about New Year’s resolutions! Perhaps having lived through the uncertainties of 2020, we can appreciate the opportunities each...
by Krista Scarlett | Dec 17, 2020 | Activities, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Winter Activities for Seniors The cold, the snow, COVID-19. All of these have the potential to make this winter feel especially dreary, boring, and isolating. However, it’s important for seniors to stay engaged and active to maintain good health and well-being....
by Krista Scarlett | Nov 18, 2020 | Activities, Assisted Living, Nutrition & Dining
A Thanksgiving Unlike Any Other 2020 has been quite the whirlwind. It’s hard to believe it’s almost over. While this year certainly looked a lot different than most, we’re doing everything we can to make sure the end-of-year holiday celebrations are safe and memorable...
by Christie Wisniewski | Sep 17, 2020 | Activities, Assisted Living, Grand Oaks News
Staff Highlight: Adela Armendi Dunbebin This week, we’re featuring a dedicated Grand Oaks team member: Adela Armendi Dunbebin. Her time at Grand Oaks began in August 2005, where she started by helping out at the front desk and in the dining room. Now, she works as an...
by Krista Scarlett | Apr 8, 2019 | Activities, Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness
10 Exercises for People with Parkinson’s Disease For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), exercise is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility, and daily living activities. Research has shown that exercise can improve gait, balance, flexibility, grip...
by Krista Scarlett | Mar 8, 2019 | Activities, Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness
5 Ways to Enhance Brain Fitness & Health We often talk about the importance of exercising the body, but exercising the brain, or brain fitness, is equally as vital. This is especially true later in life as physical changes both in body and in mind are some of the...
