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 | Jun 4, 2020 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, COVID-19
Stay Connected with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Social distancing may protect our most vulnerable loved ones, including seniors, but it may also lead to feelings of loneliness or self-isolation. According to research, about a quarter of people over the age of 65 living...
by Krista Scarlett | May 28, 2020 | Assisted Living
Is It Time for Assisted Living Support? As a caregiver or family member, how do you know when it’s time to ask for additional help for your loved one, like assisted living support or memory care? If your loved one is exhibiting any of these signs, then it may be time...
by Krista Scarlett | May 20, 2020 | Assisted Living, COVID-19, Senior Fitness
Staying Physically Active & Safe During COVID-19 Sitting is still the new smoking. Sedentary behavior is bad news all around—it’s linked to poor sleep, depression, and reduced cognitive function in older adults. The longer you sit, the increased your risk of...
by Krista Scarlett | May 14, 2020 | Assisted Living, Grand Oaks News
Grand Oaks Celebrates Our 20th Anniversary! Two decades have flown by. This year marks our 20th anniversary of assisted living excellence at Grand Oaks. We’ve made so many wonderful memories and accomplished so much during that time—all with the help and support of...
by Krista Scarlett | May 7, 2020 | Assisted Living, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors As you age, falls are a real threat to both your health and independence. Every year, millions of seniors ages 65 and older fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older people fall...
