by Renee Youssef | Aug 26, 2021 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, Health & Wellness
What to Expect When a Loved One Has Cataracts Cataracts are one of the most common medical conditions to affect adults over the age of 60. In fact, over 50 percent of adults age 80 and older have a cataract or have had surgery to remove cataracts. While you can likely...
by Renee Youssef | Aug 13, 2021 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, COVID-19, Featured, Resident Stories, Respite Care, Senior Safety
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living During COVID-19 “Am I impressed with my mom? I’m impressed with her grit, and her determination, and how she persevered. But the main thing is that she’s alive and well, and that holds true for everybody here at Grand Oaks.”...
by Renee Youssef | Jun 10, 2021 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining, Senior Fitness
Headaches in Seniors Headaches are one of the most common medical conditions in the United States among all age groups. In fact, between 50 to 75 percent of adults globally report having a headache in the last 12 months. Attributed to a number of causes, headaches...
by Renee Youssef | May 28, 2021 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, Health & Wellness, Respite Care
Stroke Awareness: Signs, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention Stroke is one of the most serious medical events that can happen to you or a senior loved one. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States despite increased awareness by doctors,...
by Renee Youssef | May 13, 2021 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
Oral Health for Seniors As summer beckons, it’s a good time to review the latest tips and information about good oral health for seniors. You may question whether you are doing everything you can to care for your smile properly. As local health department and CDC...
by Renee Youssef | Apr 8, 2021 | Activities, Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness
Tips for Seniors to Stay Safe after Vaccination Nearly 56.6 percent of seniors over the age of 65 are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and 75.9 percent have received at least their first dose. Many seniors, caregivers, and their family members wonder how they can...
