by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 21, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Grand Oaks Team
Senior Living 101: Answering Common Questions Searching for a senior living community for your loved one can be daunting. There are many factors to consider, including access to care, location, accommodations, activities, and more. To help make your search easier,...
by Jess Heydlauf | Oct 3, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness
Supporting Your Senior Loved One with Breast Cancer When a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be a frightening experience for everyone involved. Providing crucial support is essential, especially since elderly individuals with breast cancer face a...
by Jess Heydlauf | Sep 19, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Eating with Alzheimer’s Disease Mealtimes can be challenging for individuals in the middle or late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Distractions, memory loss, confusion, an overwhelming number of options, and changes in perception, taste, and smell can all impact...
by Jess Heydlauf | Jun 19, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Traveling with Dementia: Tips & Considerations Taking a summer vacation is an annual tradition for many families, and that doesn’t have to change as family members age. However, it may require more careful planning, especially if travel plans include a loved one...
by Jess Heydlauf | Apr 18, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured
Managing Caregiver Burnout Caring for a family member can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. Around 100 million U.S. adults care for a loved one, and around 56% balance caregiving with a full-time job. Depending on the level of care your loved...
by Jess Heydlauf | Dec 7, 2023 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness
How to Spread Holiday Cheer to Your Senior Loved One The holiday season is synonymous with celebration, joy, and connection. But for many seniors, the holidays bring increased feelings of depression, anxiety, and more. Whether it be because of the grieving of a loved...
