by Jess Heydlauf | Aug 21, 2025 | Activities, Featured, Health, Wellness, & Care
Fun Ways for Seniors to Stay Sharp This Fall As the leaves change and the crisp air sets in, fall brings an excellent opportunity for seniors to refresh their minds, build new habits, and have a little fun along the way. At Grand Oaks, we believe staying mentally...
by Jess Heydlauf | Aug 7, 2025 | Featured, Health, Wellness, & Care
Simple Ways Seniors Can Relax and Recharge August 15 is National Relaxation Day, and it’s an excellent reminder to pause, breathe, and give yourself time to rest. For seniors, engaging in relaxation and recharge practices –whether to reduce stress, enhance sleep, or...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 7, 2024 | Featured, Health, Wellness, & Care, Nutrition & Dining
Seniors: Manage Your Blood Sugar Around 16.5 million Americans aged 65 and older have diabetes – that’s about 30% of seniors! If you live with diabetes, you must closely manage your blood sugar levels. While it’s natural for blood sugar levels to rise and fall based...
by Jess Heydlauf | Mar 7, 2024 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Health, Wellness, & Care
Protect Your Vision: 5 Eye Exercises for Seniors The risk of vision loss increases with age – more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults 71 years and older have visual impairment, which can significantly affect quality of life. However, a staggering 90% of vision loss can be...
by Jess Heydlauf | Feb 15, 2024 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Health, Wellness, & Care
Heart Health: Myth vs. Fact Little is more important than heart health – our heart is at the core of all our bodies’ processes! Despite this knowledge, there are still some common misconceptions about heart health, heart attack, and heart disease. Let’s debunk heart...
by Jess Heydlauf | Aug 10, 2023 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Health, Wellness, & Care
Exercises that Improve Seniors’ Strength & Balance The risk of falling—and fall-related injuries—increases as you age. In fact, 1 in 4 people aged 65 and older fall each year, according to the National Institute on Aging. Falls can cause broken bones, and for...
