by Christie Wisniewski | Aug 13, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Mental Health in Seniors: Knowing When to Get Help Mental health is just as important as physical health. If you have back pain or joint problems, you’d likely seek treatment to feel better. But if you regularly feel sad or unmotivated to do things you used to enjoy,...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 28, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Healthy Aging Tips for Women On average, women may live longer than men, but they’re also at higher risk than men for many common health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and obesity. At Grand Oaks, we want...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 23, 2020 | Health & Wellness
10 Aging Myths, Debunked We’re living in an aging country. By 2060, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is expected to double from 46 million to more than 98 million. Still, there are plenty of misconceptions about aging and the older population in general. By...
by Christie Wisniewski | Jul 17, 2020 | Caregiver Support, Health & Wellness
Staying Healthy and Happy: 10 Tips for Caregivers Taking care of yourself is a significant part of being a successful caregiver. As a caregiver, you likely devote the majority of your time to your loved one and may not set aside much time to relax and unwind. While...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 9, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
7 Summer Skin Safety Tips for Seniors Did you know ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other sources like tanning beds are the #1 cause of skin cancer? Too much exposure to the summer’s hot rays can not only cause sunburn and wrinkles, but also more extreme issues...
by Krista Scarlett | Jun 29, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
Healthy Nutrition As You Age Diet and healthy nutrition go hand in hand, especially as you get older. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), many diseases that seniors suffer are a result of a poor diet. These include cancers of the prostate, colon, and...
