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 | Dec 21, 2023 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Common Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people in the U.S. – 1 in 9 people 65 and older. As our country’s over-65 population continues to grow, so will the number of people with Alzheimer’s. According to the...
by Jess Heydlauf | Sep 7, 2023 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Memory Lapse vs. Dementia: Key Differences Many seniors regularly experience memory lapses – such as forgetting to pay a bill, misplacing items like keys, and forgetting a friend’s birthday. Minor memory lapses are a normal part of aging and shouldn’t be worried...
by Jess Heydlauf | Jun 8, 2023 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Health, Wellness, & Care, Memory Care
Seniors: Defend Yourself Against Dementia Dementia is on the rise—about one-third of all people over 85 have some form of the disease, according to the National Institute on Aging. Still, dementia is not a normal part of aging. While there are no certain ways to...
by Jess Heydlauf | Mar 23, 2023 | Activities, Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
What’s New at Grand Oaks? At Grand Oaks, we’re constantly looking for new and exciting ways to bring education and development to our residents. Our goal is for residents to enjoy life while receiving physical, mental, and spiritual enrichment. Recently, we’ve added...
