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...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 10, 2022 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
The Early Signs of Dementia The number of people living with dementia is quickly expanding. According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people live with dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases yearly. Dementia kills more people than...
by Jess Heydlauf | Aug 11, 2022 | Memory Care
What to Look for in Memory Care Searching for the right memory care facility can be daunting. There are many things to consider—your loved one’s needs, routine, personal preferences, medications, level of care needed, and the list continues. Above all, you want your...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 29, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Memory Care
10 Brain-Stimulating Activities for a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, they may face challenges every day. They may not be able to communicate as well as they used to or feel comfortable...
