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...
by Renee Youssef | Jun 25, 2021 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Resident Stories
Bruce & Virginia Douglas: Safety, Luxury, & Comfort at Grand Oaks Bruce Douglas’ wife, Virginia, moved to Grand Oaks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the summer of 2020. The couple had researched assisted living communities anticipating that...
by Krista Scarlett | Oct 16, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect nearly 50 million people worldwide but are most common in seniors. These irreversible, progressive brain disorders slowly destroy memory and thinking skills. Eventually, the...
by Krista Scarlett | Feb 14, 2020 | Grand Oaks News, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Celebrate Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Staff Education Week At Grand Oaks, our team members are born with compassion, kindness, and empathy. But, we also receive ongoing training and education to provide the best possible Alzheimer’s treatment and...
by Margretta Buckley | Jan 28, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Memory Care
10 Benefits of Assisted Living Facilities You know your loved one better than anyone. Deciding they may need support beyond what you can provide is a difficult decision. If you’re struggling to get mom or dad the care they need, assisted living facilities are a solid...
by Krista Scarlett | Nov 4, 2019 | Caregiver Support, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
How to Communicate with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate with others. If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, in...