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...
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...