by Renee Youssef | Aug 13, 2021 | Caregiver Support, COVID-19, Featured, Resident Stories, Respite Care, Senior Living, Senior Safety
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living During COVID-19 “Am I impressed with my mom? I’m impressed with her grit, and her determination, and how she persevered. But the main thing is that she’s alive and well, and that holds true for everybody here at Grand Oaks.”...
by Renee Youssef | Jul 22, 2021 | Activities, COVID-19, Featured, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Alternative Ideas to Family Summer Vacations Summer vacations and travel are probably some of your fondest memories. School is out, the weather is warm, and the days are longer. After surviving more than a year of unprecedented stress, anxiety, and isolation, you’re...
by Renee Youssef | Jun 25, 2021 | Featured, Memory Care, Resident Stories, Senior Safety
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 | Dec 17, 2020 | Activities, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Winter Activities for Seniors The cold, the snow, COVID-19. All of these have the potential to make this winter feel especially dreary, boring, and isolating. However, it’s important for seniors to stay engaged and active to maintain good health and well-being....
by Krista Scarlett | Dec 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Senior Safety
10 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors & Caregivers The weather outside is frightful, especially for seniors. Winter’s harsh chill and icy conditions can be particularly dangerous for older adults. In addition to an increased risk of falls, seniors are also...
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...
