by Krista Scarlett | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Social Distancing & Coronavirus: How to Protect Seniors Through the end of April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have urged Americans, especially seniors, to stay home as often as possible and avoid groups of more than 5 people. Because the...
by Krista Scarlett | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
COVID-19 and Seniors—What You Need to Know As we continue to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 (the new coronavirus), it’s becoming clear that this devastating illness is hitting older adults and people with underlying health conditions the hardest. In fact,...
by Krista Scarlett | Feb 14, 2020 | Events, Grand Oaks News, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Senior Safety
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 | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nutrition & Dining, Respite Care, Senior Safety
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 Chelsea Schonhaut | Aug 20, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Heat Stroke & Seniors: How to Stay Safe During the Summer Heat Did you know people ages 65 and older are more prone to heat-related health problems like a stroke? Seniors do not adjust as well as younger people to changes in temperature. They’re more likely to...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 12, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining, Senior Safety
What Seniors Need to Know About Herbal Supplements & Prescription Medications July is Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month. It’s a time to educate seniors, families, and health professionals about herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals, and other...
