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 Krista Scarlett | Jul 23, 2020 | Health & Wellness
10 Aging Myths, Debunked We’re living in an aging country. By 2060, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is expected to double from 46 million to more than 98 million. Still, there are plenty of misconceptions about aging and the older population in general. By...
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...