by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 6, 2025 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health, Wellness, & Care
Holiday Tips for Supporting a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer’s The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and joyful traditions. But for families supporting a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, this time of year can also...
by Jess Heydlauf | Aug 21, 2025 | Activities, Featured, Health, Wellness, & Care
Fun Ways for Seniors to Stay Sharp This Fall As the leaves change and the crisp air sets in, fall brings an excellent opportunity for seniors to refresh their minds, build new habits, and have a little fun along the way. At Grand Oaks, we believe staying mentally...
by Jess Heydlauf | Jul 24, 2025 | Featured, Memory Care
How Grand Oaks Supports Residents Living with Dementia Living with dementia can be difficult, not just for the person diagnosed but for the entire family. It brings moments of uncertainty, changes in daily routines, and emotional ups and downs. Amid these challenges,...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 30, 2023 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness
Tips for Caring for a Senior with Dementia Dementia is a debilitating disease affecting 1 in 7 American adults over the age of 71. When a loved one has dementia, they require extra care and monitoring. While being a caregiver for a loved one is rewarding, it can also...
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...