by Jess Heydlauf | Dec 5, 2024 | Featured, Health & Wellness
Flu Myths vs. Facts It’s officially flu season. Each year, millions get sick with influenza (flu). The flu can be extremely dangerous for seniors, as immune systems weaken with age. The virus increases seniors’ risk of heart attack by three to five times and stroke by...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 21, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Grand Oaks Team
Senior Living 101: Answering Common Questions Searching for a senior living community for your loved one can be daunting. There are many factors to consider, including access to care, location, accommodations, activities, and more. To help make your search easier,...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 7, 2024 | Featured, Health, Wellness, & Care, Nutrition & Dining
Seniors: Manage Your Blood Sugar Around 16.5 million Americans aged 65 and older have diabetes – that’s about 30% of seniors! If you live with diabetes, you must closely manage your blood sugar levels. While it’s natural for blood sugar levels to rise and fall based...
by Jess Heydlauf | Oct 17, 2024 | Featured, Grand Oaks Team
Get to Know the Grand Oaks Team: Jordan Asrat Activities play a vital role in everyday life at Grand Oaks. Committed to engaging and entertaining our residents, Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities since 2015, takes the lead in this initiative. As a Certified Dementia...
by Jess Heydlauf | Oct 3, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness
Supporting Your Senior Loved One with Breast Cancer When a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be a frightening experience for everyone involved. Providing crucial support is essential, especially since elderly individuals with breast cancer face a...
