by Krista Scarlett | Sep 22, 2021 | Health & Wellness
Prostate Cancer: What to Know Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be over 248,000 new...
by Renee Youssef | Aug 26, 2021 | Caregiver Support, Health & Wellness
What to Expect When a Loved One Has Cataracts Cataracts are one of the most common medical conditions to affect adults over the age of 60. In fact, over 50 percent of adults age 80 and older have a cataract or have had surgery to remove cataracts. While you can likely...
by Renee Youssef | Aug 13, 2021 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness, Resident Stories
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 | Featured, Health & Wellness
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, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Resident Stories
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...
