Welcome to the New Year! As we say goodbye to 2019, we wanted to acknowledge and celebrate all of the fun times, amazing events, love and laughter we had here at Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach! We’ve compiled a photo collection of the best moments from the past year for you to enjoy. These photos include community events, like…
Everyone wants their holiday celebrations to be joyful and stress-free, particularly if you are a caregiver for an elderly family member. You want your loved one to have a holiday they can enjoy, without it taking too much of a toll on you physically or emotionally. To help ensure you and your senior family member both navigate the holidays…
Attendees of the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida’s Memory Café program, along with our residents, recently enjoyed a special Doggie Fashion Show presented by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC). The adorable fashion show “models” were rescue dogs that are part of HSTC’s Pet Therapy program. Animal-assisted therapy, or pet therapy, focuses on the love and companionship…
“A Spark of Creativity” is the theme for this year’s National Assisted Living Week (NALW), which is celebrated September 8th-14th, 2019. This annual weekly observance was established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995. It offers an opportunity for everyone to learn about senior living communities and everything they have to offer, including healthcare, personal enrichment,…
“This recipe from Puerto Rico is one of my favorite desserts. It’s delicious and easy to make. If you like coconut, you will love this recipe!” – Chef Joe. Tembleque “Coconut Pudding” Ingredients: 4 cups coconut milk ½ cup sugar ½ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt Garnish with cinnamon Directions: In sauce pan, mix cornstarch,…
Eighty-five percent of U.S. adults feel it’s important to have independent living, memory care, and assisted living communities in their town or close to where they reside, according to a recent AARP survey. The survey included 1,947 adults, aged 18 years and older. Although the group of participants was somewhat small, the survey still produced some interesting results regarding…
We recently held a 100th birthday celebration for Maria P., a current resident of our memory care community. Many of our assisted living and memory care residents, as well as our staff members, joined Maria in celebrating her special day. The Nettles Island Clown Ensemble brought lots of fun and laughter to the party, and the singing duo “Don…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a designation meant to help raise awareness about disease prevention, immunization, and vaccines for seniors, adults, and children. Research published recently by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that many older adults aren’t receiving vaccinations for several key diseases, including pneumonia and influenza (the flu). In fact, nearly 30 percent…
