According to a study conducted at Penn State University, nearly 80% of adult children feel their aging parents are too stubborn to take their advice, especially when it comes to getting help with activities of daily living or moving to an assisted living community. Mary Heitger-Marek, a program analyst from Maryland, found herself feeling similar to the study’s participants when…
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Grand Oaks of Okeechobee assisted living community and chatting with resident, Jean W. Jean has lived at Grand Oaks of Okeechobee for one year. “What is your favorite thing about living here?” I asked. Jean smiles. “I enjoy all the people that live here. And the entertainment here is absolutely wonderful,” she said.…
Do You Know the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Grand Oaks of Okeechobee would like to provide some helpful insights on the differences between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Because both disorders often present similar symptoms, it’s not uncommon to assume they are one in the same. Symptoms such as memory loss, impaired judgment,…