Grande Oak Village Breaks Ground CARLSBAD, CA(January 7, 2016) — Grande Oak Village, a new senior living community, is breaking ground on a large scale development. Located in Tulare, California, the new community will offer senior apartments, independent living, assisted living and memory care for residents. The first phase of the development is expected to be complete in early 2017. …
Ringing in 2016
It’s the New Year and with 2015 behind us, we look forward to all that 2016 has to offer. With the coming of any New Year there are countless trends and predictions that come up. While many can be wrong, it is fun to look ahead—here’s a glimpse at what to expect in the coming year. Top Trends for 2016 …
Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year!
Regardless of which holidays you celebrate, most people take time off at the year’s end to celebrate, gather with family and friends, and to reflect on days past and those to come. Wishing a joy-filled holiday season to our staff, residents and their loved ones, as well as all our community neighbors. We look forward to sharing 2016 with you. …
Caregivers: Tips for Less Stress Over the Holidays — and More Joy!
The holidays can be a stressful time of year in any household, especially if you’re a caregiver for an aging loved one. Changes in routine, raised expectations, busier schedules, and more frequent social interactions can quickly become overwhelming for loved ones and caregivers alike. These tips can help caregivers manage stress and anxiety for themselves and those they care for …
The Village at Mapleshade Opens For Residents
PLANO, TX (December 13, 2015)— The newest senior living community in Plano is now open. The Village at Mapleshade, a new assisted living community hosted a very successful grand opening event to celebrate the occasion. With the opening, it joins two other communities owned by SRP Medical: Spring Creek Village in Spring, Texas and The Village at Stonebridge in McKinney, …
The Benefits of Music for People with Memory Loss
Recent research strongly suggests that listening to, dancing to, and singing music can lift the spirits of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Neurologist Jonathan Graff-Radford, in an article in the Mayo Clinic’s blog, says that “musical memories” tend to be preserved in Alzheimer’s because the disease leaves key brain areas relatively unaffected. Studies have shown that …
2016 Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 to December 7
Make Needed Changes Now to Medicare Plans Now is the time to review and reassess Medicare plans for older adults so that coverage will be adequate and cost-effective for 2016. From October 15 to December 7, 2015, the 2016 Medicare Open Enrollment period is designated for older adults enrolled in Medicare to take these actions: Change their Part D (prescription …
Helping Seniors Enjoy the Holiday Season
The busy holiday season can be challenging for any of us, but older adults can find the added activity to be especially draining. Low mood, confusion, and stress may put a damper on seniors’ holiday merriment. Below are some tips on how to help seniors find joy, relaxation, and connection during this potentially tough time. Reminisce. Take out the photo album, …
The Village Begins Construction
New Denton assisted living and memory care opens in 2016 CARLSBAD, CA (November 27, 2015) — The Village Assisted Living & Memory Care, a new senior living community, recently broke ground and began construction. Located in Denton, Texas the new community will offer assisted living and memory care for residents. The community is owned by SRP Medical and managed by …
Happy Thanksgiving!
‘Tis the Season of Thanks We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all of our wonderful staff, residents and extended family and friends as we give thanks, this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays, a time when we can reflect and focus on the virtues of everyone who is a part of our life and, …