by Margie Veis | Jan 30, 2019 | With Your Family in Mind
Making Valentine’s Day Special for Seniors Valentine’s Day can be a difficult holiday for seniors who have lost a spouse or for those who have a loved one that has been diagnosed with a memory-related disease. To address potential feelings of loneliness, here are a...
by Margie Veis | Nov 28, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Celebrate the Season with Pie! The holiday season has arrived! Many of us spread holiday cheer to friends and family with sweet homemade treats. At Oakmont, our culinary team prepares delicious made-from-scratch pies for residents and their families to bring to...
by Margie Veis | Oct 23, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Honoring Our Veterans On November 11, 2018, we celebrate Veterans Day to honor all those who have served our country. A 2012 Gallup research study found that four out of five 85 to 89-year-olds have served in our American military. This means that 80 percent of...
by Margie Veis | Sep 25, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
White Cane Safety Day October 15 is White Cane Safety Day. When this day was first established in 1963, President Johnson noted that, “The white cane in our society has become one of the symbols of a blind person’s ability to come and go on his own. Its use has...
by Margie Veis | Aug 29, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Celebrating Grandparents! September 9 is Grandparents Day. This national holiday provides the opportunity to honor our grandparents and great-grandparents and remind them how special they are to us. Here are a few ways that you can celebrate: • Interview Grandparents...
