April Showers Bring May Flowers

A lot of people think you have to be in great health with excellent mobility to grow a garden. There’s so much lifting of things like bags of compost. You have to push around a wheelbarrow. Then there are all those watering cans to cart around to plants. Don’t forget...

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, making it an ideal time to provide our 55+ Resident’s with valuable insights on healthy eating. You can share tips for maintaining a balanced diet, highlight nutritious recipes, and emphasize the importance of proper nutrition for...

Preventing Falls in the Winter Season

Below are simple steps YOU can take to make a big impact on preventing falls for older adults and adults with disabilities in your home and your community. TIPS FOR WALKING Inspect the outsoles on your shoes and boots for excessive wear. Replace badly worn footwear....

New Years Resolutions for Seniors

While your life might look different now than it did when you were younger, it’s never too late to set goals and improve yourself. These new year’s resolutions for seniors will prove that you don’t ever have to settle for things the way they are. You still have the...

Senior Fitness through the Winter Months

At Glen Oaks Community, not only is Senior Fitness a priority for us, but we’ve also received awards from the Globe Gazette Best of the Best for three years in a row for Senior Fitness and Senior Activity. Glen Oaks provides a heated indoor swimming pool including...