Glen Oaks Community Lifestyles

At Glen Oaks Community we offer raised gardens and garden plots for Residents. Gardening requires regular and continuous care; therefore, for older adults actively engaged with their home gardens, gardening provides opportunities for increased physical activity, which...

It is time to get walking for National Walking Month! You may not realize it, but May is National Walking Month and now the evenings are lighter for longer, this makes it the perfect time to get outside, and get walking. Walking has a whole host of different health...

As the temperatures begin to rise and nature comes into bloom, there’s no better way to welcome in the warmer weather than spending time outdoors. Cultivating a garden is a great activity to keep busy during the spring and summer months – as it’s purposeful, fun and...

We all deal with loneliness from time to time. Life transitions such as relocating to a new place, the death of a loved one, or friends moving away all spark feelings of loss and isolation. It may take a while, but most of the time, we’re able to work through these...

Most of us have an accumulation of family photos. This can be another item that others, even family members, are not interested in. Consider digitizing them. Digitized photos are easier to share and will last longer than the original photos. Set them to music, add on...

The COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench on most people’s plans. If you were thinking of a move to senior living prior to the pandemic, you might be trying to decide if it is still a good idea and if now is the time. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have learned a...

Welcome to Glen Oaks Community, where every day presents a fresh opportunity for living your best life. Wake up to the contemporary elegance of your bright apartment home or private townhome, and get the coffee started in your elegant chef’s kitchen. Enjoy breakfast...

If you are a senior living in your own home, you may have thought about moving into a senior living community. At Glen Oaks Community, our beautiful senior independent living Community includes apartments and townhomes designed to create a lifestyle of convenience and...

When the cold weather hits, many people stay indoors. After all, who wants to leave the comfort of a cozy home and go outside to face freezing temperatures and slippery sidewalks? Not only does the winter season bring snow and icy conditions, but it also can affect...

Over the course of a lifetime, a person’s priorities tend to change. For many years, it has probably been a top priority for you to take care of your family and your home. Now that you’re an empty nester, keeping up with all the aspects of home maintenance might be...