Each and every day we count our blessings for the wonderful family we have here at the Oaks at Hampton. The residents, their families, staff and our pets, all come together to make this a beautiful place to call home. However, we would not be complete if it weren’t for a select number of folks who give themselves and who greatly add to the quality of life the residents experience – our volunteers – and especially a gracious lady named Teri.

It is not uncommon to find yourself living in a different state than your parents. Many children relocate for college, a job, or a marriage and settle down away from their family. The older generation also is known to move to warmer areas of the country to live their golden years away from harsher climates. Because of these factors, it sometimes becomes apparent that your parent needs help, even though you are far away. So what do you do to help get them the care they require?

Our resident highlight this month is on Mr. Gordon who was born in North Carolina. He and his wife of 24 years, Frances, have been here at Oaks at Braselton since September 2016. When they joined us at Oaks at Braselton, they brought along their rescue dog, Brody. Gordon loves walking Brody around our community when he is able.

Mr. Aubrey was born in Bainbridge, GA on March 29th and resided there with his family until he joined the U.S. Navy. Mr. Aubrey spent just shy of 5 years in the Navy and traveled the world. After serving in the Navy, he made his home in Savannah, GA in 1962. At that time Mr. Aubrey was married to his lovely wife while raising three beautiful children. From 1962-1985 he hung his hat in Savannah while working as a Locomotive Fireman and later became a Locomotive Engineer.

We communicate every day, especially with those we love. It is something that for most of us happens so naturally, effortlessly, that we can take it for granted. For seniors living with the advanced stages of dementia, that is not the case. Typically, most communication almost entirely ceases. For the loved ones around them, this heartbreaking side effect of dementia is a tough one to overcome. How can you connect with a person when you can no longer talk with them?