While the two share similarities, these two senior care options have certain fundamental differences. The benefits of assisted living vs. home care are essential to understand and can change the level of care you seek for your loved one.

You may not think that senior dining services are something to write home about, but you’d be wrong! Here at Oaks Senior Living, we give your loved one a truly unique and gourmet dining experience. Although senior dining services may not be one of your top concerns, Oaks Senior Living ensures that your loved one has a healthy and delicious diet.

As the senior in your life climbs the staircase of life, they will become more fragile than they used to be. Even a simple fall could put your loved one’s health in serious jeopardy. Depending on their situation, the risk of no one being around may be likely and cause for serious concern. Senior care technology is a booming industry that could help ease some of your worries. This industry is constantly shifting and you may not have the time to keep up with it but we do! Oaks Senior Living understands your concerns and we are here to help put your worries to rest.

Providing care for a loved one is a rewarding and joyful experience because it allows you to bond and cherish quality time together. However, as older adults age, it’s common for them to experience hardships and require additional assistance, which can begin to put a drain on primary caregivers.

As your loved one ages, it's common for doctor visits to become more frequent. At Oaks Senior Living, we create lifestyles that engage both the mind and spirit. We understand the importance of senior health; including doctor’s visits and the stresses that can come along with helping your loved ones with all of their medical needs. With proper education and guidance, you can happily assist your loved one with their health through doctor’s visits.

If you and your loved one are looking for the perfect senior living community, you may have noticed that it can be difficult to find additional support and resources that reduce the cost of your senior living expenses.

At Oaks Senior Living, we believe that exceptional senior living communities should be high-quality, supportive, and affordable. We want to share some tips that you can use to help make affordable senior living easier to accomplish. Help your loved one start making steps toward finding the right senior living community today!

Spring weather is the perfect time to get active and productive around the house! During this time of year, it’s common for many seniors to start cleaning their home or senior apartment and getting rid of any household items that they don’t have a use for anymore.

We would like to congratulate Margaret, our Oaks Senior Living March Resident of the Month!

Margaret has been a resident at Oaks at Braselton since July 2018. It was a pleasure for us to get a chance to learn more about her unique story and share it with our other residents and guests!

If you have an older parent, there will come a time when you will have to sort through all of the items they have accumulated throughout their lifetime. At Oaks Senior Living, we know this important task can seem overwhelming and daunting! It can be a time for both bonding and sifting through meaningful memories and an opportunity to hear fascinating stories of your loved one’s past. With all those things in mind, follow these 6 tips for help with downsizing! 

According to Harvard Medical School, one of the most common illnesses facing individuals 60 years of age and older is anxiety. There are a multitude of reasons why seniors can develop anxiety; illness, trouble sleeping, depression, a decline in mobility, or even a loss of independence. Fortunately, if you know a senior that may be facing these issues, there are various anxiety treatments and ways you can help them cope.