The Summer Series at Oakton Arms kicked off with one of our favorite entertainers – Dan the Drummer. Dan started the show with a big welcome to our residents, guests and staff. He also stated that everyone had a job to fulfill that day. Some were skeptical – job? But of course their job was… Read more»
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Summer Series at Oakton Arms
Generations at Oakton Arms is proud to announce the schedule for our Summer Series of events for the summer of 2016. Our Summer Series consists of special events, entertainers and guest speakers for our residents, family, and friends to enjoy. We have a very exciting lineup this year including the multi-instrumentally gifted Dan the Drummer;… Read more»
Generations at Oakton: June Tidbits
In May Maine Township Mainestreamers celebrated their 14th annual 90 Plus Birthday Party event. They invited over 200 Maine township residents including our own Generations at Oakton residents Mary B. who is turning 101 in September, Grace who is 98 and more. The event welcomed guests as well as their friends and family members to… Read more»
Resident a Natural for Country Store
Anthony Latuszek has been a resident at Generations at Oakton Pavillion for over two years. Currently he is the attendant and cashier at the Country Store at Generations at Oakton Pavillion. The Country Store offers residents and guests’ sweets and treats reminiscent of days gone by and opened in May 2016 as a part of… Read more»
Grand Reopening Celebration
On May 12, 2015 Generations at Oakton celebrated their Grand Reopening of the first floor at their Oakton Pavillion building. Guests enjoyed a variety of delicacies such as miniature beef tenderloin and grilled chicken sandwiches, Vietnamese summer rolls, soy sake shrimp, and a variety of salads and grilled vegetables. The desserts were plenty with homemade… Read more»
May is National Blood Pressure Month
Generations Healthcare Network and its facilities care about the health of our residents. Blood pressure monitoring is an integral part of a resident’s health and is monitored on a continuing basis. May is National High Blood Pressure Awareness month and on average over 67 million people – 1 in 3 US adults have high blood… Read more»
The Value of Art and Music to Nursing Home Residents
Providing residents with stimulating activities is an important part of the care given by Generations at Oakton. Our activities programs are designed for all levels of participatory ability. From lively discussions, card games, trivia and current events, to outings and performances in-house, our activity programs are designed to appeal to each resident’s physical, mental and… Read more»
Recovering from a Fall
Virginia B. is an 86-year-old woman who suffered from a fall at home which caused altered mental status and generalized weakness. Her family was extremely concerned with whether rehabilitation would help. Virginia was able to complete her rehabilitation 5 weeks before scheduled discharge, and she was able to go back home with her family.
Common Questions About Heart Failure
1) What is heart failure? Heart Failure does not mean the heart has stopped working, rather the heart’s pumping power is weaker than normal. With heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in the heart increases. 2) Who is at risk for developing heart failure? Risk factors… Read more»
Understanding Behaviors From Alzheimer’s: Language & Visual Perception
Often families express concern about understanding behavior changes that the Alzheimer’s patient exhibits. Families will often ask whether or not the patient’s behavior is related to the disease, i.e. “Is the disease doing it or are they upset with me?” I will attempt to explain some of these changes based on my experience and educational… Read more»
