(818) 787-0462
Van Nuys, CA
Many people make assumptions about aging, what it is like to grow “old”, and how older age will affect them. But as we are getting older, it is important to understand the positive aspects of aging. Research has shown that you can help preserve your health and mobility as you age by adopting or continuing… Continue reading 10 Myths About Aging
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Social Isolation Can Harm Mental & Physical Health in Seniors.
A growing body of research reveals how social isolation can harm mental and physical health in seniors. One Brigham Young University study suggests loneliness is as deadly as smoking or obesity, while researchers at the University of Chicago note blood pressure and stress levels are significantly higher in lonely people. Cleveland Clinic Center for Geriatric Medicine Section Chief Dr.… Continue reading Social Isolation Can Harm Mental & Physical Health in Seniors.
How to Notice Signs of Functional Decline in Seniors
Learn the Signs of Functional Decline To determine whether or not your loved one may need elderly care or another senior service, you need to know the signs of functional decline. Keep in mind that functional decline relates to physical and cognitive function, so you need to be aware of the signs of decline for both. Signs… Continue reading How to Notice Signs of Functional Decline in Seniors
Communication and Alzheimer’s: Loving Ways to Connect
Communication and Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging as the dementia progresses, but there are loving ways to connect despite the difficulties. Watching a loved one suffer from the increasingly destructive effects of dementia – especially Alzheimer’s disease – is heartbreaking. When the disease first manifests, we often mistake it for forgetfulness. But it eventually becomes… Continue reading Communication and Alzheimer’s: Loving Ways to Connect
Second Covid Booster
Dear Gardens Residents, Families, & Friends, We’re happy to announce that we will be holding a clinic for the second Covid booster, which was recently approved for those ages 50 and up. The clinic will be held on Thursday, May 5 from 9:30-11:00am. Both Pfizer and Moderna boosters will be available and insurance will cover… Continue reading Second Covid Booster
Exciting Improvements
Dear Gardens Residents, Families, & Friends, We would like to update you on some exciting improvements we’re making to the community. As you may or may not know, we recently made some upgrades to our activity room, including new wood flooring and new carpeting in our main hallways. Now, it’s time for our lobby to… Continue reading Exciting Improvements
A Little Aging Knowledge Can Be Your Greatest Asset
Most people expect to look and feel different as they move through life, but few know the details behind why their body changes with age—or how they can determine a large part of their aging experience. Here’s a look at the aging process, inside and out, and how to manage age-related transitions with greater ease.… Continue reading A Little Aging Knowledge Can Be Your Greatest Asset
Exciting Improvements We’re Making To The Community
Dear Gardens Residents, Families, & Friends, We would like to update you on some exciting improvements we’re making to the community. As you may or may not know, we recently made some upgrades to our activity room, including new wood flooring. Now, it’s time for the carpeting! This Friday, March 11, we will be installing… Continue reading Exciting Improvements We’re Making To The Community
2022 Best of Senior Living Community and Provider Engagement Award
Dear Gardens residents, families, & friends, We’re very excited to announce that we are updating the Gardens website to enhance the user experience. The website will be down on February 11th-13th as we make these updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We’re also excited to share that the new website will include an online payment portal, that will… Continue reading 2022 Best of Senior Living Community and Provider Engagement Award
10 Health Reasons to Start Drumming
Drums have been used in every culture for many purposes from religious rituals and other ceremonies, to sporting events, and as a way to communicate or signal. Shamans used drumming as a means of reaching an altered or trance-like state so that they can connect with the spirit dimension. Drumming has also been used therapeutically… Continue reading 10 Health Reasons to Start Drumming
The Gardens
at Park Balboa
7046 Kester Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Office Hours
Monday - Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tel. (818) 787-0462
Fax (818) 787-7472
