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Dear Gardens residents, families and friends: Due to new orders passed by the California Department of  Public Health, we’ve had to make some changes to our visitation policies. For indoor visitation, visitors must be vaccinated and have had all recommended vaccine doses including booster (when eligible). Visitors will provide evidence of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test… Continue reading Visitation Policies.

Dear Gardens Residents, Family, & Friends, With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, The Gardens at Park Balboa, would like to wish your family a Happy Thanksgiving and share important guidelines and recommendations while visiting The Gardens at Park Balboa. On Thanksgiving holiday will be having a special Turkey lunch for our residents. No outside visitors… Continue reading THANKSGIVING GREETINGS AND IMPORTANT MISCELLANEOUS

Dear Gardens Residents, Family, & Friends, We would like to inform you of some important dates to remember and our plans to celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday. On November 17th, we will be holding our flu shot clinic. Both regular shots and senior flu shots will be available. COVID booster shots, both Moderna and Pfizer, will… Continue reading Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Quality of life is important for health and well-being It’s not enough to just be alive. Good quality of life is especially important for older adults who are dealing with chronic health conditions and major life changes. Feeling satisfied and fulfilled is just as important for overall well-being as getting regular check-ups from the doctor.… Continue reading 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS

Dear Gardens Residents, Families & Friends, We are excited to announce that we are holding both, a COVID booster clinic, as well as administering the seasonal flu shot over the next several weeks. On Wednesday, October 27th, the Gardens will be holding our Pfizer booster clinic. (please make mention of the status of Moderna booster, if… Continue reading COVID Booster Clinic and Flu Shot Clinic Dates

Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia Reminiscing, or sharing memories from the past, is an enjoyable way to connect with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. With dementia, people typically lose short-term memory, but are often still able to recall older memories. The goal of reminiscence therapy is to help seniors with dementia feel valued, contented, and peaceful by… Continue reading 4 WAYS REMINISCENCE THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA BRINGS JOY TO SENIORS

Use calm, positive body language to talk to someone with dementia Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be made easier with some new techniques. The damage in their brain has changed the way your older adult hears, processes, and responds to conversation. That’s why it’s necessary to adapt the way we communicate to match their abilities. Often,… Continue reading HOW TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA: CALM, POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE

Dear Gardens Residents, Families & Friends, We have an exciting event to announce: On September 30th the Gardens at Park Balboa will be having its first ever “Senior Prom”. Residents are asked to dress in formal wear. The prom will take place from 7pm – 8:30pm. Unfortunately, no outside guest will be allowed. However, please be… Continue reading Exciting Event To Announce

With a growing number of older adults living independently, it’s increasingly important to make sure that they’re safe at home. Falls, burns, and poisonings are among the most common accidents involving older people. Older adults who live alone may also become the victims of criminals who target older people. If you’re an older adult living… Continue reading Tip Sheet: Home Safety Tips For Older Adults