Western BBQ

October 3rd, 2016

Last Wednesday we had a “Western” themed BBQ! Staff and tenants were asked to dress in Western attire, and prizes were given for the “best dressed”!

Vikings vs. Packers Football Opener

September 28th, 2016

To celebrate the first game in the new Vikings stadium (which just happen to be vs. the Packers), we had a tailgate party and encouraged tenants to wear their Vikings/Packers gear. These two ladies really got in the spirit with their Brett Farve jerseys!

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Puppy Vists from CoCo’s Heart Rescue

September 19th, 2016

Oak Park residents look forward to their puppy visits from CoCo’s Heart Rescue twice a month! CoCo’s Heart Rescue brings in puppies that are currently up for adoption to visit and play with the residents.

Being with a dog can help reduce cortisol (a stress hormone), and help boost levels of the serotonin (the happy hormone). Dogs seem to have an instinct for when sad or frightened people need to be comforted. For seniors facing fears of the future or surgery, a pup can help someone stay in the moment. Dogs can also help relieve the stresses of people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Patients with dementia experience bouts of agitation, and pups can help calm them down. Source: http://bit.ly/1dOgxm1

Fall Crafts

September 16th, 2016

The first official day of Fall is September 22nd (just one week away!), and our tenants at Oak Park Senior Living are getting into the season’s spirit!

Residents were busy working their fine motor skills making fall crafts, including painting Halloween pumpkin decorations (seen below).

An afternoon well spent!

St. Croix River Pontoon Ride

September 15th, 2016

Last Thursday, some of our tenants enjoyed a pontoon ride on the St. Croix river, courtesy of the Let’s Go Fishing Organization. The trip included going under the Stillwater Bridge, which is still being constructed.

What a beautiful day for a ride. Thank you, LGF!

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Book Signing

August 15th, 2016

Transplant Surgeon Dr. John Najarian recently stopped by Oak Park for a book signing.

Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

August 12th, 2016

We had an absolute blast at last night’s Alzheimer’s fundraiser at Oak Park Senior Living!

2015 Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s

August 4th, 2016

Throwback Thursday to the 2015 Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Oak Park Senior Living had a great time participating last year and we are excited for the 2016 walk on September 17 at Target Field.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held is more than 600 communities nationwide. Over 1,500 participants are already signed up for this year’s walk in Minneapolis! Click here to support our team and help us reach our goal!

Happy Fourth of July from Oak Park!

July 4th, 2016

Happy Fourth of July from everyone here at Oak Park Senior Living. We hope your Fourth is a blast!

Circus Barbeque at Oak Park

June 30th, 2016

Our staff at Oak Park Senior Living had a blast dressing up in their zaniest circus costumes for our all-house barbeque this week. with a Circus theme!