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At The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Toledo-Sylvania, we know meaningful social connections support well-being and help residents feel at home. Columbus Jewish News recently spoke with Wallick Senior Living’s Dr. Abraham Mathew, SVP of Senior Living Operations, about how families and senior living communities can help older adults navigate change and combat loneliness.  Abraham…

As we get older, it's easy to focus on staying active, keeping up with doctor appointments, or finding ways to stay socially connected. While all of those things are important, there's another piece of healthy aging that deserves just as much attention: nutrition. The foods we eat have a direct impact on how we feel…

From your friends at Grove Toledo-Sylvania, where lifelong wellness truly lives. When we talk about staying healthy, we often focus on our bodies. But how often do we think about brain health? Your brain plays a role in how you think, remember, feel, and connect with others every day. Simple, everyday habits can support brain health…

July is Social Wellness Month, and it’s the perfect time to think about something that often gets overlooked: the importance of staying connected. When we think about living a healthy life, we usually focus on eating well, staying active, or getting enough sleep. Those things certainly matter, but so do the relationships we build along the way.…

Spring has a way of waking everything up. The days stretch a little longer, the weather invites people outside and the calendar fills with reasons to gather. In senior living communities, that seasonal shift brings something especially welcome: more things to do! The rhythms of the season can shape what daily life feels like for our…

The new year often brings a wave of ambitious resolutions, from lifestyle overhauls to strict diets or intense fitness regimens. But research tells us the most sustainable changes are often the smallest ones. The good news is that it’s never too late to start. Even if you weren’t especially active when you were younger, increasing…

Heart Healthy Living at The Grove at Oakleaf Village in Sylvania, OH Valentine’s Day is a time for chocolates, flowers and celebrating the people we love. But with February also being American Heart Month, it’s the perfect moment to think about another kind of love: taking care of the heart that keeps us going every single…

I’m worried my mom is forgetting things and getting confused. When we visit our parents or loved ones, small lapses like misplacing keys or saying the wrong word can seem harmless. But when those moments start to increase such as forgetting medications, skipping meals, neglecting hygiene, asking the same questions repeatedly, missing important dates, or…

Spooky season is here, but choosing the right memory care community shouldn’t feel overwhelming. At The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Toledo-Sylvania, we provide compassionate, person-centered care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our secure, thoughtfully designed environment helps residents feel calm, supported, and at home, while families gain peace of mind knowing their…