An American Grand Christmas
A great big thank you to some Neenah High School students for the video they produced for our residents at American Grand. It is incredibly touching and heart warming. Happy Holidays everyone! [advanced_iframe securitykey=”” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/XquvyfrPmCI” width=”560″ height=”315″]
10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
How many people have Alzheimer’s? Globally, it reported up to 36 million suffer from a form of dementia, while it is estimated 60-80 percent of cases are caused by Alzheimer’s Disease. As we grow older, the prospects of a future suffering from dementia is understandably freighting. This fear could lead some to intentionally overlook early […]
Cyber Security
The Internet impacts all of our lives in some form or another. People communicate through the cyber world, you can shop and pay bills using the Internet, and more than ever, people go online for their news and information. While there are plenty of benefits to using the Internet, such as keeping in contact with […]
New American Grand Neenah location!
Did you hear the good news? American Grand has grown to a second location. On Aug. 19, American Grand hosted an open house at its newest location at 900 Meadow Lane in Neenah. American Grand’s original facility is located in Kaukauna. The first phase of the new Neenah location provides living space for up to […]
Benefits of Exercising for Seniors
The benefits of exercise know no age. Regardless of one’s age, regular exercise can have numerous benefits. However, the positive benefits of the exercise for the elderly community is especially profound, even with a moderate amount of physical activity. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the benefits of exercise for older adults […]
Vaccinations + Gardening with Alzheimer’s
Vaccinations are for all ages Vaccinations aren’t for kids anymore. Okay, vaccinations have really never been just for kids, but in recent years there has been a focus more than ever to ensure all adults are properly immunized. That effort comes into complete focus this month as August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month. […]
Furry Friends + Gardens Galore: July at American Grand
Gardens Galore at American Grand Have you had the chance to check out American Grand’s new garden? New this summer, residents and staff members have taken a unique approach to raising our flowers and vegetables by creating gardens using galvanized steel baths. Join residents and staff on Tuesday mornings when they tend the growing flowers […]
A Letter To Dad
My Dad Happy Father’s Day to my Dad. My Dad was someone special to a lot of people, but to me he was ‘very’ special. As a schoolteacher with six children, he worked very hard, even taking on summer jobs during the school break. As a child I did not realize his devotion to our […]
May is ‘Older Americans’ Month
Were sure the term Older American doesn’t apply to you, but let’s celebrate anyhow. Looking back at what it takes to be one of those Older Americans, which means you may have been around for some of the following: The Great Depression: Think back of how you heard your parents talk about the stock market […]
Coconut Oil, April Showers, and Humor month!
Coconut Oil??? Are You Kidding Me? We always hear of the next best thing, and coconut oil isn’t that. Think about the pictures of the people of the Hawaiian Islands we’ve seen. Their complexion as smooth as silk, whether they are young children or mature adults. Much of the reason for this is the use […]