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Harry grew up in a small logging town in Oregon where food was scarce and rationed. When he turned 18 in the early 1940s, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and headed off to navigation school before being stationed overseas.

It is easy to enjoy an active lifestyle in Nevada County given the ample opportunities for hiking, biking, swimming, boating, tennis, Bocce Ball, snow sports and a great variety of stimulating fitness classes. The City of Grass Valley is even adding pickleball courts at Memorial Park!  Each season offers its own full roster of activities and outdoor fun. Just a few of the types of activities that are beneficial to seniors include:

Activities of Daily Living, also known as ADLs, are routine tasks people do almost every day without assistance. Although some of these tasks can become more difficult with age, it does not mean that everyone will require assistance when they grow older. However, it is good to familiarize yourself with ADLs just in case a parent or loved one needs a helping hand.

Have you ever been recommended a product to help keep you mobile or reduce fall risk? Customer reviews and star ratings are essential tools to making educated decisions on what product is right for you or a loved one. We've gone one step further and asked Eskaton residents which smart phone applications and mobility devices they prefer. Check out this list. 

There are thousands of questions asked at Eskaton every day about meals, clubs, activities, and other fun things. But there is one particular question that has everyone eager with anticipation:

It’s “visit day” – the day children from local schools parade into Eskaton to read, sing, study, or just share stories with the residents as part of Eskaton’s Kids Connection program.

Did Mom take her medication today? What OTC cold medicine did Dad take with his regular prescriptions? When was the last time Mom and Dad cleaned out the medicine cabinet?

Smart technology has become part of our daily lives. From our phones, automobiles, and even our ovens, smart technology has changed the way we live.

Are you often worried about your dad when you leave his home? Worried about your mom’s safety in her home all alone?

Determining what you can afford in assisted living can be difficult. Communities offer various pricing models and amenities, while the services your loved one needs will likely change over the years.