Author: Keith Dahlen

I started Great Oak Senior Care with my father in my heart as my motivation to improve the quality of life for seniors by offering support and services to families facing the same difficult situation. My father’s wish was to stay in his home and my goal is to make this wish a reality for families and seniors in the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul areas.

Monitoring Blood Pressure With Home Care

Home Care

Your senior should focus on their blood pressure, but it may be something they have been avoiding or don’t know the importance of. The higher their blood pressure is, the higher their risk of a heart attack; some seniors may even suffer from strokes if their blood pressure is too high. If your family has […]

Four Ways Post-Hospital Care Can Help Your Loved One

Post-Hospital Care

Your elderly loved one has just had a long hospital stay and is finally ready to come home. She’s excited to be able to sleep in her bed, watch the birds out her window, and enjoy visits from her loved ones. But oftentimes, returning home after an extended hospital stay can have a few speed […]

Good Diet and Optimum Health With In-Home Care

In-Home Care

Consuming a wide range of vegetables has health benefits for individuals of all ages, including seniors. Vegetables are an excellent source of important nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which can contribute to improved general health and well-being. Creating a healthy meal plan around them might be overwhelming for seniors who’ve not eaten many vegetables […]

Improving Lifestyle With Companion Care at Home

Companion Care at Home

A healthy lifestyle is crucial for elderly individuals as it promotes overall well-being and quality of life. However, as your elderly mom or dad ages, they may lack nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. But how can you talk openly about living a healthy lifestyle? The truth is the healthier your mom and dad are, the […]

Alzheimer’s Care: 4 Things That Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's Care

When you have a senior parent with Alzheimer’s one of the most frustrating things about dealing with that disease is not knowing how to help your senior parent. Because Alzheimer’s affects every senior differently the techniques and tools that work for one senior may not work for all seniors. The only thing that you can […]