October 2023 - The Grove at Oakleaf Village

Mental Health Recommendations from AARP

At The Grove, we prioritize genuine wellness. Genuine wellness isn’t solely tied to physical health. It entails social, emotional, and financial health, all of which are cornerstones for the services we offer our residents. Mental health is significantly interconnected with physical health, and being part of a supportive community can greatly relieve stress and combat isolation.

Most people would agree that improved well-being is a desirable goal. Fortunately, there are some ways you can promote well-being for yourself and your loved ones. For practical tips on how to enhance your mental health, check out this AARP article here.

The Grove Participates in Toledo Regional Walk to End Alzheimer’s

This past Saturday, The Grove and Oakleaf Village of Sylvania raised the roof in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. Ongoing efforts throughout the year culminated at the Toledo Regional Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 14. Oakleaf Village staff and family members braved the cold and rainy weather to exceed our $2,000 fundraising goal.

In total, The Grove raised $2,957.94!

The Grove and Oakleaf Village staff with their families.

Ongoing Fundraising Efforts

As a memory care community, The Grove at Oakleaf Village specializes in care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Many of our Toledo senior living residents and their families have firsthand experience with this disease. The challenges of living with Alzheimer’s go far beyond The Grove’s walls – staggering statistics reveal that 1 in 3 seniors is impacted by Alzheimer’s or another dementia. This is a disease affecting over 6 million Americans.

Leading up to this weekend, fundraising efforts were a labor of love. Just a few months ago, The Grove hosted a Campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s for senior living residents. The event included various activities and walks for families and friends to enjoy with their loved ones. The Alzheimer’s Association joined us to provide the official walk arch and resources. We also had a selection of delicious food trucks (Jikoni Toledo, Toledo Let’s Eat, The Purple Penguin Sweet Treats, Tocayo’s Tacos), entertainment from John Pickle, a photo booth from Funkytown Fotobooth, face-painting, balloon animals, a bake sale and craft sale.

At the end of the event, the three winners of our Duct Tape Fundraiser and the management team were duct-taped to a wall. Residents enjoyed donating $1 to pie their favorite staff.

We are proud of our Grove and Oakleaf teams’ commitment to making a difference and always showing genuine care for our residents.

Thank you to all the staff, senior living residents and family members who showed up to elevate such a worthy cause!

The Grove and Oakleaf Village of Sylvania Host Walk to End Alzheimer’s

In August, Oakleaf Village of Sylvania and The Grove partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a Walk to End Alzheimer’s event for residents, families, associates and the general public.

Our goal for this event was to raise awareness and funds for vital Alzheimer’s research initiatives and programs.

Fundraising efforts have been ongoing throughout the year, and by the end of the big day, our Oakleaf Team raised $2,384.25.

We are immensely proud of our associates and residents for making their voices heard and supporting a cause that affects 1 in 3 seniors. This cause is near and dear to our hearts. The Grove specializes in care for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and many of our senior living residents and their families have firsthand experience with this disease.

In hosting this event, we quite literally brought the walk to our assisted living and memory care residents, as many cannot participate in the regional Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Downtown Toledo.

What resulted was a day of great fun, excitement and love for our campus family. Our event included an accessible shorter walk, as well as a longer walk across campus for families and friends to walk with their loved ones. Karen Moore from the Alzheimer’s Association joined us to provide the official walk arch and helpful information. We also had a host of delicious food trucks (Jikoni Toledo, Toledo Let’s Eat, The Purple Penguin Sweet Treats, Tocayo’s Tacos), entertainment from John Pickle, a photo booth from Funkytown Fotobooth, face-painting, balloon animals, a bake sale and craft sale.

At the end of the event, the three winners of our Duct Tape Fundraiser and the management team were duct-taped to a wall. Residents enjoyed donating $1 to “pie” their favorite staff.

We are so proud of our Grove and Oakleaf families who supported this walk and our entire team for hosting an incredible event.

We invite anyone interested to join our next fundraiser and walk with us on Saturday, October 14^th or donate to the cause.