If you’re like many other seniors, you value family relationships and rank them as a top priority. That’s why it’s worth learning a new technology that will keep you in the loop. It’s especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic, when relatives may be unable to visit in-person. Keeping in touch isn’t always as easy as […]

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home, and that’s why security measures are an important part of life for retirement communities in Oklahoma City and elsewhere. Some 55+ communities may have a variety of security measures, some of which you need and others that are just optional. Here are a few of the security […]

Now more than ever, it’s important to stay in contact with the people you love. If you’re social distancing due to COVID-19 or trying to keep in touch with relatives from across the country, then you’ve experienced the reality of long-distance communication. Thankfully, with online communication tools, distance no longer needs to be the hindrance […]

There is no single cost for senior living communities because there are multiple options with different services and support. When most people hear the term “senior living” they think about supportive living communities like assisted living, which has an average cost of $4,000 per month in the United States. Assisted living isn’t right for all people, […]

While we may think mature adults are at higher risk of violence, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that younger people are actually more likely to be victims than people over the age of 65. Thankfully, when it comes to senior safety, there are plenty of habits that can dramatically reduce the chances that you’ll […]

Research is important when you’re looking for your next home. Beyond investigating the place itself – the amenities, location, price and more – you have to figure out contracts, movers and often even selling the home you’re in. Before making the final decision and moving into a new senior apartment in Oklahoma City, there are […]

Whether you see your grandchildren twice a week or twice a year, every moment you spend together is meaningful. The dynamic between you will change as your grandkids grow from babies into young adults. It can be tough to keep up, but you can be involved every step of the way if you consider the […]

Retirement gives you an abundance of extra time to do the things you love. The desire to alleviate those chores and the household chores like yard work, home repairs or shoveling snow often drives active retirees to downsize, or even move out of private residences and into a senior living community, so that they can […]

This December, active retirees and families can choose from even more options than usual to make great memories. Whether you’re looking for a faith-filled event to inspire you for the new year or a cheery afternoon with hot cocoa and Santa Claus, the city we call “The Big Friendly” has something for you.   Holiday […]

Ursula Sreaves Ursula Sreaves lived in Perkins, Oklahoma, with her daughter and her family. Although she enjoyed the time spent with her family, in December 2018 she decided she was ready to begin a new, independent chapter of her life. That’s when she made the move to Grand Tapestry. “I don’t want to live in […]