3 Questions to Ask When Looking for Assisted Living from a Distance

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we function in daily life. From grocery shopping to visiting with loved ones, people have implemented creative methods to say safe during normal daily activities. The world may feel as if the pause button has been hit, but that doesn’t mean your aging loved one’s needs have changed. […]

4 Ways to Stay In Touch With Social Distancing Seniors

The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to keep a distance from elderly loved ones. Senior living communities are under strict regulations to limit visitors and social interactions, and the facts show that seniors may be at higher risk of being affected by the novel coronavirus. With a mountain of safety measures in place, you may […]

The $7 Wedding Couple Celebrate 70th Anniversary Apart

Don and Joan in 1950

“This will be the first anniversary we have ever spent apart,” said Joan. Joan and Don have been married for 70 beautiful years, but due to social distancing during the pandemic, they are forced to be apart for their upcoming milestone anniversary on April 16th.  Don is a resident at Oak Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation […]

P.S. Write Back

Children and Seniors Become Pen Pals During Quarantine The lost art of the handwritten note is beginning to resurface in the mailboxes at Oak Manor Senior Living Community in Largo, Florida. With social distancing and quarantining, folks around the globe have flooded the internet, relying on social media, websites and the television for entertainment, news […]

Generations Connect with Student Artwork

Indian Rocks Christian School Donates Children’s Art to Oak Manor Senior Living Community With schools closed and children at home, the classrooms are full of students’ abandoned artwork and crafts. Indian Rocks Christian School preschool teachers decided to gather the forgotten artwork and deliver it to the residents at Oak Manor Senior Living Community. With […]

Healthcare Hero Spotlight: Oak Manor Employee Keeps Residents Engaged & Connected

Cindy Lewis

Cindy Lewis, Activities Director at Oak Manor Healthcare & Rehab Center is going the extra mile to connect residents with their loved ones during this time of visitor restrictions. “She is one of the most dedicated and kindhearted activities professionals I have ever met. She genuinely cares about the residents and works with all departments […]

iPad Donation Connects Residents With Loved Ones

Resident FaceTimes

With the current coronavirus pandemic, senior living communities are adhering to strict guidelines to ensure the safety and health of patients and residents, and Oak Manor Senior Living Community in Largo, Florida is no exception. Residents of the Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility are accustomed to family members, friends and volunteers visiting daily, but these […]

Pursuing a Dream: NOW is the Time

Brenda Handy, LPN, is a shining example of one who continually strives for excellence. She started her career as a respiratory therapist but quickly changed to nursing for the stability and opportunity it offered. And although her mother, aunt and five siblings are all nurses, she never seriously considered it. After only six months as […]

Home is Where the Baking is

When Bob moved to Oak Manor Senior Living Community eight years ago, he was intentional about getting involved in the community and making friends. He says that is the key to enjoying life and making Oak Manor truly feel like home. Bob started attending Oak Manor’s activities regularly, and now his daily routine wouldn’t be […]