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Distance and Senior Care
When parents and loved ones age, many men and women find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place as they are faced with the miles that separate them and their loved ones. Because of this distance, it can be incredibly difficult and discouraging to get valuable information about the well being of their…
The Good News About Aging
With a large number of the U.S. population aging into seniorhood, many scientists complete studies to provide perspective and new information on this demographic. One such study, published in the journal of Psychological Science, scientists chose a sample of various people from young to old and used fMRI machines to monitor their brain. The participants…
Employee of the Month: Khoi Thuong
What’s cooking in the UV kitchen? Well, whatever is on the menu, it’s sure to be healthy and delicious … Thanks to our Employee of the Month, Khoi Thuong, Lead Chef in Dining Services. Chef Khoi has been with UV for 21 years. The nominations for him came in with gastronomic proportions! Residents and staff…
Christmas at University Village
Christmas at University Village is the most wonderful time of the year! Watch our latest activity recap to get a taste of the season and catch up on what has been happening at University Village. For more information about assisted living in Tulsa OK, or a retirement home Tulsa OK, contact us here.
Staying Active During Winter for Seniors
As cold weather settles in, the general tendency can lean towards inactivity. While summer and spring inspire many to exercise, it is much more difficult during the winter to find the motivation to move, especially for seniors. However, taking a three month break (or longer!) to hibernate for the winter is simply not a good…
University Village Continues Improvements
Since 2011, when ORU sold the University Village retirement community to local businessmen, Matt Gawey and Blake Vail, the new owners have made the updating of the 38-acre campus a labor of love. “We are thrilled with the improvements we have been able to make over the last 5 years to make University Village truly…
Resident Spotlight: Dave and Cecelia Basarich
Dave and Cecelia (and their toy Yorkies “Shep” and “Sassy”) moved to our University Village cottage neighborhood this past summer. They are loving life here and spread their enthusiasm everywhere they go. Cecelia says that they moved to UV in order to maintain an active lifestyle and they participate in most of the activities offered.…
Five Activities to Connect Teens and Grandparents
With such a large age gap, often it may be hard to find ways for the youngest generation and the oldest generation to find common ground when it comes to activities and interactions. Fortunately, we have come up with five cross-generational activities that will help young and older adults alike unplug and connect: Volunteering: Not…
