When architects and designers create spaces, they tend to do so from the perspective of their own sensory experience … that is, the perspective of...
Bringing the Outdoors In: Biophilic Architecture at Great Oaks
There is something deeply restorative about sitting in dappled sunlight, listening to birdsong and watching leaves move in the breeze. These experiences are not merely...
The Multi-Disciplinary Team at Great Oaks
When considering a retirement village, you are not simply choosing a place to live (for yourself or an older relative) - you are selecting a...
First of its kind retirement village for Constantia
Six years of careful negotiations, meticulous planning and countless hours of design work resulted in the launch of Great Oaks retirement village on Thursday 20...
10 Easy Ways Seniors Can Boost Their Mental Health And Well-Being
A challenged brain is a happy brain. So when the kids are grown and you’ve retired from your job, you could find yourself struggling a...
Ten Tips For Communicating With A Person With Dementia
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia—but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful...