Oakmont of Valencia officials announced the return of their holiday bake sale fundraiser this week, where the public can order chef-made pies and cakes for their festivities while supporting a good cause. “The holiday season is coming upon us,” said Mary Dembkowski of Oakmont of Valencia. “Our executive chef (makes), from scratch, pies and cakes to support the Alzheimer’s Association.” ...

Oakmont of Valencia staff are preparing to host a presentation by Teepa Snow, a nationally-renowned expert on dementia, and the public is invited to attend, officials said. Called “A Day with Teepa Snow,” the event is set for Monday, Dec. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oakmont of Valencia.  “She’s nationally known as a leading educator on dementia,” said ...

Oakmont of Valencia Executive Director Margie Veis is encouraging youth groups in the Santa Clarita Valley to plan a visit for an intergenerational activity with the community’s seniors. Veis was inspired to extend this invitation to the public after three “young ladies” from Oakmont of Valencia’s neighboring West Creek / West Hills area decided to set up a lemonade stand ...

Oakmont of Valencia is hosting a “Laughter on Call” comedy show for its memory care residents this month, and staff members are also inviting Santa Clarita residents caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to attend the show with their loved one. Set to take place at Oakmont of Valencia on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m., the event ...

The Santa Clarita Assisted Living Locators team is set to have a booth at the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in October, and Owner Shannon Avazian is encouraging the community to participate. Set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Bridgeport Park in Santa Clarita, the local walk is part of a nationwide fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association ...

The owner of the Santa Clarita Assisted Living Locators is encouraging adult children in the community to be proactive about determining their senior parents’ next steps before it becomes an emergency situation. “Let’s look at communities — let’s address this before it happens,” said Shannon Avazian.  The first step is for the adult child to take a free assessment online, ...

The owner of Assisted Living Locators is challenging the community to “rethink senior living,” as many independent and assisted living facilities are now becoming luxury, resort-style living for seniors. “People don’t realize what senior living has become, … and that’s why I want to challenge everyone,” said Shannon Avazian. “It’s like resort living, … especially in our community here. There ...

The experts from Assisting Living Locators aim to “streamline” the often confusing, otherwise lengthy process of finding the right fit for a senior loved one in need of extra help with their free services. Owner Shannon Avazian described her role as “a realtor/case manager” who provides an assessment to determine what kind of help is needed — be it in-home ...

Assisted Living Locators is a free community resource that offers the expertise of a “trusted advisor” to help adult children and families navigate through the challenges of determining a senior loved one’s next steps. “There are so many different options,” said Owner Shannon Avazian, referencing a Santa Clarita assisted living community, skilled nursing facility and even in-home care from a ...

Seniors who may be in need of making the move to an assisted living facility can take advantage of the free services available through Assisted Living Locators in Santa Clarita. Those who seek free assistance from Assisted Living Locators can sit down with an elder advisor for an assessment to determine if assisted living is right for the senior in ...