Gabriel Manor Assisted Living Center

07/29/2026

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Check out more on occupational therapy and the types of people it helps in this blog:

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Occupational therapy helps people learn tasks such as eating, getting dressed in the morning, and putting on shoes, with a focus on designing tools to help individuals achieve their goals o...

07/28/2026

Each year, July 28th is World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance of a clean environment in society.

There are small habits you can incorporate into your lifestyle to live more environmentally friendly. Here are some ways you can conserve energy and resources today:

Each year, July 28th observes World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance that a clean environment plays in society. Nature conservation efforts are made to help keep the Earth’s resources clean and available for future generations.There are small habits you can incorpo...

07/26/2026

Did you know that millions of people receive occupational therapy each year to help them regain their health, independence, and quality of life through therapy, exercise, and treatment plans?

In addition to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants help their patients regain the skills needed to function in their everyday lives. Here is more info on what an occupational therapy assistant is, how to become one, and where they can work:

Did you know that millions of people receive occupational therapy each year to help them regain their health, independence, and quality of life through therapy, exercise, and treatment plans?1In addition to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants help their patients regain the skill...

07/25/2026

Happy Christmas in July!

07/24/2026

The residents have been having fun celebrating the Port of Call to Santorini, Greece! Here are some fun facts about Santorini:

-Present-day Santorini was first discovered during the 3rd millennium BC and was colonized by the Minoan Empire

-Santorini’s cuisine is heavily influenced by the fact that the island did not have electricity until the 1960s

- The Perissa Black Sand Beach got its black sand because of a volcanic eruption centuries ago

Learn more about Santorini below:

Every month, residents in participating affiliated communities will learn about a different city or country through engaging activities, fun facts, and delicious cuisine through the Port of Call program. During July, the Port of Call theme is Santorini, Greece!About SantoriniSantorini is an island l...

07/22/2026

Today is World Brain Day! Maintaining your health is important when it comes to reducing the risks that age your brain. A healthy brain will also help decrease your risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, strokes, and brain cancer.

Here are some tips on how you can have a healthier brain and protect your memory as you age:

Your brain is the control center of your body, making it one of your most important organs. Your brain helps your body carry out its daily functions, from telling your heart to pump blood to allowing you to experience the senses such as sight and taste.Maintaining your health is important when it co...

07/22/2026

A huge shoutout to Caitlin Chastain and the team at Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center! Thank you so much for the delicious donuts you surprised our staff with! Your thoughtful generosity truly brightened our day and reminded us how wonderful it is to have such supportive community partners.

Acts of kindness like yours mean so much to our team, and we are incredibly grateful for your thoughtfulness. Thank you for making our staff feel so appreciated! From all of us at Gabriel Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care, thank you, Caitlin!

07/20/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Brenda McCarroll from Medi Healthcare for being our special guest speaker at yesterday's Gabriel Manor Family Support Group! ❤️

Brenda, an Occupational Therapist with specialized education in dementia care, shared a wealth of valuable information with our families. Her knowledge, compassion, and willingness to answer questions made for an incredibly meaningful afternoon. Everyone in attendance truly appreciated the guidance and support she provided.

If you haven't attended Gabriel Manor's Family Support Group, you're missing a wonderful opportunity. Our group offers a safe, welcoming place for families to discuss the changes they're experiencing with their loved ones, gain practical advice, and receive education and encouragement from professionals and others walking a similar journey.

Thank you again, Brenda, for sharing your time, expertise, and heart with our Gabriel Manor families. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Family Support Group meeting!

07/20/2026

We were truly blessed to welcome Fellowship Baptist Church of Clayton to Gabriel Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care! ❤️ Our residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of singing beloved old hymns together and listening to an uplifting message from Eric Hice.

It was a time filled with faith, fellowship, and joyful hearts. A heartfelt thank you to Fellowship Baptist Church and Eric Hice for sharing your time, kindness, and encouragement with our residents. Your visit was a true blessing, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

07/18/2026

Happy National Sour Candy Day! Which sour candy is your favorite?