Dear Gardens Residents, Families, & Friends, We’d like to announce yet another improvement we’re making to the community. Beginning May 4, 2023, we will be installing new windows and framing in all apartments along Kester Ave. The new windows and sliding glass doors will be noise reduction double pane glass. Residents will be able to… Continue reading Untitled
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Improvements To The Community
Dear Gardens Residents, Families, & Friends, We would like to update you on some exciting improvements we’re making to the community. From Tuesday, April 18th through Thursday, April 20th, we will be installing new carpeting in our dining room. The dining room will be closed those days to accommodate the work. Residents will receive free tray service during the installation. This is yet another in a series of… Continue reading Improvements To The Community
Annual Fire Alarm
Dear Residents, families, and friends, On February 23rd starting at 9 am, we will be having our annual fire alarm and emergency generator testing. There will be alarms going off as part of the testing. The fire protection company, accompanied by a Gardens employee, will need access to each resident’s apartment. To test the generator,… Continue reading Annual Fire Alarm
Annual Staff Holiday Gift
Covid Booster
Dear Gardens Residents, Families, & Friends, We’re happy to announce that we will be holding a clinic for the newest Covid booster on Wednesday, November 9th at 9am. The new vaccines come in both Pfizer and Moderna and most insurance will cover the cost. The vaccine requires a consent form, which can be picked up… Continue reading Covid Booster
Transportation Information
Dear Residents, Families and Friends, On September 30, 2022 our bus will be going out to get a fresh, new look. As long as there are no delays, we’re scheduled to get it back by October 5th. While the bus is out, we will be offering third party transportation for medical appointments. We are excited… Continue reading Transportation Information
Booster Information
Dear Gardens Residents, Families, & Friends, We’re happy to announce that we will be holding a clinic for the newest Covid booster. The clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at 10am. The new booster is for Both Pfizer and Moderna and insurance will cover the cost. The booster requires a consent form, which… Continue reading Booster Information
TREM2 protein seems to protect brain cells from toxic TDP-43 protein
Abnormal, aggregated forms of TDP-43 protein play a role in the development of certain brain diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Recently, NIA-supported Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that TREM2, a protein found on certain immune cells, can help protect the brain from TDP-43-related harm. The… Continue reading TREM2 protein seems to protect brain cells from toxic TDP-43 protein
HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE DEMENTIA BEHAVIORS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia inevitably cause changes in behavior as the disease progresses. We found a comprehensive free guide from the Lewy Body Dementia Association that explains common behavioral symptoms of dementia and shares helpful tips for reducing and managing challenging dementia behaviors. Essential dementia care tips Because their ability to express themselves declines, people with dementia often unintentionally use behavior… Continue reading HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE DEMENTIA BEHAVIORS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Dog Aging Project goal is to help both dogs and humans live longer, healthier lives
Through the NIA-supported Dog Aging Project (DAP), scientists aim to understand how a complex combination of genes, lifestyle, and environment influence aging not only for dogs but for humans as well. In a perspective recently published in Nature, the researchers describe how they hope to establish the foundation for an innovative, community science approach to aging… Continue reading Dog Aging Project goal is to help both dogs and humans live longer, healthier lives
The Gardens
at Park Balboa
7046 Kester Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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Monday - Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tel. (818) 787-0462
Fax (818) 787-7472