Tran's Senior Oasis

My siblings and I consider Tran’s Senior Oasis to be a godsend. When we realized that our 90-year old mom was suffering from dementia, we knew that a live-in facility was the only safe option for her; we all live far away. But we did not intend to consign Mom to a large, impersonal, uncaring institution. TSO was recommended by a friend, and we still consider it a miracle that an opening had just come available there. Mom, who was naturally very sad to leave her home and absolutely opposed the notion of staying at TSO for more than a few days, initially began to be won over by the meals. Then, she began to note that “Dr. Tran is a very smart lady”. Mom now also comments on how much she enjoys observing nature from the back porch, how nice it is to read (and nap) in the comfy nook that Dr. Tran set up for her, and now nice everyone is. Mom clearly has been made to feel cared for, secure, and a part of the TSO family in the comfortable residential setting.

I have been my mom’s primary caregiver since my dad passed away 6 years ago. Her memory began to decline and she moved in with us 4.5 years ago. Her memory and physical health worsened and by the fall of 2019, she was sleeping 20 hours per day, unable to walk or feed herself. I made the very hard decision to place her in an assisted living facility. My sister did a lot of research, we whittled the list down, and we started visiting places. We visited large, fancy, expensive facilities that looked great but could only commit to a once every 2 hour room check. We visited home settings that were run down, smelly, and had residents parked in wheelchairs. We visited a new facility that limited your access to your loved one to daytime hours. I started to think we were not going to find a place that met our requirements. My sister and her son visited Dr. Tran’s Oasis, and they were convinced that this was the right place. Dr. Tran came to my house to assess my mother’s needs and answer any questions we had. We were convinced that Dr. Tran has a true passion for taking care of the elderly. My mother was ready to leave with Dr. Tran that day! We moved my mother in late October and have had no regrets. Dr. Tran and her staff treat the residents as family. They sing, play games, exercise, laugh and hug. They have taken the time to get to know my mother, her likes and dislikes, and my mom is thriving. Under Dr. Tran’s care, she is taking less medication, is eating and drinking on her own, and is walking again. My mom is engaged with the staff and the other residents and she is much more her old self. If you had asked me 6 months ago I would have told you that no one could take better care of my mom than I, but I was wrong. Dr. Tran and her staff are the best. I can now take care of myself and my family and just be my mother’s daughter again.

Placing our 91-year-old mom who suffers from Dementia into a Senior Assisted Living Center was an agonizing decision. My sister had been her full-time caregiver for the past four years with the help of two of my siblings that lived close by, but when she was no longer able to walk with a walker and became confined to a wheelchair, we faced reality and searched for the best facility. Our mom has been at Tran's Senior Oasis for four months now and we are so thankful - knowing that we could not have made a better decision. Mom has thrived since the move. At first, Mom thought that Dr. Tran was one of her daughters! Dr. Tran was able to regulate her diet and her long list of medications, and wean her from things that my mom did not need. The result was that our mom has thrived at Tran's Senior Oasis. Although there are still those times when she thinks that I still live in California (I moved here in July of 2018 to be closer to her), her memory and cognitive stills have improved. Her trembling has diminished to the point where she can feed herself without assistance. And when she forgets that she can't stand and walk on her own and tries to get out of her wheelchair, one of the loving caregivers are always there to make sure she does not fall. I love how the staff puts makeup on the ladies every day, how they are constantly interacting with all of the ladies and treating them with the utmost love, grace and dignity. Dr. Tran has allowed my nephew to come over and play the organ to entertain the ladies and she has allowed me and my wife to lead the ladies in Bible devotionals and singing (I have been amazed at how the ladies will join in singing both Christmas carols and traditional church hymns). As a former church pastor and church elder, I have visited many elder care facilities and I can say unequivocally that Tran's Senior Oasis is above and beyond what I thought could be offered in elder care.

I have been my mom’s primary caregiver since my dad passed away 6 years ago. Her memory began to decline and she moved in with us 4.5 years ago. Her memory and physical health worsened and by the fall of 2019, she was sleeping 20 hours per day, unable to walk or feed herself. I made the very hard decision to place her in an assisted living facility. My sister did a lot of research, we whittled the list down, and we started visiting places. We visited large, fancy, expensive facilities that looked great but could only commit to a once every 2 hour room check. We visited home settings that were run down, smelly, and had residents parked in wheelchairs. We visited a new facility that limited your access to your loved one to daytime hours. I started to think we were not going to find a place that met our requirements. My sister and her son visited Dr. Tran’s Oasis, and they were convinced that this was the right place. Dr. Tran came to my house to assess my mother’s needs and answer any questions we had. We were convinced that Dr. Tran has a true passion for taking care of the elderly. My mother was ready to leave with Dr. Tran that day! We moved my mother in late October and have had no regrets. Dr. Tran and her staff treat the residents as family. They sing, play games, exercise, laugh and hug. They have taken the time to get to know my mother, her likes and dislikes, and my mom is thriving. Under Dr. Tran’s care, she is taking less medication, is eating and drinking on her own, and is walking again. My mom is engaged with the staff and the other residents and she is much more her old self. If you had asked me 6 months ago I would have told you that no one could take better care of my mom than I, but I was wrong. Dr. Tran and her staff are the best. I can now take care of myself and my family and just be my mother’s daughter again.

Mom has resided at TSO for a little over a year. She is content, safe and clean while being treated with love and respect by the owner and caregivers of Tran’s Sr. Oasis. Mother enjoys time on the pleasant covered porch where we enjoy time listening to birds, watching the deer or listening to the rain on a tin roof. The grounds are pleasant and natural and make for a relaxing time outside. Inside the home is warm, cozy, clean and comfortable. Meals are never rushed and are wholesome and simple for all appetites. The caregivers are friendly and loving to the residents and visiting family members. I’m so happy to find a loving, caring and safe environment that my mom is treated with such respect and care. I sleep better knowing that Dr. Tran is close at hand for any needs at the house and that her staff are trained and attentive. Thank you to all at TSO for giving to our loved ones. Daughter of Betty