On the Cover: Getting to Know

Dogwood Forest Grayson

By Kristen Eleveld

When you picture a senior living community, do you think of men and women in their eighties skydiving from an airplane? For many people, those ideas don’t go together. For the residents of the Holbrook Life communities, jumping out of an airplane for fun is just another incredible experience they have during their stay.

Dogwood Forest Grayson, owned and operated by Al and Tosha Holbrook of Holbrook Life Management, is not just about providing a place to live – it is a place to thrive mentally, physically, and spiritually.

“There is a huge need for assisted living and memory care,” said Al. “We are looking at different wellness alternatives to slow down or even reverse the memory loss process. Diet, wellness activities, and memory stimulating activities can slow down memory loss.”

With this philosophy in mind, the Holbrook Life communities put a high emphasis on natural and homeopathic wellness solutions to give their communities and residents a more complete picture of care. Dogwood Forest Grayson, for example, has incorporated a water filtration system that removes certain impurities from their water supply. All their common areas and residential living areas in all communities have UV lighting, which was installed years ago after learning that this reduced the chance of viruses and bacteria. This proved to be instrumental with only one COVID-19 death in the portfolio.

Both Al and Tosha look to their faith and their desire to help residents of all ages and abilities to live the best way they can. In fact, residents of Dogwood Forest Grayson also have access to the Holbrook Life communities, including a full-service spa, indoor saltwater pool, and hydrotherapy pool that many residents enjoy. It’s not just the residents who thrive at Dogwood Forest Grayson. Many team members at this community have stayed on for years due to the welcoming and health-driven environment that surrounds

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