by Kristin Ganton | Jan 4, 2019 | Countryside, Senior Health, Senior Living
Today’s seniors grew up in a world of black-and-white television (if any), transistor radios, and wall-mounted telephones. Needless to say: Boy, have things changed! Our smartphones now connect us to the internet (which contains just about all of the known information...
by Kristin Ganton | Dec 18, 2018 | Countryside, Rehab, Senior Health
If inpatient rehab is on the calendar for you, you’re probably wondering what’s in store. A good place to begin is with the definition of rehabilitation: “The action, process, or result of rehabilitating or of being rehabilitated such as a restoration especially by...
by Kristin Ganton | Nov 27, 2018 | Assisted Living, Retirement Community, Senior Living
As more baby boomers age into retirement, many will be making decisions about where they spend their golden years. For some, aging at home is appealing, while for others, moving into assisted living is preferable so they have help when they need it, without all the...
by Kristin Ganton | Nov 15, 2018 | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehab
When you suffer a debilitating injury or illness, rehabilitation is often the next step after acute care in a hospital or outpatient surgery. The purpose of inpatient rehab is to help the individual rebuild strength, regain function and develop an exercise regimen to...
by Kristin Ganton | Oct 16, 2018 | Assisted Living, Medicaid, Medicare, Senior Health
Insurance and health care in general can be very confusing. One of the most baffling things to many is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. With names that sound similar and purposes that are similar, it’s not surprising that we mix them up, or just don’t...