by Kristin Ganton | Feb 6, 2018 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Retirement Community
Your aging parents might very well need your help, whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally or just financially. But admitting they need that help? Or, more importantly, accepting that help? Well, that’s a different story. In fact, according to a Penn State...
by Kristin Ganton | Jan 31, 2018 | Assisted Living
Crystal Caldwell, Director of Countryside Retirement and Shelly Keinath, Manager of the Grand, Assisted Living tells us how to help people take the first steps in choosing assisted living; to help people enjoy a stress-free and easy transition to a new adventure in...
by Kristin Ganton | Jan 30, 2018 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Retirement Community
As your parents age, they may start to feel more disconnected – less in touch with the world around them and even the people they love. They might have trouble remembering your birthday, paying their bills, or even to eat or shower daily. This is natural as their...
by Kristin Ganton | Jan 23, 2018 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Retirement Community
Naturally, most seniors want to stay in their homes as long as possible. It’s where they’re comfortable, where they feel most at ease and where their loved ones can easily visit, stop by and spend time. Home care offers seniors the ability to do just that — to...
by Kristin Ganton | Jan 16, 2018 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Retirement Community
For most seniors, taking medication is just a regular part of daily life. In fact, statistics show that nearly 90 percent of aging adults take a least one prescription medication daily, while 36 percent take five or more medications. Keeping track of these medications...
by Kristin Ganton | Jan 9, 2018 | Assisted Living, Countryside, Independent Living, Memory Care, Retirement Community
It’s easy to get bored in the winter. With snow on the ground and a chill in the air, you can’t get out much – and it might start to feel like your home is a prison. How many TV shows can you watch in a day? How many hours can you spend napping? Though your days of...
