by Kristin Ganton | Dec 19, 2017 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Retirement Community
From wrapping presents to trimming the tree, there’s a lot to do during the holidays. Add in cooking a huge holiday meal – plus desserts, and it can be enough to make your head spin. But baking for the holidays doesn’t have to be just another weight on your shoulders....
by Kristin Ganton | Dec 12, 2017 | Assisted Living, Countryside, Independent Living, Retirement Community
If you’re an arthritis sufferer, you live with constant pain – pain that keeps you up, holds you back and impacts your life on a daily, minute-by-minute basis. Though certain medications can help manage the pain, they don’t ease it entirely, and arthritis remains a...
by Kristin Ganton | Dec 5, 2017 | Assisted Living, Countryside, Independent Living, Retirement Community
The winter’s in full force here in Michigan, and while it might be uncomfortable and a little disheartening, there’s something much worse at the works: physical danger. With the cold, frosty Mitten State winter also comes more dangerous conditions – particularly for...
by Kristin Ganton | Nov 28, 2017 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Retirement Community
Being able to recognize the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease can be life-saving for an aging loved one – especially if they live alone. Not only can you keep them from hurting themselves, their pets or others due to their memory loss, but you can also help ease...
by Kristin Ganton | Oct 30, 2017 | Memory Care, Assisted Living
Crystal Caldwell, Director of Retirement Services for John Ganton’s Countryside Retirement Community visits the studio at Fox 47 The Morning Blend. She has much to share about Brightside, the new addition to the Countryside campus. Click here to watch the...
by Kristin Ganton | Oct 25, 2017 | Respite Care, Assisted Living, Countryside, Memory Care, Retirement Community
What is Respite Care? Respite care refers to a commitment-free, temporary stay in a Senior Retirement Community. This usually is in an Assisted Living or Memory Care apartment. Residents joining us at Countryside for a respite stay enjoy the benefits of nursing...
