by Kristin Ganton | Jan 28, 2022 | Assisted Living, Countryside, Independent Living, Retirement Community, Senior Living
The opportunity to grow older is a gift. It means more time to spend with the people you love, doing the activities you enjoy. There are a lot of misconceptions about getting older, especially when it comes to quality of life. Although ageist stereotypes may lead you...
by NarrativeSEO | Jan 21, 2022 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Retirement Community, Senior Living
Senior life can be exhilarating, freeing and rewarding; it can also be isolating and unfulfilling. Many times, the thing that determines whether or not a person enjoys older life is the level of support they receive. However, the ideal support for some seniors may not...
by Kristin Ganton | Nov 23, 2021 | Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care
The number of family caregivers in the United States is growing, according to the AARP report, “Caregiving in the U.S. 2020.” As many as 53 million Americans are providing care to a family member, which is up from the 2015 estimate of 43.5 million. By far the majority...
by Kristin Ganton | Sep 25, 2021 | Assisted Living, Senior Living, Social Interaction
One of the most difficult parts of getting older is the loss of friends. But there is always time to meet new people and make new friends, especially for seniors in assisted living communities. In assisted living seniors have their own personal space but are never far...
by Kristin Ganton | Aug 24, 2021 | Assisted Living, Moving
Navigating aging can be difficult for seniors and their families as time takes its toll. Even the most healthy and active seniors can reach a point in their lives when they need more help than family, caregivers and they themselves can provide, and when it’s time to...
by Kristin Ganton | Jun 22, 2021 | Assisted Living, Senior Health, Senior Living
According to bemedwise.org, U.S. seniors take more medications (including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and supplements) than any other population group. Since seniors’ health depends on them, it’s essential to understand all the types of medications taken and...
