by Kristin Ganton | Mar 28, 2019 | Assisted Living, Caregiver, Senior Health
You’re at work, digging into your daily routine and the phone rings. It’s your mom’s neighbor calling to tell you your mom took a fall and is on the way to the hospital. This is a common event and one that everyone caring for an elderly parent or loved one should be...
by Kristin Ganton | Mar 6, 2019 | Assisted Living, Senior Health, Senior Living
Time takes a toll on our bodies, and our eyes are no exception. Most people start experiencing eye changes as they reach middle age. You may need reading glasses, see colors differently, or have trouble with glare or night driving. All are normal and just serve to...
by Kristin Ganton | Jan 16, 2019 | Assisted Living, Countryside, Respite Care
Being a caregiver to an ill or incapacitated loved one may sound like a mission of mercy at first, something you want to do simply because you care so much. After several months, however, even the hardiest and most dedicated caregiver can find themselves in need of a...
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...
