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...
by Kristin Ganton | Aug 28, 2018 | Assisted Living, Retirement Community, Senior Living
Assisted living can be a lifesaver for anyone who is unable to safely take care of themselves without daily assistance, but it can also be a fun social experience for those needing more human connection. If living alone, preparing healthy meals, and housekeeping...
by Kristin Ganton | Aug 21, 2018 | Assisted Living, Senior Health, Senior Living
Everyday aches and pains seem to escalate with age. With this consistent increase, it might seem like sickness is always knocking at the front door, causing many to become jaded to the discomfort. Oftentimes, that’s all right; the problem goes away. But some symptoms...
by Kristin Ganton | Jul 20, 2018 | Assisted Living, Dementia, Memory Care
According to the World Health Organization, worldwide, 47 million people are living with dementia. There are about 10 million new cases every year. By 2030, that number is expected to increase to 75 million and almost triple by 2050. Today in Michigan, 240,000 persons...
by Kristin Ganton | Jun 26, 2018 | Assisted Living, Dementia, Memory Care
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it might seem at first that the family can rally the troops and take care of them at home. But as symptoms progress, the burden of care becomes heavier and begins to take a toll on caregivers and the person with dementia....
by Kristin Ganton | Jun 5, 2018 | Assisted Living, Dementia, Memory Care
One of the first signs of dementia is the loss of normal communication abilities. It may begin slowly but as the symptoms persist, communication will become more difficult. Caregivers, friends and family of someone with dementia may become frustrated when they can’t...
