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 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 | Jan 4, 2019 | Countryside, Senior Health, Senior Living
Today’s seniors grew up in a world of black-and-white television (if any), transistor radios, and wall-mounted telephones. Needless to say: Boy, have things changed! Our smartphones now connect us to the internet (which contains just about all of the known information...
by Kristin Ganton | Dec 18, 2018 | Countryside, Rehab, Senior Health
If inpatient rehab is on the calendar for you, you’re probably wondering what’s in store. A good place to begin is with the definition of rehabilitation: “The action, process, or result of rehabilitating or of being rehabilitated such as a restoration especially by...
by Kristin Ganton | Jun 12, 2018 | Countryside, Dementia, Memory Care
As dementia progresses, behavioral changes will become more noticeable and frustrating. Although everyone is different there are some common behavioral changes that caregivers and people with dementia can prepare for. By understanding the behaviors and the best...
by Kristin Ganton | May 21, 2018 | Countryside, Retirement Community
Crystal Caldwell, Director of Retirement Services, Ashley Finerty, Life Enrichment Coordinator, talk about some of the social opportunities available to the residents of Countryside Retirement Community. For more information, please visit their website Gantons.com,...
