by Kristin Ganton | Dec 26, 2017 | Assisted Living, Countryside, Independent Living, Retirement Community
Amount 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder – a sadness and depression that sets in around wintertime. It’s no surprise it’s so prevalent, either. As the weather turns cold, sunshine is harder to come by. You spend less time outdoors, and more...
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 | 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...
by Courtney Boatin | Aug 3, 2017 | Retirement Community, Countryside
Working at a retirement community is a sincerely enjoyable job. Most of us who choose this career have an affection for seniors that is just a part of who we are. We completely understand that as your parents enter these golden years and begin enjoying our active...