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 24, 2019 | Dementia, Memory Care, Senior Health
Dementia is one of the most insidious conditions afflicting humanity — people of every race in every country around the world. As we age, dementia becomes more and more likely and, according to dementiastatistcis.org, “The number of people with dementia globally is...
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 | 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 | Oct 2, 2018 | Rehab, Senior Health, Skilled Nursing
Understanding the many differences between various kinds of health care services and facilities can be a daunting task, especially when you’re experiencing medical problems and need to make quick decisions. Taking the time to learn these differences as they are...
