by Kristin Ganton | Jan 28, 2021 | Senior Health, Senior Living
Well, we made it! Happy 2021! With the past behind us, many are now looking forward to better things ahead and are planning how to get them done. That means making resolutions, something most have tried and failed at. But New Year’s resolutions can be made and...
by Kristin Ganton | Dec 15, 2020 | Independent Living, Senior Health
Winter and the holidays are coming up fast, so now is the time to create a game plan for healthy eating that will get you through until spring arrives. Unlike during youth, the golden years mean dietary needs change and so should eating habits. Especially during this...
by Kristin Ganton | Nov 17, 2020 | Assisted Living, Senior Health, Senior Living
Aging brings about many physical and mental changes and one of those could be the onset of Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
by Kristin Ganton | Nov 3, 2020 | Assisted Living, Senior Health, Technology for Seniors
Smartphones are ubiquitous in today’s world. They are not only handy, they can be very helpful too, with the right apps installed. Seniors in assisted living have many great app choices available to make life easier, better connected and much more fun. Whether you or...
by Kristin Ganton | Oct 7, 2020 | Memory Care, Senior Health
The onset of memory loss may at first bring about small changes in a loved one’s behavior, but over time, these changes become more pronounced. As memory is challenged, seniors begin to fail at completing daily routines, including regular and effective dental hygiene....
by Kristin Ganton | Sep 24, 2020 | Senior Health, Senior Living
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the United States, 2.8 million seniors are treated in the emergency room for fall-related injuries, resulting in “800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths.” From a different...