by Kristin Ganton | Apr 7, 2020 | Memory Care, Senior Health, Senior Living
There’s an old saying, “use it or lose it” and when it comes to keeping the mind sharp and agile, many experts agree, the more we challenge our brains, the better. According to Medicare.org, “It’s believed that the key to a sharper mind primarily boils down to four...
by Kristin Ganton | Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Senior Health, Senior Living
Even the most meticulous list maker may find themselves low on staple groceries at some point during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring them to shop for more. For those in the 65+ age group, this is especially serious due to the higher risk of infection attributed to...
by Kristin Ganton | Mar 11, 2020 | COVID-19, Senior Health, Senior Living
Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 around the world, and the state of emergency recently declared in the State of Michigan, the staff and management at Ganton’s Countryside are taking extraordinary precautions to protect our residents who are considered among...
by Kristin Ganton | Mar 4, 2020 | Independent Living, Senior Health, Senior Living
Aging often means slowing down, which in turn can mean we don’t get out as much as we used to. It can also mean we don’t take advantage of one of life’s greatest and most healthful gifts — nature. Even in the most urban setting, nature finds a niche and more and more,...
by Kristin Ganton | Mar 3, 2020 | Memory Care, Senior Health, Senior Living
Stress is considered a part of everyday life, something everyone just has to deal with. But stress can also become a hazard to health and happiness, especially for seniors. In fact, studies have shown chronic stress can even accelerate aging by disrupting sleep and...
by Kristin Ganton | Dec 17, 2019 | Caregiver, Senior Health, Senior Living
Caregiving is one tough job that can really take a toll on even the healthiest person, especially during the dark winter months. As the days shorten and winter sets in, you may be tempted to hunker down and stay indoors, especially if the person you are caring for is...
