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Health Benefits of Laughter for Seniors

Health Benefits of Laughter for Seniors

by Kristin Ganton | Jun 19, 2019 | Assisted Living, Senior Health, Senior Living

Humans have many things in common despite race, color, creed, or geographic origin. One of those is laughter. From infancy forward, we all laugh, and now science is finding that laughter isn’t just for fun, it’s also beneficial to our health. According to the Mayo...
Eyes and Aging: Diseases and Disorders to Watch For

Eyes and Aging: Diseases and Disorders to Watch For

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...
Internet Safety for Seniors

Internet Safety for Seniors

by Kristin Ganton | Feb 5, 2019 | Cyber Security, Independent Living, Senior Living

For many people who have retired from long careers, worrying about their online security may be something that fell off the radar when they left work behind. But online security at home is just as important as it was at work, only now you don’t have the “IT guy” to...
Senior Living: Medical Technology Trends

Senior Living: Medical Technology Trends

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...
Assisted Living: Not a Nursing Home

Assisted Living: Not a Nursing Home

by Kristin Ganton | Nov 27, 2018 | Assisted Living, Retirement Community, Senior Living

As more baby boomers age into retirement, many will be making decisions about where they spend their golden years. For some, aging at home is appealing, while for others, moving into assisted living is preferable so they have help when they need it, without all the...

Assisted Living: What Will My Day-to-Day Life Be Like?

by Kristin Ganton | Aug 28, 2018 | Assisted Living, Retirement Community, Senior Living

Assisted living can be a lifesaver for anyone who is unable to safely take care of themselves without daily assistance, but it can also be a fun social experience for those needing more human connection. If living alone, preparing healthy meals, and housekeeping...
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