Annalee Alexander, Director of Rehab Services, Crystal Caldwel, Director of Retirement Services, John Ganton’s Countryside Care Center, talks about the importance of short term rehab following a hospitalization. For more information, please visit their website www.gantons.com or by calling (517) 787-4150.
Home safety for older adults is top of mind concern for loved ones and adult children. According to the AARP Home and Community Preference Survey, 79% of seniors (ages 50 and above) prefer to live at home as they age, but only about 34% recognize they may need to...
A dementia diagnosis is a devastating event in any marriage and one that really changes everything going forward. Suddenly there are so many unknowns, so many new concerns, and so much sadness that the healthy spouse may be overwhelmed. One of the greatest of the...
Making the decision to move yourself or a loved one to a memory care community should be a well-informed one. All memory care communities are not created equal, but the best have several things in common. When comparing memory care communities be sure to include the...
Having a conversation about moving parents to assisted living can go a lot easier when everyone is open-minded, empathetic and has good information about assisted living communities. Today’s modern assisted living communities have come a long way so before sitting...
All the changes in senior independent living have made it a much more desirable option for older adults who want to shed the responsibilities of living at home and really make retirement the best it can be. But it’s not for everyone. Before you decide, however, use...
Visiting during the holidays is a big part of the magic and when a senior is on your visit list, it’s also a great opportunity to check on their safety and well-being to ensure they are able to live and thrive at home. Although many seniors may not realize it, over...
In general, how much something costs is often considered its value, but when it comes to independent living value, it’s essential to peel back the layers and look deeper into what value really means. When deciding where to live in retirement, at home or in independent...
When considering a move to senior living, independent living is often the first choice. However, independent living retirement communities may not be a good fit when seniors have chronic conditions, need daily help with personal care or medications, or have cognitive...
An independent living community can be the perfect retirement solution when you choose the right senior living community. That’s why it is so important to thoroughly vet your options before making your choice. One of the best ways to do that is by touring independent...
Retirement is the time of life to really make every day one to remember, whether it’s traveling, revisiting an old hobby, relaxing at home with friends and family, writing a book, or taking classes just to learn something new. All those things you never had time for...