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Assisted Living & Senior Living News
May 2016 Gardant E-Newsletter
News and information about Gardant's recent national award recognition, exercise and laughter, the benefits of social interaction and group activities, tips for reducing your stroke risk and much more.
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Gardant Honored with National Best of the Best Award
For the third time in four years, Gardant Management Solutions was honored with a national Best of the Best Award from Argentum, a professional organization that represents the senior living industry.
The award recognizes innovative programs and services that are creating the future of senior living.
Gardant was presented with the award for its "Speaking Out for Supportive Living" rogram, which is designed to protect consumer choice through multi-disciplinary, year-round political advocacy for the Illinois Supportive Living Program.
The Supportive Living Program serves as a model for affordable assisted living and is especially designed to benefit low-income older adults and adults with physical disabilities who need some help to maintain their independence but do not require skilled nursing care.
Affordable Assisted Living Opportunities
Rod Burkett, Gardant CEO, served as a speaker for a session on "Financing and Development Opportunities in Affordable Assisted Living" at the 2016 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference held earlier this month in Denver.
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise... and Laugh
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During a community health education program held at Heritage Woods of South Elgin, the speaker emphasized the importance of exercise and laughter. "Exercise is the best thing you can do for your brain, and laughter releases a lot of beneficial chemicals," said Colleen Caron, of Amita Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Gardant Moves Into Georgia and Indiana
Gardant was  recently selected as the management company for two assisted living communities that were developed by the Integral Group, LLC.
Oasis at 30th is a three-story, affordable assisted living community located on the east side of Indianapolis. It features 124 one- bedroom apartments. The community also features an adult day care program.
Oasis at Scholars Landing is an affordable personal care home located in Atlanta. It features 60 one-bedroom apartments.
Yoga, Meditation and Dementia
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A new study suggests that completing a three-month course in yoga and meditation may reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. The study was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, and the report was posted on the Medical News Today website.
Social Interaction, Group Activities and Symptoms of Depression
Another story posted on the Medical News Today website looked at depression among older adults. Depression can be a common problem for older adults, especially for individuals with dementia. The report indicates that using antidepressant drugs is often not effective. What may work in reducing the symptoms are high-intensity exercise programs and group activities, possibly because of the social interaction that comes from participating in group activities.
Gardant Communities Advancing to State Finals for Wii Bowling, Spelling Bee
Three teams of residents from communities managed by Gardant are advancing to the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition's Final Four competition that will be held in Springfield, Illinois on June 1-2. Bowlers from Heritage Woods of Batavia, Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook and Heritage Woods of Charleston are hoping to roll their way into the top spots. Last year,
the Bowling Brooks team from Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook took home the first place trophy; the Pin Heads from Prairie Living at Chautauqua earned second place honors; and The Woodsmen from Heritage Woods of Charleston finished in third place. Six spelling bee teams from Gardant communities are among the top 12 teams that will compete at the statewide tournament. The Gardant spelling finalists are from Cambridge House of Maryville, Cambridge House of O'Fallon, Deer Path of Huntley, Heritage Woods of Charleston, Heritage Woods of South Elgin and Prairie Living at Chautauqua.
Gardant Communities Stay Active and Keep Moving!
April 25-29, 2016 was Supportive Living Week, and the affordable assisted lifestyle communities managed by Gardant lived up to the theme of "Keep Moving!" Click to see their activity!
A New Elephant in the Room
Driving is likely a new elephant in the room for seniors, says a report by a physician at the Center for Geriatric Medicine at Case Western Reserve University that was posted earlier this month on the U.S. News and World Report HEALTH website.
Vision and hearing problems, the effects of medications, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, cognitive impairment and dementia can impair driving abilities.
Concerns about the driving abilities of an older adult should not be ignored, the report says.
Cambridge House of Maryville Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Cambridge House of Maryville affordable assisted living community celebrated its 10th Anniversary earlier this month. Bernice Diehl and Jacqueline West were honored for 10 years of residency, while two staff members, Rita Richter (nurse) and Lolita Manning (cook), were honored for 10 years of service.
Cambridge House of Maryville is one of three Cambridge House communities located in the St. Louis Metro East area. Besides Maryville, Cambridge House has locations in O'Fallon and Swansea, Illinois. Gardant manages all three communities.
Medication, Alcohol and Aging
As we grow older, the need to take more and different kinds of medications often increases, and our bodies often respond differently to medications and alcohol than when we were younger. Some medications might not mix well with other medications, and changes in body weight and circulation can impact the amount of medications you need to take.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published a helpful guide on "Aging, Medicine and You."
Tips for Reducing Stroke Risk
When it comes to reducing your risk of a stroke, there are many factors you can control, according to the National Institute on Aging.
Here are Five Tips:
1. Control cholesterol and blood pressure.
2. Manage weight and diabetes.
3. Eat healthy foods.
4. Quit smoking.
5. Limit use of alcohol.
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| Keep Moving! With the Residents and Staff of Heritage Woods of Sterling |
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