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Assisted Living & Senior Living News
June 2016 Gardant E-Newsletter
News and information about the benefits of 15 minutes of physical exercise, anti-aging secrets, summer heat precautions, financial scams targeting seniors and much more.
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Senior Living for Middle Income Older Adults
Rick Banas of Gardant will be serving as a panelist for a discussion on "How to Build and Win the Middle Income Senior Living Product" at the 2016 Summer Senior Housing News Summit being held on July 14 at the University Club in Chicago.
Gardant President to Lead Supportive Living Cabinet for LeadingAge Illinois
Jo Ellen Bleavins, President of Gardant Management  Solutions, has been elected President of the Supportive Living Cabinet and will serve on the Board of Directors for LeadingAge Illinois. Bleavins will serve a three-year term for the organization, which is the largest eldercare association in the state.
Physical Exercise and the Risk of Death
New research reveals that 15 minutes of physical exercise a day may be a reasonable target for older adults, says a report on the Medical News Today website. This low level of physical activity was associated with a 22% reduction in the risk of death. Medium and high levels of physical activity were associated with 28% and 35% reductions in the risk of death, respectively.
Wii Bowling and Spelling Bee Champs Crowned
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Gardant communities made a strong showing in the 2016 Affordable Assisted Living Coalition Wii Bowling and Spelling Bee Finals. Six of the 12 best Spelling Bee teams of residents and three of the Final Four Wii Bowling teams came from communities we manage.
In the Spelling Bee, the Wood Spellers from Heritage Woods of Charleston were crowned the champions, and the Deer Path Stingers from Deer Path of Huntley garnered third place honors.
The Heritage Woodsmen, also from Charleston, brought home the second place Wii Bowling trophy while the Bowling Brooks from Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook earned third place honors. The Fab Five from Heritage Woods of Batavia advanced to the second day of the finals and finished fourth.
Residents from Gardant communities were also recognized as the Most Valuable Bowler (Vonnie Heagy, Bolingbrook) and for the Highest Game (John Honn, Charleston) during the Final Four.
The tournaments help promote physical and cognitive exercise among residents of affordable assisted living communities throughout the State of Illinois.
Anti-Aging Secrets from Centenarians
In a story posted on the U.S. News & World Report HEALTH website earlier this month, Greg Chertok highlights advice from seven centenarians about living long and well.
Bifocals and the Risk of Falling
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Wearing bifocals or progressive lenses may increase the risk of falling among older adults, says a HealthDay story posted on the Medline Plus website. Research suggests that it might be a good idea for some older adults to use single-vision glasses when walking.
Alcohol and Aging
Patient advice reporter Lisa Esposito examines 14 ways that alcohol affects the aging process in a story posted earlier this month on the U.S. News & World Report WELLNESS website.
Remember to Take the Summer Heat Seriously
With older adults among those most prone to the effects of high  temperatures and humidity levels, be sure to take the summer heat seriously. Our Blog provides tips for coping with the heat and humidity. Should you need a place to cool off during heat emergencies, we invite you to visit a Gardant community near you.
Gardant Administrators and Executive Leadership
Last month, the administrators of three Gardant communities graduated from Argentum's 2016 Executive Leadership Institute.
The 2016 graduates are:
- Beverly Fetherling, Heritage Woods of Manteno
- John King, Heritage Woods of Yorkville
- Diane Simpson, Heritage Woods of Benton
Financial Scams and Seniors
Financial scams targeting seniors are considered the "Crime of the 21st Century," says the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Seniors of all incomes are being targeted, and family members are the most common perpetrators of  reported elder abuse.
NCOA has posted information on its website about what the organization labels as the Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors."
Facts About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It causes memory loss and a decline in cognitive abilities. It usually starts mild and gets progressively worse. An article posted earlier this year on the Medical News Today website highlights the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Residents Step Onto Field During Cardinals, Cubs Games
Never a Dull Moment in Gardant Communities
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by throwing out the first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals game earlier this month. 
The die-hard Cardinals fan grew up playing baseball and could be seen practicing her fastball in the hallways of Grand Prairie in the days leading up to the game. Juanita traveled to Busch Stadium with her family and received a standing ovation when she walked onto the mound. 
the Battle of the Bulge where his brother Charles was killed the day before his 20th birthday. Hank earned two battle stars and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and Occupation Ribbon. Hank wore his Ernie Banks shirt to the game, and Heritage Woods hosted a baseball-themed watch party for residents.