Ribbon Cutting in St. Cloud
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Nov. 15 to mark the completion of construction of the Sanctuary at St. Cloud. The affordable assisted living community in St. Cloud, Minnesota is scheduled to open for occupancy in January and will be managed by Gardant. Reservations for the 101 assisted living and 36 memory care apartments are being accepted.
Green Tomatoes and Healthy Aging
Research indicates that a naturally occurring compound found in green tomatoes may hold a key to healthier aging, says a report posted on the National Institute of Aging website.
Ground Broken for New Assisted Living Community
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Nov. 16 for Heritage Woods of Noblesville. The $25 million project is being developed in Noblesville, Indiana, a northern suburb of Indianapolis. The four-story, 105,000-square-foot building will house 124 private assisted living and memory care apartments.
A Simple Pleasure Could Be a Life Saver
A story posted on the Medical News Today website indicates that older adults who leave their homes daily are more likely to live longer than those who remain indoors.
Don't Jump to Conclusions about Confusion
Senility and dementia are not the only 
reasons a senior may display confusion and odd behavior. The best thing you can do if you see signs is to contact a physician. Also, be sure to check out the information available through the Alzheimer's Association on Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Celebrating Making a Difference
John Evans Supportive Living in Pekin, Illinois held a 10-Year Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 16. The affordable assisted living community, which houses 76 private studio and one-bedroom apartments, was developed and is owned by Laborer Home Development. Gardant manages the community.
On hand for the celebration were Pekin Mayor John McCabe, Illinois State Senator Dave Koehler, Illinois State Rep. Mike Unes, Chamber President Bill Fleming, and Jayne Lourash of Laborer Home Development.
Residents Anne Goldberg and Patricia Bong received special recognition for having made John Evans their home for the past ten years. Also receiving special recognition were Melanie Daniels, Administrator; Marj Warren, Business Office Manager; Beth Squires, Resident Services Coordinator; and certified nursing aides Janelle Reed, Shasta Pouns, Teresa Allcock and Mindy Cross for ten years of service.
During the past ten years, more than 425 older adults have benefitted from the lifestyle available at John Evans.
Household Chores and Living Longer
Researchers have found that simple household chores may reduce the risk of death, says a HealthDay report posted on the Medline Plus website.
Walking in Their Shoes
Rick Banas of Gardant shares insights from participating in a virtual dementia tour.
Negative Biases about Aging
Research shows that older adults 
who view aging positively are likely to live longer than other older adults, says a story posted on The Washington Post website. The story looks at the need to get rid of negative stereotypes and biases about aging.
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2017
Medicare's Open Enrollment period for 2017 is quickly coming to a close. The opportunity to change your Medicare health and prescription drug plans ends Dec. 7.
A "Last-Minute Guide of Shopping for Medicare" can be found on the U.S. News and World Report website.
Burden of Caregiving
In another story posted on the 
U.S. News and World Report website, contributor Brenda Avadian expresses concern about caregivers carrying on for too long.
She notes that it is important for caregivers to step aside and take a break. In the story, she provides options to help caregivers lighten the load.
Who Said You're Too Old to Dance
Eagle Ridge of Decatur shows us that you're never too old to dance! This fun video, posted on their Facebook page, has reached over 150,000 people and has been viewed more than 65,000 times (and counting)!
Winter Holidays and Assisted Living
Our Gardant Blog highlights reasons why the winter holiday season can be a perfect time to consider assisted living.
Winter Cold and Older Adults
Older adults are among those especially vulnerable to winter weather. Our Gardant Blog offers helpful tips for coping with cold winter temperatures.
