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News and information regarding Gardant-managed communities welcoming new residents, Illinois state representative visits, health and wellness for the aging population, the future of Medicare and Social Security, and more! |
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Veteran Finds Supportive Living a Perfect Fit
For a 65-year-old veteran, a move to the Montclare at Lawndale proved to be a perfect fit. The affordable assisted living community has comfortable apartments and community areas; staff to assist him with his needs; and great activities. And, he adds, it is a place where he is treated with kindness and love.
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Bardwell Welcomes First Residents |
Bardwell Residences opened its doors earlier this month. Located on the campus of the refurbished historic former Copley Hospital building in Aurora, Illinois, the community features senior living, assisted living and memory care apartments.
Click here to view photos of Bardwell.
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The Urgent Challenge of a “Growing Older” Population |
Colin Milner, founder of the International Council on Active Aging, highlighted simple things that we can all do to Live Better Longer on the Tom Matt radio show.
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Thinking Positively about Aging |
Older adults who think positively about aging are more likely to recover from mild cognitive impairment, notes a story posted on the Neuroscience News website about a Yale School of Public Health study.
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Greg Douglas and Rick Banas of Gardant participated in the Illinois Health Care Association/Illinois Center for Assisted Living’s Legislative Lobby Day in Springfield. They had the opportunity to talk with state senators and representatives about assisted living, affordable assisted living, and the Illinois Supportive Living program. |
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TV Time and Dementia Risk |
According to a report posted on the Harvard Health Blog, how much time you spend watching television impacts your risk of developing dementia. The more TV you watch, the higher the risk. Likewise, the less time, the lower the risk.
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State Reps. Visit Gardant-Managed Communities |
Illinois State Rep. Bradley Fritts recently visited Heritage Woods of Sterling and State Rep. Travis Weaver visited John Evans in Pekin. They had the opportunity to tour the community, talk with residents, and learn about the benefits to residents and their families and the state and governments of the Illinois Supportive Living program. |
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Medicare, Social Security Warning |
A report by the trustees of Medicare and Social Security warns that both funds will fall short on being able to pay full benefits within the next decade, says a story on the ABC News website.
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Chrisi Karcz of Gardant joined volunteer advocates from around the country for the Alzheimer’s Advocate Forum in Washington, D.C. She had the opportunity to talk about the importance of federal policies to improve the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and to share stories of residents in Gardant-managed memory care communities and their families.
Click here to view more photos
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Regular Exercise and Physical Decline |
A Cleveland Clinic sport and exercise medicine specialist notes that regular exercise can slow physical decline. He says it is never too late to start, but recommends that you see you physician first if you are first beginning a program.
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Addressing the Need for More Geriatricians |
Given the current shortage of geriatricians in the U.S. and the growing and aging of the population, a health services researcher at the Austin Dell Medical School at the University of Texas says we need to address the shortage now.
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Laughter is Great Medicine |
April is Humor Month. More giggles are just what the doctor ordered, says the Mayo Clinic. Laughter provides us with many short-term and long-term benefits. It enhances your intake of oxygen; induces physical changes in your body that benefits your heart, muscles, and lungs; reduces stress; soothes tension; improves your immune system; relieves pains; and stimulates circulation.
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day |
On Saturday, April 22, you have a chance to safely and anonymously dispose of any expired, unneeded or unwanted medications that you have. It is a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement (DEA). Twice each year, the DEA in partnership with local law enforcement hosts a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
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Gardant Management Solutions operates senior living, assisted living and memory care communities in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and West Virginia. Our focus is on providing residents with the Love, Compassion and Dignity they deserve.
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