November 2022
News and information regarding National Gratitude Month, older adults in today's workplaces, the effects of doing crossword puzzles on mental health, current events in Gardant-managed communities and more!
Gardant Appointed to Manage Two Supportive Living Communities

Gardant is now managing two Supportive Living communities located in south Cook County, Illinois. Green Oaks of Park Forest and Green Oaks of River Oaks serve low-income adults 65 and older who need some help to maintain their independence. The communities were opened in 2002.

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Gardant Assisted Living Residents Express Gratitude
U.S. Congress and Older Adults in Workforce
Legislation in Congress would create an Older Workers’ Bureau that would be focused on ageism, work-limiting health conditions, preparing financially for retirement, and other issues that older workers face.
John Evans celebrates 15th Anniversary
The John Evans Supportive Living community in Pekin, Illinois held a 15th Anniversary Party. The community was developed and is owned by the Laborers Home Development Corporation, a not-for-profit affordable housing developer associated with the Midwest Region of the Laborers’ International Union. Gardant has managed the community since it opened in November 2007.

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Winter Holidays Perfect Time to Consider Assisted Living
The winter holiday season can be the perfect time to consider assisted living. Here are some of the reasons why.
Crossword Puzzles and Cognitive Health
Doing crossword puzzles may reduce risk of cognitive decline.
Wireless Earbuds and Hearing Loss
Individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss may benefit from wireless earbuds.
Pain Relievers May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation
A new scientific study suggests that taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen may actually make inflammation in your knee joint worse over time.
Residents of Gardant-managed Community Perform at College Basketball Game
Residents of Heritage Woods of Charleston were the stars of the halftime show at a recent Eastern Illinois University basketball game.

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Cholesterol, Diabetes Drugs and Macular Degeneration
Regular use of medications to control cholesterol and type 2 diabetes may lessen the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Large part of U.S. senior population live with macular degeneration
A story posted on the U.S. News & World Report website noted that nearly 20 million older adults in the United States live with macular degeneration.
Gardant-managed Communities Collect for Toys for Tots
Bowman Estates of Danville, Heritage Woods of Plainfield, and Heritage Woods of Belvidere are three Gardant-managed communities that are serving as collection sites for the Toys for Tots program.
Educational Program Offers Advice for Longevity at Heritage Woods of Minooka
A representative of Humana Health conducted an educational program on Living Healthy to 100 for Gardant-managed community residents.
 
Residents Kick Off the Holiday Season with Apple Pie Baking
The Baking Club at Heritage Woods of Belvidere rang in the Holiday Season by making baked apples with oatmeal filling – a perfect fall dessert.

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