September 2022
News and information regarding the benefits of Assisted Living, links between longevity and physical activity, how dementia is affecting seniors' financial skills, announcing newly Gardant-managed community Pioneer Gardens, and much more!
5 Benefits of Assisted Living

Rick Banas of Gardant lists five ways assisted living is a wonderful option for older adults or adults with disabilities who need some assistance to maintain their independence.
Treating Arthritis Naturally
Heritage Woods of Batavia offers advice on treating arthritis naturally in this article posted on the Kane County Chronicle's web site.
Green Oaks Goshen Marketing Office Opens
The Marketing Office for Green Oaks of Goshen has opened. The affordable assisted living community is under construction in Goshen, Indiana and will serve low-income older adults who need some assistance to maintain their independence. The community will feature 120 private studio and one-bedroom apartments and is scheduled to open for occupancy in the first quarter of 2023. Call 574-501-5342 to schedule a time to visit the office. 
Flossing could help reduce risk of dementia, experts say
Periodontal disease could be connected to other more serious chronic diseases, including dementia, according to CBS News.
Walking can lower risk of early death, but there's more to it than number of steps, study finds
CNN.com describes new study that shows walking can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and dementia.
Gardant Managing Pioneer Gardens
Gardant is now managing Pioneer Gardens, a Supportive Living community located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. The community is designed to serve low-income adults 65 and older and features 120 private apartments. Call 773-420-4100 for more information or visit the community’s website at
Study finds potential link between a daily multivitamin and improved cognition in older adults
New study shows daily multivitamin could improve cognitive function over time, according to CNN Health.
Gardant at Seniors Housing Midwest
Rick Banas of Gardant will be a panelist for a session on “The Development Outlook: Experts Analyze the Smartest Plays for Developers in 2022” at the Interface Seniors Housing Conference in Chicago on Oct. 20.
Difficulty Standing May Be Sign of Heart Disease
A new study finds that low physical function can be a sign of an increased risk of heart disease.
State Rep Visits Oasis at 30th - a Gardant-managed affordable assisted living community
Indiana State Rep. Robin Shackleford recently visited Oasis at 30th, an affordable assisted living community located in Indianapolis. She had the opportunity to tour the community and speak with residents.
Physical Activity May Have a Stronger Role than Genes in Longevity
Studies show physical activity lessens the risk of mortality.
Over 7 Million U.S. Seniors Have Mental Declines That Threaten Financial Skills
Dementia is affecting millions of seniors in their ability to manage their finances, according to U.S. News.
Iron deficiency anemia among older adults weakens muscles, doubles the risk of death
Anemia causes weakened muscles and greatly increases risk of death in older people. Study finds iron supplements may be the answer.
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