The latest news for you

January 2024

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News and information about a newly opened Gardant-managed community in Indiana, ways to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Gardant-managed AALC contest winners and more!

Green Oaks of Goshen Welcomes First Residents

Green Oaks of Goshen kicked off the new year by welcoming the first residents into the newly opened affordable assisted living community. Located in Elkhart County, Indiana, Green Oaks is designed to serve low-income older adults who need some assistance to maintain their independence.

Click here to view the community website.

Physical Therapy and Back Pain

A new type of physical therapy that focused on strengthening hip muscles is helping older adults with chronic low back pain.

Gardant VP Selected as Quality Award Examiner

Chrisi Karcz, Vice President for Clinical Services with Gardant Management Solutions, was selected to be a 2024 Silver Quality Award Examiner by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The AHCA/NCAL awards program is based on the Baldrige Excellence Framework.

Is Now the Right Time to Consider Assisted Living

Rick Banas of Gardant provides some advice about whether now is the right time to consider assisted living for a loved one.

Brushing Your Teeth and Dementia

A story in the New York Post highlights the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy as poor oral hygiene can increase the risk of dementia.

Loneliness and Alzheimer’s Disease

A study posted on JAMA adds to the evidence that loneliness and isolation increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia among older adults.

Celebrating Silver Award

Residents and staff of Heritage Woods of Minooka gathered together to celebrate the community being honored with a 2023 AHCA/NCAL Silver Quality Award. The community was one of only eight communities nationally to be recognized with a 2023 Silver Award. Morgan Caracci, District Director for Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett, presented the community with a Certificate of Achievement from the Illinois Senate in honor of the achievement. The community also received a congratulatory letter from U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood.

Medications and Driving

A Health Day News story by Amy Norton that was posted on the UPI web site indicates that some common medications may harm the driving skills of older adults.

Photo and Testimonial Contest Winners

Many Gardant-managed communities in Illinois were winners in the Affordable Assisted Living’s Photo and Testimonial Contest.

Click here for a list of Gardant-managed contest winners.

Click here to view all Photo Contest Winners.

Click here to view all Centenarian and Best of Our Abilities Winners.

Glaucoma Awareness

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve in the back of the eye, which can lead to vision loss and blindness. Symptoms can start so slowly that you may not even notice them at first. The only way to find out is with a comprehensive dilated eye exam.

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Gardant Management Solutions operates senior living, assisted living and memory care communities in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. Our focus is on providing residents with the Love, Compassion and Dignity they deserve.

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