Is Now the Right Time to Consider Assisted Living?
Is now the right time to explore the possibility of assisted living for a loved one? For a spouse, a parent, a grandparent.
Is now the right time to explore the possibility of assisted living for a loved one? For a spouse, a parent, a grandparent.
Over the past couple of weeks, I have come across several social media postings that really reinforced the benefits of the assisted living waiver programs in Illinois and Indiana.
The programs are designed to benefit older adults of all incomes, especially low-income older adults, who need some assistance to maintain their independence. They provide a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or to struggling alone at home. At the same time, the states and the federal government save money. It’s smarter Medicaid.
The social media postings highlighted recent research studies that focused on older adults in the United States and their ability to survive and thrive in retirement.
With the dramatic drop in temperatures that we have experienced over the past few days, it is important to remember that cold weather can cause hypothermia and older adults are especially vulnerable.
During his session at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living 2022 Convention last week in Nashville, speaker Dr. Dale Henry highlighted four keys to living a longer and healthier life.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an older person? Do you think of
The Illinois Supportive Living program is a wonderful model for affordable assisted living, creating Wins for residents, families, state and local governments, and taxpayers. The program benefits those of all incomes, especially low-income older adults and adults with disabilities.
U.S. News & World Report has recognized more than 20 Gardant-managed communities as being among the best in the nation for assisted living and memory care.
Four points to consider if you currently have the need for ongoing assistance or if the need should develop sometime in the future.
For those who find themselves lonely because of isolation, why not move to an environment that provides a wealth of opportunities to socialize with friends old and new and participate in social, recreational, educational and wellness activities and programs. More and more research indicates that social interaction is one of the biggest keys to successful aging.
For those of us on Medicare, this is a very important time of year. As the Medicare Open Enrollment Period continues, compare the plans available for 2022 that will best work for you and your loved ones.
Gardant wants to remind you that high temperatures, especially when accompanied by high levels of humidity, should be of particular concern to older adults.
In regards to ageism, there is both good news and discouraging signs.
4882 North Convent Street
Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914
877.882.1495
info@gardant.com
"*" indicates required fields
Gardant Management Solutions has 20+ years of industry-acclaimed operational history in developing, managing and consulting for senior living, assisted living and memory care communities.