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Tips for Living Well

Two gerontologists provide their top tips for how older adults can stay healthy and energized.

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U.S. Rep. Visits Gardant-Managed Community

United States Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski visited Eagle Ridge of Decatur, a Gardant-managed affordable assisted living community in central Illinois.

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Gardant Assumes Management of 3 Illinois Communities

Gardant is now managing 3 senior living communities in Illinois. Courtyard Estates of Canton and Courtyard Estates of Sullivan are affordable assisted living communities fully certified for the Illinois Supportive Living program. Courtyard Estates of Girard features senior living and assisted living apartments.

New Biomaterial & Osteoarthritis

A new bioactive material that looks like rubbery goo could be used to treat crippling osteoarthritis.

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A Grand Re-Opening

Green Oaks of Park Forest, a Gardant-managed affordable assisted living community for adults 65 years of age and older, celebrated the completion of a major renovation project On hand for the event were Illinois State Rep. Anthony DeLuca; Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods; Ricky Diaz of Evergreen Partners, the owners of the community; and Terri Winfree, President of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce.

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Gen X Retirement Woes

A Prudential Financial study indicates that Gen Xers – those born from 1965 through 1980, are ill-prepared for retirement. A much higher percentage of Gen Xers report they will likely need financial and housing support than older generations.

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Top Health Care Concerns of Older Adults

A University of Michigan national poll on Healthy Aging indicates that the cost of assisted living, home care and nursing homes was among the top concerns of older adults.

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Good News from Illinois

Illinois State Senator Christopher Belt and State Reps. Jay Hoffman and Katie Stuart visited Cambridge House of Swansea to talk with residents about legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly that had a positive impact on Supportive Living communities and the residents the communities serve. This included an increase in the Personal Care Allowance for Medicaid residents from $90 to $120 a month that will go into effect as of January 2025.Cambridge House is one of the 55 Gardant-managed communities that are fully certified for the Illinois Supportive Living program.

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Caregiver of the Year

Dawn Schulte, Resident Services Coordinator at Heritage Woods of Newburgh, was presented with the 2024 Caregiver of the Year award at the Indiana Health Care Association/Indiana Center for Assisted Living’s annual convention.

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