Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 10

188 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 10 AT A GLANCE GARDANT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS WHAT: A caring company that develops and manages senior living, assisted living, and memory care communities WHERE: Based in Bourbonnais, Illinois WEBSITE: www.gardant.com GARDANT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS H uman beings are social creatures – from an early age right through to late adulthood, our dependency on our friends and community is evident. Healthcare professionals who work with seniors have long suspected that loneliness plays a role in aging. Recent research shows they were right. Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions ranging from high blood pressure to heart disease, depression, cognitive decline, and obesity. Alternatively, seniors who move to an assisted living community have been found to have greater opportunities for staying mentally, emotionally, and physically connected as they aged, giving them longer life, a boosted mood, and an improved sense of purpose. There is an abundance of choice when it comes to living options available to American seniors these days, from completely independent living through to assisted living and nursing care. But, even amidst the wealth of possibilities open to seniors and their families, seeking a long-term solution can be problematic. Each individual has their own financial and lifestyle constraints, along with healthcare needs and preferences that are particular to them. LEADING THE WAY IN SENIOR LIVING