Caring for your feet is always important, but good foot health becomes a greater concern as we age. Feet are the natural foundation for your mobility, so keeping them in good shape helps you stay independent. Unhealthy feet can also cause problems for your entire body, and foot care is especially critical for seniors who have a chronic illness such as diabetes. Here are four things you can do in your assisted living apartment to keep your feet as healthy as possible so you can enjoy regular strol...

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and ending the stigma of mental health issues may well need to begin with older adults. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, it has long been thought that the incidence of anxiety declined with age. However, the Association notes that healthcare data shows that seniors tend to emphasize physical issues while minimizing mental health worries, even when they are present.

We’re excited to host a special networking event, Have Your Cake and Eat It Too, right here at The Gardens at Barry Road on Thursday, February 22nd, from 4:30-6:00PM. In addition to enjoying some sweet treats (which everyone deserves in the middle of winter), visitors will have the chance to meet and mingle with our senior care professionals, including our Executive Director Bill Schwingen and our Health Services Director, Brittney Moore, RN.We hope you’ll join us and find out more about our mis...

Each year, The Gardens at Barry Road offers the Community Benefit Grant which is made available to area organizations in an effort to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens in the community. The Gardens at Barry Road firmly believes in enriching lives through service by sharing God’s love through care, advocacy, and virtuous business practices. Grant recipients must meet the following criteria: the project or program must benefit area senior citizens, it must be a project or progr...