Grandchildren are a great part of growing older. It’s hard not to notice, however, that children today have much different childhood experiences than our own. Children are often involved with electronic devices, rather than going outside to play, as children in former generations have done. This gap between childhood activities and many more things can…
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Contrary to popular belief, the No. 1 fear among senior citizens is not loneliness, fear of death, or fear of losing a loved one. It is in fact, the degradation of their mental health, according to a recent survey done by CBS News. Some 28% of seniors worry about the loss of their mind’s sharpness…
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With the new technology of today’s world, it can be hard for seniors to avoid certain credit scams. When living alone, it can be even harder to get clarifying information on what to do when faced with these scams. Through a senior living community, senior finances are protected because the risk of scams decreases. As…
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For many residents at Discovery Villages retirement communities, the best things in life are not hard to find. When budgets are tight, however, it is always nice to rehearse those things that are of most value. The very best life has to offer doesn’t put the squeeze on your bank account. The following are more…
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A recent Time Magazine article stated that “New recommendations for U.S. dietary guidelines included the surprise suggestion that cholesterol should not be a nutrient of special concern—but added that sugar and saturated fat are still worth worrying about.” Doctors also say that if we cut out processed food and focus on eating whole foods, the…
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At Discovery Villages, we support our Senior Citizens by helping them navigate tools and resources that can directly enhance their lives. Talk to our staff at Discovery Villages today to find out about the many ways we can assist our Seniors in getting the best care possible. At Discovery Villages, we understand how important it…
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Baby Boomers used to be cool. They used to be the fun-loving rebels. Well, times have changed and, while they’re still cool, they are increasingly becoming known as the Sandwich Generation. Still caring for their kids and starting to care for their parents. There’s suddenly a lot more responsibilities heaped on their plate. (But they…
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You don’t have to have a fat wallet to enjoy life, and that’s because the best things life has to offer come without a price tag. Discovery Village at Southlake retirement community in Texas is a great place to live while making the most of the golden years. Even if you are among the many…
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Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay retirement communities in Florida are wonderful places to discover that people are a big part of what is best about life. You can’t put a price tag on the joys only friends and loved ones can provide, simply because they are in your life and care about you. Acquaintances and…
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Seniors today have lived through a lot of changes in the prevention and treatment of injury and illness. Modern science has made a lot of progress over the years. But sometimes, it’s those old home remedies passed down from generation to generation that actually still work the best. And then again, sometimes those remedies are…
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