The many changes that can go along with living in the golden years often result in a sense of isolation. Our residents at find many opportunities to combat loneliness, but one of the favorites is the option of owning a pet. Of course, owning a pet involves responsibility; but many people find that life is…
Just like when we were children, as we grow into our golden years, our bodies’ nutritional needs change and evolve. Much of that is attributed to the fact that the number of calories needed declines as we get older, but the body also becomes less efficient at absorbing key nutrients. Since the body is requiring…
Couponing is a great hobby that can save money and can help someone make money back on their groceries. It is rare, but some people have been known to get over 100 items for free or even be paid for their groceries! Here are a few places to find coupons: Sunday Newspaper: Although it is…
Cardio endurance exercises are those which increase both your heart rate and breathing rate for an extended time. This type of exercise program is beneficial to seniors for numerous reasons, including better equipping them for independence and improving endurance for such everyday activities such as house cleaning, cooking, walking, and running errands. Discovery Villages encourages…
The older we get, the more aware we become of the way we’re eating, both what we’re putting into our bodies and what our nutrition is lacking. In the last few decades, an increasingly popular brand of nutrition – organic food -has been the rage of health nuts, cautious parents, and others who seek to…
Approximately 6 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. suffer from depression, according to experts; but it is not a condition that automatically comes along with growing older. Discovery Village retirement community is a good atmosphere for promoting mental health. Among seniors, there is often a stigma attached to mental illness powerful enough…
Have you ever noticed your diet habits starting to slip during the winter? Maybe you blame the holidays, relatives in town, or being busy. However, wintertime is just as important as ever to stay on top of your eating. Eating right during the winter can help you maintain your weight, keep your health up, boost…
At Discovery Villages, we help our Senior Citizens find the best ways to improve physical well being through exercise and wellness programs. We support our older adults by taking into consideration their mobility, levels of ability and injuries to provide safe, fun and engaging activities. Talk to our staff at Discovery Villages today about all…
Foods have long been linked to good health. There are foods to eat for a healthy heart. And everyone knows to avoid certain food if you have diabetes. And then of course there are food allergies and some people who need to eat foods that are gluten-free. But did you know that your arthritis pain…