The Sunshine State is an excellent place to retire, and Tampa, Florida, has many senior communities to choose from. If you are looking for the perfect place to live out your golden years with ease and independence, look no further than the 55+ communities in Tampa. Here are some of the top reasons why you…
As we advance in years, we may be more prone to getting infections as the body’s immune system grows weaker. Although certain infections are common across all age groups, they may be more difficult to diagnose in seniors. It is thus important to understand and identify the common infections in seniors so that timely treatment…
There are numerous points in adulthood where one dreams to be retired. You no longer have to stress about work and different cultures, and all you have to look forward to are activities to fill up your time. However, some people may be scared for this moment to come. What if I do not have…
As your loved one gets on in age, it will become increasingly necessary to make sure that their needs in terms of mental health and well-being are well taken care of. When a person ages, they may experience increased isolation and therefore feel that they have no one to turn to or to regularly interact…
Retirement is a necessary phase of life that we all must go through. After we’ve worked so hard in our earlier years, we all look forward to spending our twilight years in bliss, living a relaxed lifestyle. Perhaps you’re even retired at the moment and want a more leisurely, low-stressed lifestyle? There are plenty of…
Retirees are always looking for new places to settle down, and what better place than Tampa, Florida? This vast city has it all, from fun activities to first-class healthcare, according to research on Retirement Living Information Center’s Cost of Living Index. Retirees on fixed incomes can benefit from the low cost of living in Tampa, where medical…
As we advance in years, most of us still prefer to live alone as we do not want to shoulder the financial burden of moving into a senior living community. There are also others who remain adamant about living alone due to the perpetual social stigmas associated with senior residential homes or concerns over losing…
A study from Florida State University (FSU) was done to test the hypothesis of whether loneliness was linked to the increased risk of dementia. It was one of the few studies that managed to confirm the correlation, through constant following up over a course of 10 years. Here’s more information about the link between loneliness…
When you and a significant other are planning to move to an assisted living community, you may be wondering how life is like there as a couple. Moving to an assisted living community could be beneficial for senior couples, especially if both have their own care needs. Read on to find out more about living…
When you are helping a loved one transit to memory care, the process is often uncertain and full of unknowns. Families of those transiting to memory care play a large role in facilitating a smooth transition. If your loved one, such as a parent, a significant other or a sibling is moving into a memory…