Low risk sports for aging retirees are those which keep them active while enabling them to engage in competition and challenge themselves without risking injury. Below are some sports that are fun yet provide exceptional health benefits without damaging the body. Some even offer competitions and tournaments! Cycling Cycling gives you all the benefits of…
Heatstroke (or hyperthermia) occurs when the body’s temperature rises to dangerous levels and can result in death or permanent brain damage if not treated immediately. The elderly are especially susceptible to heatstroke because they’re more likely to suffer from heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes than younger people, and those conditions can affect their body’s ability…
People’s identity and status are sometimes interlinked with their job. Work gives us a sense of meaning and purpose. When you retire, you may face grief over the new loss. Working through these feelings in their different stages can help you transition to retirement after working all your life. However, retirement may be a trigger…
Numerous stylish elderly living options have sprung up over the years. Gone are the days where the elderly have to spend their retirement at home lonely and isolated. As the baby boomer generation approaches retirement, they’ve discovered that they have much more assisted living options than their ancestors had. Retirees nowadays have a lot of…
Older adults may require some help when it comes to managing their finances. Many people worry about their aging parents’ ability to handle financial matters. Older people need help because of visual impairments, mental impairments, and physical impairments. They might have lost a spouse who used to handle their finances or need help with English…
While adults of all ages will have varying needs and abilities, you can use some general tips to plan activities for seniors. For example, movements led by one person or involving an instructor are ideal; you want to avoid situations where multiple people could be leading and directing the group of team members at once. Also,…
Years ago, it was believed that memory loss was natural in the aging process and that there was little you could do to prevent it. Thankfully, science has progressed since then, and we now know that many of the most common myths about memory loss can be avoided through healthy lifestyle choices and medical treatment options when…
What’s great about retiring at Discovery Village At Palm Beach Gardens is the easy and quick access to many world-class beaches such as Jupiter Beach and John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Since these beaches are just a few minutes drive away from our community, we always encourage our residents to head to the beach…
When people first spot gray hair, many of them rush off to the hairdresser and spend a lot of money and time to color their gray hair. But some people believe that nothing is better than those silver streaks of wisdom. While silver streaks can look great, gray hair can be tricky too. They are…
Do you know that one of the most common mental health conditions faced by older adults is anxiety? Anxiety can be described as feelings of anxiousness and fear, and symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating, increased heart rate, and feeling constantly tired. While anxiety can be considered normal as it is our body’s natural…