Emergency kits usually come with standard supplies such as drinking water, food, first aid equipment, and batteries. As an aging adult, there are other considerations to make for emergency preparedness. Every part of the world can be prone to events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides, or winter storms. Planning for the possibility…
Your morning habits may set the tone for the rest of your day. Fortunately, by purposefully developing a morning routine that prioritizes your physical and emotional well-being, you can ensure that all of your mornings begin on the right foot. Here are six morning routines to keep you and your loved ones in good health.…
As people age, one of the keys to maintaining independence is that of mobility. For retirement age adults, profound physical, psychological, and social consequences result from the loss of mobility. Basic movements can cause injury and pain when muscles and joints aren’t properly maintained. Through mobility exercises and regular physical activity, immobility-related negative effects can…
Young or old, grocery shopping can be quite a challenge if you’re intending to stock up on many things and you haven’t compiled a list, or if you’ve bought a handful of items that require extra hands and assistance. For older adults, although grocery shopping is a good form of exercise to stay healthy, it…
At Discovery Village At The West End, an exquisite, resort-style retirement community, we have a wide range of apartment styles to choose from. We offer cozy one-bedrooms to spacious two-bedroom apartments with welcoming spaces including huge bathrooms, roomy living areas, and well-designed kitchenettes. Feel free to personalize your new house with your most-loved furniture and…
Zumba is a popular exercise around the world. It uses dance moves that are combined with Latin and international music to get the heart rate up and pumping. This dance exercise can be rather fast-paced and is a perfect option for anyone who has ever wanted to try dancing or does not enjoy conventional ways…
Reading has long been heralded as an inexpensive hobby that provides a multitude of benefits. With e-books and bookstores readily available, it is convenient and easy to pick up a book at any given time. Moreover, with the diverse genres available, there is sure to be something that will catch your eye. Reading is also…
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. It is a fun day to celebrate Irish culture. In order to make the event more meaningful for your loved ones, prepare fun activities that involve creating St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Pot of Gold Treats Part of the Irish culture is the belief that leprechauns direct one…
Handling emotions of isolation and loneliness is becoming a growing worry among the various challenges that older adults face throughout their life. Whether an elder lives alone or in a senior living community, it is critical to partner up with them to satisfy any wishes they may have to engage more with the outside world.…
Smoking is one of the hardest addictions to keep to the curb. Sometimes, people who try to quit end up going back to smoking as it was a way for them to feel safe. However, smoking is known to lead to many health risks of heart disease, oral and lung cancer, tooth decay, and many…