As you progress in life, you may encounter various health challenges that you may need to manage, including high cholesterol levels. If you live in a top-quality residential community, your meals are made with only the freshest ingredients to ensure your health – but would little snacks here and there drastically impact your numbers? Well, we’re…
Truth be told, anyone who deals with diabetes needs to manage their blood sugar levels and watch their diet. For seniors with diabetes, however, this can be particularly crucial. For the most part, older individuals with diabetes are well aware of the food products they consume and purchase. However, they may not recognize the fact…
Let’s get this out of the way. No one likes to pay taxes. While it’s a social responsibility, paying taxes can be considered a financial burden. What’s more, with today’s constantly changing rules and regulations, paying taxes can be a confusing task, especially for loved ones who are retired. 401(k) plans, IRAs and other investment…
When making the move to active independent living, you may be wondering about the different types of apartment homes available to you. Whether you are moving by yourself, with a partner, friend, or sibling, Discovery Village At Naples has a floor plan to suit your needs. With a choice of one- and two-bedroom apartments and…
If someone in your family has suffered a stroke before or if your loved ones have entered their senior years, they are more likely to have a stroke. You might be unable to control your family history or stop time for your loved ones, but the risk of stroke affecting your loved ones can be…
Feeling the blues every so often is normal and just another part of life. However, you or your loved one might have depression if those feelings last for weeks or months. Depression is a mental disorder that affects your mood and mind. With social isolation and the decrease of outdoor activities, it is becoming an…
There is a misconception that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the inevitable conditions of growing older. This is definitely not true. Even though there currently isn’t a known cure or cause for the disease, there are changes that you can make to your lifestyle in order to lower your overall risk of contracting Alzheimer’s. Here…
Recovering from a surgery can be extremely challenging for an older adults. You need to have the right types of food to make sure that your body has the nutrition it needs so you can heal well. Make sure that your loved ones eat these healthy foods after a surgery. Read on to learn about…
The long, arduous battle with the COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably taken a toll on many of us. From being isolated due to lockdowns and the lack of social interactions with friends to having to cope with uncertainty and the fear of loss of income or retrenchment, our mental health is at risk while the country…
Sometimes the meals we eat are just not enough, so we often eat snacks to keep us full until the next meal. Snacks are often great energizers throughout the day. Some older adults have difficulty having full meals, so a great alternative is to have small nutritious and healthy snacks throughout the day. It is…