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…
We most certainly have the potential to continue living well after retirement, with more choice and freedom than ever before. How you do so is a very personal decision that is influenced by a variety of circumstances, including where you choose to reside. Whether you want to age in place or move into a senior…
Getting adequate rest is one of the most important factors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Despite conventional wisdom, older adults need a comparable amount of sleep as younger adults. With age, falling asleep may prove to be a challenge that can lead to stress. Health concerns like restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and menopause can…
A senior assisted living apartment gives you the freedom to get out of the house and live on your while also giving you companionship, amenities, and extra help when you need it. However, decorating an assisted living apartment can be tricky if you are unsure where to start or what will work best for you…
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s time to turn to indoor exercises for healthy aging. Just because you can’t go outside doesn’t mean you can’t stay active. Even if it’s just for 15 minutes a day, getting up off that couch or chair and moving around is highly beneficial. Particularly where age 65 individuals…