Muscle mass loss, or sarcopenia, occurs naturally as we age. By the time you’re in your 70s, you can expect to lose up to 40% of your muscle mass. If you don’t want this to happen to you, there are things you can do to prevent it and even help keep your muscles from wasting…
Having an assisted living apartment home in Florida could be what your loved ones need. Many of the residents who live in the assisted living community do need some degrees of help to manage their daily activities. One very special reason why your loved ones should live in Discovery Village is because the team accesses…
It’s common to find one having problems with self confidence as they grow older. This is usually part of the mental changes associated with aging. Fortunately, many things can be done to regain confidence. The only way such an individual can be assisted is by first understanding the most effective way for them to regain…
Have you ever had an elderly loved one admitted to the hospital for an operation, illness, or any severe injuries? If yes, you’ve most likely heard doctors discuss inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for seniors. But what’s the distinction—inpatient vs. outpatient rehabilitation, and which should you go with? Today, you’ll understand the differences between inpatient…
As we grow older, our immune system no longer defends the body against challenges as efficiently as before. While most of us are aware of the phenomenon, not many know that there are steps we can take to strengthen our immunity even in old age. By being proactive and strengthening our immunity, we will become…
Something that we have been taught to do from young is to learn. As a toddler, you learn how to walk and talk, growing to learn things like driving a car and so on. Even well into our mature age, there are many things to learn such as knitting, or gardening. In fact, the World…
People want to spend their golden years doing meaningful things, which sometimes means helping others in need. Volunteering and serving in the community seem like one-way streets: They give their time and energy but don’t get anything out of it in return. However, by volunteering, you can find fulfillment in your daily activities and improve…
With countless sights and attractions by the coast, an increasing number of older adults are choosing the option of retiring by the sea. Here, we have collated several benefits that you stand to enjoy when you retire to the coast. Coastal Scenery When you retire at a senior living community that is strategically located near…
Strokes are serious medical conditions that can affect your loved one. Strokes can be fatal or can lead to adverse loss of functionality. Strokes can affect people of different age groups but we become more vulnerable to this medical condition as we grow older. The good news however is that there are measures that we…
‘Prevention is better than cure’ is a saying that is very much applicable when it comes to preventable conditions. One such condition is diabetes, which is mainly caused by our diet. In this article, we will list a few types of food that lead to an increased risk of diabetes when consumed in excess. White…