Every February when you think of love and Valentine’s Day, do not forget about the health of your heart because it is also when we celebrate American Heart Month. Heart disease takes more American lives than any other disease each year, but the good news is that you can take steps to keep your heart…
At Discovery Villages, we help our Senior Citizens find the best forms of physical fitness exercises and programs to help them live their most vibrant life. We support our older adults by taking into consideration their mobility, levels of ability and injuries to provide safe, fun and engaging activities. Talk to our staff at Discovery…
Are you and your spouse or partner looking to downsize? Do you want the convenience of on-site amenities and activities? Or are you ready to make the move to a community where you’ll have access to medical care and help as needed? If you’re looking into senior living communities as a couple, choosing between your…
Empty nest syndrome is something that is commonly connected to the feelings of loneliness and depression that parents can experience after all of their children have moved out of their home. Believe it or not, retiring can cause empty nest syndrome too! Women experience the pangs of empty nest syndrome most commonly, but men are…
We can often identify and accept rather readily that over time, our bodies show signs of age. Maybe we can’t climb stairs quite as fast as we used to, nor put the same zip on the football that we once could, but all that is really just an accepted part of growing older. However, when…
For most people, the pros and cons of getting a flu shot lean heavily toward the pro. And if you’ve ever been hit by The Flu, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s not anything you want to get again. Typically, the flu hits somewhere between five and 20% of Americans each year. But…
Whether you’re beginning to plan your next moves after retirement or you’re growing concerned about your aging parents, it’s never too early to learn about the different levels of care in senior living communities. Different situations require different levels of care, making it imperative that you understand your needs as well as what each community…
September 2, 1945 marked the formal end of World War II, as Admiral Chester A. Nimitz accepted Japan’s surrender on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Nimitz was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Texas, about 80 miles dues west of the state capitol in Austin. Like many towns in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg…
You may have seen the recent article about an Illinois couple celebrating the birth of their 100th grandchild! Wow. Turns out he was actually their 46th great-grandchild, but who’s counting technicalities? They do have 53 actual grandchildren and even one great-great. I guess it helps when you start out with 12 children. Grandpa says they…
Independent living communities are full of aging people who are still able to take care of themselves and go about their lives like they always have. For many residents, they are retired and enjoying time without the responsibility of work; however, not going to work like they did for decades often leads to boredom and…