Picnics are popular as they give you and your friends a chance to have a meal in an outdoor setting. meals become lots of fun when you vary the setting and enjoy that with great company. However, to have a good picnic, it is important to ensure that you plan properly in order for you…
Here at Discovery Village At Naples, we want our residents to be well-protected against financial setbacks, which is why we recommend older adults invest in life insurance. While it’s true that life insurance policies cost higher the older you get, that should not discourage older adults from being more prepared for financial loss. Obtaining life…
Naples is one of the best cities for older adults, having set aside funs and resources to support their citizens with their healthcare and education needs, programs to strengthen their minds, and even a large array of different food and lifestyle options. One of the best offerings around the area are the many different nature…
Your skeleton contains two types of bone tissue: cortical and trabecular (or cancellous). Cortical bone forms the outer layer of your bones, and it’s tough and sturdy. The trabecular bone, or cancellous bone, makes up the inner part of your bones and helps give them strength and flexibility. As you age, the trabecular bone tends…
As your loved ones grow older with age, it may be challenging for them to regain their usual sense of balance. Exercise promotes good mental health for your loved ones and balance exercises can be simple and easy to do. They can do balance exercises for your loved ones as a couple too. By keeping…
Located along the Atlantic Coast of Florida, Stuart is otherwise either known as the “Sailfish Capital of The World” or “The Treasure Coast” due to the sheer number of ships that have been lost over the years fighting to survive heavy storms. Being a comparatively small town, Stuart boasts of beautiful beaches such as Stuart…
Your loved ones deserve to live out the best of their golden years in retirement. However, retirement may look like a season of insecurity and boredom. With changes in the physical and cognitive health of your loved ones, finding purpose in retirement may be difficult. At Discovery Village At Boynton Beach, we enable your loved…
Regardless of one’s age, everyone should eat a healthy and well-balanced diet. That should go without saying. However, what many people do not know is that as we grow older, our body requires different amounts of nutrition. For example, older adults tend to have a lower metabolism. Therefore, they do not require as many calories…
Bedsores in the elderly are quite prevalent, particularly in those who have impaired mobility. The body works best when it’s in a constant state of movement, so blood can flow properly. If a person has difficulties adjusting his/her position, bedsores might develop. For example, people in wheelchairs are more prone to developing bedsores on a…
People, in general, are more likely to be living alone if they are over 70 years of age. Unfortunately, occasionally, along with that comes loneliness. The spread of the coronavirus did nothing to dispel people’s loneliness. Health risks are, unfortunately, presented by both of these. But there are ways to maintain your social connections and…