You may have noticed that, as your parents or other loved ones age, not only are they less interested in physical activity, but they may also be having trouble with it. That could, in fact, be part of the reason they seem to have lost interest in an activity. It’s difficult. Nonetheless, being physically active…
As your loved ones age, it’s normal that some daily tasks become a challenge. For example, working around the kitchen now poses many risks and dangers for your loved ones, alongside other responsibilities like cooking and preparing a meal. However, it’s not all bad news. In order to prolong their independence and to allow them…
Here at Discovery Village At Tampa Palms, we take our resident’s happiness and health as our utmost priority. In order to ensure that all residents do not fall into social isolation and loneliness, which are two health complications increasingly faced by older adults these days, we encourage residents to partake in our Celebrations Activities and…
For many elderly, the chances of living a sedentary lifestyle are high. This can be attributed to a number of reasons, such as poor health, lack of physical mobility, and the lack of opportunities to lead a more active lifestyle. Regardless of the reason, you should take a proactive approach to head outdoors and participate…
For many of us, the first things to come to mind about exercises are running, walking around, and basically standing up and performing an activity. However, those movements are pretty much impossible to do for individuals who are wheelchair-bound. This does not mean that you do not have to lead an active lifestyle, but rather,…
Do you know there are 36 million Americans who take part in yoga? When it comes to around the world, there are even millions more who practice this meditation technique. Yoga is said to have derived from India around 5,000 years ago and is described as a physical exercise that combines physical postures with breathing…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 25% of older adults aged 65 and above suffer from diabetes. This is an unfortunate statistic as diabetes is a chronic health condition and be easily avoided as long as people follow an ideal diet and lifestyle. Diabetes can cause a number of issues,…
Find that your loved ones require assistance for some daily tasks like showering and grooming? Well, then this is a sign that your loved ones may fare better in a retirement community, specifically assisted living communities. Assisted living ensures loved ones still maintain and prolong their independence while providing that extra bit of help and…
Since the summer season is coming, you and your loved ones are most likely planning to head to the beach. Picnics are one of the best ways for the whole family to gather together and form unforgettable memories, and what better way to cultivate meaningful conversations than through food? For picnics, since everyone will be…
Once you no longer have to worry about traveling back and forth to your job every day, and the massive house around you seems like more than you actually need, it’s the perfect time to start looking into retirement homes in Flower Mound, TX. Today’s Independent Living Communities are resort-like in nature and a far…