Aside from enjoying chef-prepared meals at our restaurant-style Sensations Dining, residents at Discovery Village At Naples are spoiled with a myriad of dining options located just a stone’s throw away from our independent living community, from the city’s 5th Avenue and Downtown district to Marco Island. Listed below are elderly-friendly restaurants in Naples that not…
Most people think that as we age, falls become a normal part of our lives, but they are not. We possess the power to reduce our risk of falling as we age, and older adult falls can be prevented. Some steps that older adults can take for fall prevention include making our living environment safer,…
We endeavor to identify and provide a growing and comprehensive list of best resources for older adults in Naples. The compiled list for older adults and caregivers is both regional and federal and will help you to find the information and the answers to your questions. Local agencies and providers who are committed to helping…
Have you ever felt guilty for avoiding strenuous exercises such as aerobics or weight-lifting? The good news is that there is no reason for regret. If you are blessed to have use of your legs, even if in a limited capacity, you can accomplish just about any desired level of fitness by simply walking. No…
At Discovery Villages, we help our Senior Citizens find the best ways to improve their physical and emotional well being through our award-winning wellness programs. We support our older adults by taking into consideration the issues that matter most to them. Talk to our staff at Discovery Villages today about all the ways we can…
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction – and this batch of odd home remedies proves it! This just goes to show that seniors don’t always have to spend a lot of money on prescriptions and doctor visits to cure some common problems. You can often “cure yourself” right at home cheaply and easily — with…
You’ve heard of teenage, middle age and old age but now there’s a new “age” in town. Heart age. Sometimes it feels like you need a spreadsheet just to keep track of all the things you’re supposed to do to keep your body healthy. And then the experts go and add another one. So what…
Although seniors are online increasingly, they are still the age group slower than any other at engaging in online activity. Using the Internet offers many benefits, and none tops the fact that it can bring distant family and friends near. If you can’t hold your grandchildren in your arms right now, you may at least…
Our hope is that the residents at Discovery Village can enjoy life to the fullest, which virtually always involves keeping up with habits for good health. Exercise is never more important than during the senior years. A large volume of recent research has proven that strength training can greatly assist senior citizens with the common…
People around the world are living longer, but a recent survey shows that they aren’t living healthier. It’s part of an eye-opening survey released recently by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). Between 1990 and 2013, the average life expectancy jumped from 65.3 years to 71.5 years worldwide. However in that same time…