What should be going through your mind when you think about what sports are accessible to seniors? It depends on the preferences of the individual aging family member, what they want to achieve, and their current physical condition. That said, some sports tend to be more accessible to seniors than others and often result in…
Chair yoga has gained fans throughout the years, all over the world. For older adults and others with health complications, this modified version of yoga is absolutely perfect. You can sit and be fit, and actually enjoy yourself while doing it. To your daily routine, whether you’re sitting on a long flight during travel or…
We’ve all heard the advice to downsize our houses when we retire. What that usually means, however, is that you should move to a smaller house or condo that requires less maintenance and other related expenses. Here are five tips to help learn how to downsize in retirement. Be Ruthless — And Realistic The first…
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…
Before you move into your new assisted living community, there are many factors you will want to consider before signing your lease. Will the community meet your needs? Is the community laid out in an easy-to-navigate way? What kind of amenities do they offer? You can avoid second-guessing yourself during your move by performing due…
Since most of the population will eventually require some form of assisted living, it is important to debunk any myths about assisted living as soon as possible. There are so many outdated and incorrect assumptions about assisted living, and it is not that we need to set the record straight! These five myths about assisted…
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…
If it has been a long while since you’ve been surrounded by friends, you may have forgotten just how much fun it can be to socialize. And along those lines, life in a senior living community setting offers daily opportunities to meet with others, stay active, and participate in a wide range of events. There…
There are plenty of reading lists touted as the top books that everyone should read. But if we aren’t in high school anymore, should we have books forced on us that aren’t of interest to us? Perhaps it’s a good idea. As many of our residents at Discovery Village at Palm Beach Gardens retirement community…
With flu season just around the corner, it is always important to provide a refresher course of tips to hopefully prevent getting it. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “it is estimated that between 80 percent and 90 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older and between…