When you interact with strangers, you quickly realize that you can’t necessarily use the same methods of communication you may use with your friends or families. Your inside jokes won’t garner the same laughs, and they may be uncomfortable with you attempting to hug them. It takes time to get to know someone, and in…
As we grow older, maintaining our balance becomes more of an issue. This is due to the atrophy (loss) of muscles that takes place in adults as they age. This process is known as sarcopenia, and the loss of muscle can lead to decreases in strength and in turn affect the body’s ability to balance.…
Do you remember back in school when your teacher told you to take a couple of deep breaths or to walk it off? As humans, we all have our moments when we feel particularly stressed or deeply emotional. At times like these, we may suffer from deteriorations in our ability to think or problem solve,…
Dementia may be scary. Not just for the patient but also for their loved ones and family members. Having to experience and realize that one is going through the changes associated with dementia can be a challenging and painful process. It’s no wonder why some people may initially be reluctant to accept these changes and…
We all love protein. Few things are as satisfying as a well-cooked steak or as fun as a barbeque outdoors with friends and family. Yet in as much as we enjoy digging into Turkey at thanksgivings, during the rest of the year we may neglect to eat enough protein for our body to run at…
We need to remember how our elders communicated back then, especially in this world of fast-paced communication, because communication is critical for any good relationship. Communicating effectively with your parents can quickly reverse a frustrating relationship. In this post, you’ll learn six simple tips to help you communicate with elderly parents. Listen Attentively to Them…
Brain games? Aren’t those childish games that are just meant to keep our kids occupied whilst having breakfast? Why should I be playing sudoku when I clearly have more important things to be doing? Well, in this article we want to challenge your notions of brain games and make the case that playing brain games…
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…
Senior Citizens no longer need to sacrifice taste for healthy eating. At Discovery Villages, our Sensations Dining meals give you all the adequate nutrition you need to live a healthy, energetic and vibrant life. Our made from scratch meals take into account your dietary restrictions while making each meal delightfully enticing and deliciously pleasing. “Eating…
The older we get, the more aware we become of the way we’re eating, both what we’re putting into our bodies and what our nutrition is lacking. In the last few decades, an increasingly popular brand of nutrition – organic food -has been the rage of health nuts, cautious parents, and others who seek to…