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…
When many of us hear the term “legacy”, our minds often drift to trust funds and sports cars, vacation homes and priceless antiques. Equally so, “legacy planning” sounds like the domain of the ultra-rich, which most of us are not and will never be. But legacies are more than just items of high financial value.…
Norman Vincent Peale published a book in 1952 that stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 186 weeks in a row, and you have probably heard of it. The Power of Positive Thinking is more than a cliché; it’s a book with more than 5 million copies sold in more than 15 languages.…
At Discovery Villages, we support our Senior Citizens by helping them navigate tools and resources that can directly enhance their lives. Talk to our staff at Discovery Villages today to find out about the many ways we can assist our Seniors in getting the best care possible. At Discovery Villages, we understand how important it…