A study from Florida State University (FSU) was done to test the hypothesis of whether loneliness was linked to the increased risk of dementia. It was one of the few studies that managed to confirm the correlation, through constant following up over a course of 10 years. Here’s more information about the link between loneliness…
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When you and a significant other are planning to move to an assisted living community, you may be wondering how life is like there as a couple. Moving to an assisted living community could be beneficial for senior couples, especially if both have their own care needs. Read on to find out more about living…
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When you are helping a loved one transit to memory care, the process is often uncertain and full of unknowns. Families of those transiting to memory care play a large role in facilitating a smooth transition. If your loved one, such as a parent, a significant other or a sibling is moving into a memory…
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Choosing the best gift for seniors can be challenging, especially when they have particular tastes and preferences. How, then, do you get them a present that they’ll appreciate? It gets even more complicated if they insist they don’t want anything, and do not want to burden you with having to get a gift for them.…
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People born between 1946 and 1964, also referred to as baby boomers, will soon make up the second largest age group in the US. They’ll all be over 65 in just under 10 years. If you’re looking to invest in a company that assists today’s older adults, or you have a parent or loved one…
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Pushing forth to plan. The all-new Active Independent Living Community is really coming to life and is now 75% complete! We are getting closer to unveiling our state-of-the-art, active independent senior living community, Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay. Featuring stylish apartment homes, fabulous amenities and available Signature Club apartment homes, Discovery Village At Sarasota…
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Tampa, Florida, has been welcoming new residents since its inception in the late 18th century. For its first few decades, Tampa was a small pirate outpost called Fort Brooke. Located on the Hillsborough River, it served as a trading post and a military base for the Spanish before becoming a part of the United States…
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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…
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Hygiene is an extremely important part of your living space, and sanitization is a great way to keep your living area clean. Our loved ones, especially if they are seniors, should live in a well-sanitized space because they may be more susceptible to illnesses and diseases. It is also safer to invite your loved ones…
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Regardless of age, everybody will have feelings of anxiousness whenever the topic of change or “the unknown” is brought up. Our brains trick us into thinking that we are only functionally working if we have full control of our lives, but truth be told there are many factors that we are not able to get…
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