Caring for your elderly parents is not just about booking them a trip to the Bahamas, buying expensive gifts for their anniversary, or making sure they follow the doctor’s orders. It’s beyond that. There comes a point where you need to make a tough decision around their finances and downsizing. It’s not particularly an exciting…
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…
We can often identify and accept rather readily that over time, our bodies show signs of age. Maybe we can’t climb stairs quite as fast as we used to, nor put the same zip on the football that we once could, but all that is really just an accepted part of growing older. However, when…
Whether you’re beginning to plan your next moves after retirement or you’re growing concerned about your aging parents, it’s never too early to learn about the different levels of care in senior living communities. Different situations require different levels of care, making it imperative that you understand your needs as well as what each community…
When and why should I consider using Physical Therapy? This is an excellent question! There are many, many reasons older adults utilize physical therapists: Pain Management Posture Injury Repair Restore Functioning Promote Healing Maintain Balance Improve Posture Physical Therapy, also known as physiotherapy is the medical practice of healing, restoring, treating AND preventing illness or…
At Discovery Villages, our supportive communities give Senior Citizens opportunities to make meaningful friendships and connections. We help Seniors actively engage in the world around them so that they can continue to live a life of meaning, joy and wonder. Come visit us today at one of our locations in Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota,…
If you’ve reached retirement age and you actively smoke cigarettes, it’s probably pretty likely you’ve been doing it for a while – several decades or more than half of your life have been spent with a nicotine addiction. For plenty of people, the inherent dangers of smoking, along with the growing social stigma of being…
Throughout our lives, we go through various stages which require us to adapt and adjust to changing needs. We may not remember when we went through the crawling-before-walking stage; but most women, for example, remember menopause very well and the need for finding hormonal balance. As changes progress and we develop physical conditions and limitations…
Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper home care and regular dental checkups. No matter what your age, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy by brushing twice a day, flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and checkups. A senior living community can help you maintain your oral health…
You may have seen in recent headlines or news reports that actress Rita Wilson says getting a second medical opinion may have saved her life. The 58-year-old who is married to Tom Hanks recently had a double mastectomy based on a second (and later a third and tie-breaking) diagnosis of breast cancer. Believe it…