Empty nest syndrome is something that is commonly connected to the feelings of loneliness and depression that parents can experience after all of their children have moved out of their home. Believe it or not, retiring can cause empty nest syndrome too! Women experience the pangs of empty nest syndrome most commonly, but men are…
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…
Independent living communities are full of aging people who are still able to take care of themselves and go about their lives like they always have. For many residents, they are retired and enjoying time without the responsibility of work; however, not going to work like they did for decades often leads to boredom and…
September 2, 1945 marked the formal end of World War II, as Admiral Chester A. Nimitz accepted Japan’s surrender on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Nimitz was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Texas, about 80 miles dues west of the state capitol in Austin. Like many towns in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg…
The retirement years offer numerous benefits simply because of liberation from the time constraints imposed by fulltime work. Slowing down has advantages. Leisure has perks, and many of our residents at Discovery Villages Florida retirement community are finding great enjoyment in freedom from the compulsion created by exterior forces. Whether you choose to capitalize on…
Has a doctor ever given you a prescription for laughter? If so, don’t consider it a joke. It’s a downright truth that being cheerful has healing powers. “A cheerful heart is good medicine,” it says in the Bible in Proverbs 17:22. Doctors today confirm that the proverb is true. Laughter really does do wonders, including…
When seniors reach a certain age, it gets harder to take care of a big house. And who really needs all that space? It’s only natural to give some thought to downsizing. If you’re still in good health, you may choose a smaller home or condo, but if health is also a concern – or…
A whopping 67 million Americans have high blood pressure. And those with high blood pressure are four times more likely to die from a stroke and three times more likely to die of heart disease. Almost all of us know someone who has been touched by heart disease. Some of it runs in families and…
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…
Senior Citizens no longer need to fear getting older or being alone. At Discovery Villages, our supportive communities and luxury lifestyles give you the support you need to be your most vibrant self, so you can actively and joyfully engage again in the world around you. Come visit us today at one of our locations…