If you have an aging parent, making the decision to seek out assisted living care can be difficult. Transitioning a parent away from independent living into a supervised care community often comes with emotional challenges that are difficult to navigate. And in many cases, the signs that an aging parent requires specialized care may not…
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Each and every senior is unique with an individuality all their own. And yet millions of seniors today are united in pursuit of one, common goal: To live well and remain living independently for many years to come. For some, that means staying in their longtime home or place of residence. Others, however, may opt…
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If you have an aging parent, you may have been worried about what your options are if they are unable to care for themselves. Whether your parent is struggling with home maintenance, personal hygiene, medication management, or simply moving around, you can find help in a senior living community that offers assisted living. Knowing when…
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Once upon a time there were a gazillion people who woke up in the night with painful leg cramps. Then along came another group of people (old wives, perhaps) who told a fantastic tale of a cure for this nighttime pain. “What is it?” the people asked, expecting this miracle cure to cost them much…
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As a person grows older, they may become interested in finding a community that provides independent living for seniors and assisted living services. Yet not many people know what they will find at such places. What will such a community offer? Will you have a home of your own, or just an apartment for yourself?…
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People around the world are living longer, but a recent survey shows that they aren’t living healthier. It’s part of an eye-opening survey released recently by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). Between 1990 and 2013, the average life expectancy jumped from 65.3 years to 71.5 years worldwide. However in that same time…
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It’s hard to come to the realization that living at home is becoming difficult. Many men and women plan to live out their retirement at home, but what if you could enjoy a better quality of life outside of this environment? If you are struggling with home maintenance or just want an amenity-rich lifestyle full…
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At Discovery Villages, our Senior Citizen communities are designed to give you the necessary support to carry out your life with dignity. We provide many lifestyles to fit you or your family members’ specific needs and desires. If you are not fully satisfied with our community, we provide a 100% money back guarantee within the…
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Finding a suitable living environment for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, especially for those who are unfamiliar with senior living options and what they entail. To find the best fit for an aging senior — one that addresses nutritional, social, emotional, and cognitive wellness — it’s important to understand what types of housing…
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Seniors and pets go together like peanut butter and jelly. Like soup and sandwich. Like horse and carriage. But just like that horse needs to stay lean and fit to pull the carriage, your pet needs to stay fit to remain healthy. More than 50 percent of the cats and dogs in the U.S. are…
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