Whenever the seasons change, everyone braces for that “inevitable” seasonal cold. Whether it’s a common cold or the full-blown flu, you may feel as though you are bound to become sick every winter. As we age, it becomes more imperative to take extra precautions with our physical and mental health. Our available senior living programs…
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A day at home is cozy and quiet – but some days you get the urge to stretch your legs and explore the world! Visiting somewhere new is exciting and stimulating, and can be very beneficial as we begin aging. For many seniors, exploring is just as important now as it ever has been, however…
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Much like fine wines and cheeses—and people, to be sure—some things get better with age. And in what is being heralded as a significant improvement over the way things used to be, today’s senior dining programs are evolving away from the one-size-fits-all models of old and doing much to give residents more control over what…
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You’ve heard of teenage, middle age and old age but now there’s a new “age” in town. Heart age. Sometimes it feels like you need a spreadsheet just to keep track of all the things you’re supposed to do to keep your body healthy. And then the experts go and add another one. So what…
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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…
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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. Come…
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Prior to making the move to any one of our senior living communities or any other, a major undertaking must occur – downsizing. And a mission it is. While some downsize in stages and have already moved to smaller homes in the recent years before moving to an independent living community, others come from homes…
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They’re some of the most heartwarming stories and images of this year so far: Families, friends, and loved ones gathered outside the windows of beloved seniors, coming together to spread love and share words of encouragement. Anything just to be physically close and visit face-to-face the way they could in a world before COVID-19. Some…
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Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term care. A study recently conducted by Genworth Financial found that more than half of all respondents stated that their greatest fear regarding long-term care was being a burden on their family. In fact, they reported to be five times more concerned…
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Senior Citizens can experience the best time of their lives! 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. “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation…
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