Everybody loves food, and mature adults are no exception to this. However, keeping to a diet can be challenging especially when health issues come up. These health issues call for some lifestyle changes, including what goes into your body. Most of the time, we consume things that we think are good for us without researching…
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Assisted living apartment homes are ideal for residents that face difficulty in accomplishing certain daily living chores by themselves. With assisted living, not only do residents get to continue enjoying their independence and freedom, but they also have more freedom and time on their hands as they no longer have to worry about household chores.…
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Heatstroke (or hyperthermia) occurs when the body’s temperature rises to dangerous levels and can result in death or permanent brain damage if not treated immediately. The elderly are especially susceptible to heatstroke because they’re more likely to suffer from heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes than younger people, and those conditions can affect their body’s ability…
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People’s identity and status are sometimes interlinked with their job. Work gives us a sense of meaning and purpose. When you retire, you may face grief over the new loss. Working through these feelings in their different stages can help you transition to retirement after working all your life. However, retirement may be a trigger…
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Numerous stylish elderly living options have sprung up over the years. Gone are the days where the elderly have to spend their retirement at home lonely and isolated. As the baby boomer generation approaches retirement, they’ve discovered that they have much more assisted living options than their ancestors had. Retirees nowadays have a lot of…
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Older adults may require some help when it comes to managing their finances. Many people worry about their aging parents’ ability to handle financial matters. Older people need help because of visual impairments, mental impairments, and physical impairments. They might have lost a spouse who used to handle their finances or need help with English…
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We need to remember how our elders communicated back then, especially in this world of fast-paced communication, because communication is critical for any good relationship. Communicating effectively with your parents can quickly reverse a frustrating relationship. In this post, you’ll learn six simple tips to help you communicate with elderly parents. Listen Attentively to Them…
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While adults of all ages will have varying needs and abilities, you can use some general tips to plan activities for seniors. For example, movements led by one person or involving an instructor are ideal; you want to avoid situations where multiple people could be leading and directing the group of team members at once. Also,…
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What’s great about retiring at Discovery Village At Palm Beach Gardens is the easy and quick access to many world-class beaches such as Jupiter Beach and John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Since these beaches are just a few minutes drive away from our community, we always encourage our residents to head to the beach…
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As one of the most popular recreational activities for adults over 65, golf can have physical and psychological benefits. That’s why the American Golf Foundation has teamed up with nonprofits, doctors, organizations, and business leaders to create ‘Let’s Play Golf’, a campaign that encourages adults over the age of 50 to take up the sport or continue…
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