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. Come visit us today at one of our locations in Fort Myers, Naples, and Sarasota, Florida. Elder Care…
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At Discovery Villages, we help our Senior Citizens find new and improved ways to engage in the world around them and live their most vibrant life. We support the well being of our older adults and their families by highlighting pertinent services and information that can directly benefit lives. Talk to our staff at Discovery…
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There are plenty of reading lists touted as the top books that everyone should read. But if we aren’t in high school anymore, should we have books forced on us that aren’t of interest to us? Perhaps it’s a good idea. As many of our residents at Discovery Village at Palm Beach Gardens retirement community…
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One of the best ways to ward off the flu is by boosting the immune system to fight whatever tries to take you down. Eating the right foods is one of the ways how Florida seniors get their bodies ready for flu season. Increase Vitamins and Nutrients Vitamins and nutrients are essential to building your…
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With flu season just around the corner, it is always important to provide a refresher course of tips to hopefully prevent getting it. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “it is estimated that between 80 percent and 90 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older and between…
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Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction – and this batch of odd home remedies proves it! This just goes to show that seniors don’t always have to spend a lot of money on prescriptions and doctor visits to cure some common problems. You can often “cure yourself” right at home cheaply and easily — with…
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The many changes that can go along with living in the golden years often result in a sense of isolation. Our residents at find many opportunities to combat loneliness, but one of the favorites is the option of owning a pet. Of course, owning a pet involves responsibility; but many people find that life is…
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Just like when we were children, as we grow into our golden years, our bodies’ nutritional needs change and evolve. Much of that is attributed to the fact that the number of calories needed declines as we get older, but the body also becomes less efficient at absorbing key nutrients. Since the body is requiring…
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Couponing is a great hobby that can save money and can help someone make money back on their groceries. It is rare, but some people have been known to get over 100 items for free or even be paid for their groceries! Here are a few places to find coupons: Sunday Newspaper: Although it is…
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Cardio endurance exercises are those which increase both your heart rate and breathing rate for an extended time. This type of exercise program is beneficial to seniors for numerous reasons, including better equipping them for independence and improving endurance for such everyday activities such as house cleaning, cooking, walking, and running errands. Discovery Villages encourages…
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