Tampa, Florida, has been welcoming new residents since its inception in the late 18th century. For its first few decades, Tampa was a small pirate outpost called Fort Brooke. Located on the Hillsborough River, it served as a trading post and a military base for the Spanish before becoming a part of the United States…
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When you or a loved one is planning a move to a memory care facility, it can get very overwhelming. One of the biggest things to figure out is what you should bring to a memory care facility. Items that you choose to bring over should be meaningful objects, and you should not bring over…
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When you mention cities in Florida to those from other parts of America, there’s a good chance that Orlando and Miami will be at or near the top of their list. There’s a reason for that—they are a bit more laid back and less busy than other large cities. But if you’re going to go…
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When a person moves to an assisted living community, it is a very big change for them. If you or a loved one is planning a move to an assisted living community, there a few thins to consider when touring different assisted living communities to determine which is the most suitable for you or a…
DetailsChildren learn skills throughout their lifetime, but the older you get, the harder it can be to know new ones. Your world becomes much smaller after all, and sometimes, your physical abilities are inhibited too. Thankfully, there are still plenty of things you can do to keep your mind active even when your body does…
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Memory care facilities are designed specially to meet the specific needs of residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Care is personalized for each resident in a memory care community based on their level of memory loss. Staff that are specially trained in taking care of people living with dementia are also based in these facilities. If…
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If you’re planning a vacation to Florida, you might want to add Tampa to your itinerary! There are plenty of fun things to do in Tampa, and it’s just an hour’s drive from Orlando, so if you can spare the time, it’s definitely worth stopping by. Busch Gardens When it comes to excitement, few things are…
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When you or a loved one is planning a move to a memory care facility, it can get very overwhelming. One of the biggest things to figure out is what you should bring to a memory care facility. Items that you choose to bring over should be meaningful objects, and you should not bring over…
DetailsAs people age, it’s important to consider what you might need to pay for in the future, especially for your health care needs. While some people can pay for assisted living themselves, others need the help of their children or other family members. If you own your home but cannot afford to keep it anymore,…
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When you are looking for an assisted living community for you or a loved one, it can get confusing and overwhelming with the wide variety of choices available. Some people make common mistakes when choosing the assisted living community most suited for their loved ones. Read on to find out what these mistakes are and…
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