Every February when you think of love and Valentine’s Day, do not forget about the health of your heart because it is also when we celebrate American Heart Month. Heart disease takes more American lives than any other disease each year, but the good news is that you can take steps to keep your heart…
If you’re like many of us, you may not remember what you had for breakfast yesterday – or even today! Well, supporters of the Mediterranean Diet can’t promise that’ll change, but a recent study suggests that eating “Mediterranean” may help you maintain brain health. The research, conducted in Barcelona, Spain and published online in JAMA…
At Discovery Villages, we help our Senior Citizens find the best forms of physical fitness exercises and programs to help them live their most vibrant life. We support our older adults by taking into consideration their mobility, levels of ability and injuries to provide safe, fun and engaging activities. Talk to our staff at Discovery…
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. “Eating…
Cataracts are a common condition of the senior population. As we age, the proteins in our eyes start to clump together making vision cloudy. Statistics show that it is estimated that over 20 million Americans over the age of 40 suffer from cataracts and that 50 percent of Americans over 80 have cataracts (Statistic Brain,…
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…
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…
Senior Citizens no longer need to sacrifice taste for healthy eating. At Discovery Village At The Forum, 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…
Your doctor may have told you that you should get an annual physical. Almost 45 million Americans do – and that number is even higher for seniors. And of course, aging often leads to aches, pains, and illnesses that send you to the clinic more often than that. The “annual physical rule” has recently come…
The health of our residents is a top consideration at Discovery Village at Deerwood retirement communities in Florida. We provide foods and activities specifically for the purpose of promoting good health. Our residents are also encouraged to follow their doctors’ orders, and there are some symptoms that physicians almost universally agree should not be ignored.…