It is no coincidence that many people begin to focus on faith and religious beliefs as they age. Not only do they have more time to ponder what those beliefs are, but often religion and spirituality are tremendous coping mechanisms as we get older. Faith in the God of our choosing can be a tremendous…
Most of the residents at Discovery Commons At College Park retirement community, enjoy watching television. In fact, seniors are the age group in the U.S. that watches the most TV. Some positive aspects of television are to follow below; but first, the following are a few more points to make on the con side of…
At Discovery Commons, our supportive communities give Senior Citizens opportunities to make meaningful friendships and connections. We help Seniors actively engage in the world around them so that they can continue to live a life of meaning, joy and wonder. Come visit us today! What a difference over one hundred years can make! Much has…
Modern technology may just be all it’s cracked up to be. Many of our residents in our independent senior living community at Discovery Commons At College Park have discovered numerous advantages to various modern innovations. The following are more excellent technologies that can help to improve the quality of life for senior citizens: Self-Monitoring Tools…
What does it mean to age gracefully? It means different things to different people, but we usually think of looking younger than your age, acting younger than your age, or embracing old age in an optimistic way. Plenty of our residents at Discovery Commons At College Park are aging gracefully in all of the ways…
There are a number of senior living options these days, and for seniors who are considering where they want to spend their retirement, these options can seem overwhelming. For example, today, you have to select from senior apartments, independent living, assisted living, personal care, and more. However, before you take your first step toward choosing…
If you are considering moving to a senior living community, first, consider the level of care you or your loved one will need. Your living options will depend on your independence level and your goals for retirement. After considering these attributes of your life, next, find out if assisted living for seniors is the best…
Many seniors decide to move to a senior living community at some point in their retirement. Moving into an independent living facility should feel like a seamless transition from one stage of life to another. To that end, the community you choose should represent the lifestyle you want to continue to enjoy, even as you…
As you enter your golden years, you may find that your home is getting too large to care for, or that household chores are becoming more difficult. Perhaps you want to move closer to family, or you wish you had more everyday opportunities for socializing and fun. Regardless of your reasons for deciding to move…
Some of us were born with good teeth and others, well, not so much. Honestly, my mouth full of cavities, crowns and caps is not due to the chocolate I consume, but rather, to my poor dental genes. Please tell that to my husband if you see him. He’s got great teeth and just doesn’t…