If you have retired, it might be time to consider what is the next step. Senior living communities are an alternative to traditional retirement homes and nursing homes; they offer medical care, social interaction, and senior-friendly amenities, all within one complex. When searching for the best senior living community in North Port, FL, there are several…
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As your loved ones get older, they’ll find themselves having a harder time to communicate efficiently and effectively. This can be extremely infuriating and dangerous as loved ones are no longer able to express themselves freely, especially when it comes to emergency situations and they can’t relay their pain or discomfort. As you can see,…
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If you notice that your joints seem to be getting weaker or that you are suffering from more falls, fret not! Read on to learn more on how to maintain healthy bones even when you enter your golden years. Learn why it is necessary to maintain healthy bones when you are over 55 years old.…
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As we start a new year, you can think about and look forward to many fun activities. Even though it seems that there are limited options for homebound older adults, there is still plenty of things for them to do. We have to find new ways to enjoy our lives even at home. These can…
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If you have someone in your life who has been diagnosed with dementia, you already know how important it is to communicate clearly and frequently with them. While they may not remember things like they used to, they can still understand what you’re saying (most of the time). However, that’s not to say it’s always…
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At Discovery Commons Cypress Point, we don’t follow the one-size-fits-all approach. We sincerely believe that each resident is unique from the other, and have different needs and expectations. Therefore, our senior living programs are specially designed to provide outstanding senior care for all residents and to ensure they receive the best comfort and convenience without…
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If you notice that your loved ones start to struggle to communicate with others or ask close ones to repeat themselves often, they may be suffering from hearing loss. Read on to learn why your loved ones may start to suffer from hearing loss as they enter their golden years. Then learn the consequences of…
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When the time comes to prepare for a move to a senior living community, the most significant change is downsizing. After choosing a community and an apartment, you have to prepare to downsize and decide what you want to bring along with you. Read on to learn more about downsizing tips for older adults! Prepare…
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It’s never too early to prepare your parents or grandparents for senior living, particularly if they’re not fully aware of all the wonderful benefits that such programs offer today. Whether they need help with personal care, transportation or socialization, there are many exclusive senior living programs that provide special assistance and companionship to older adults at every…
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When we get to a certain age, we start to develop some repetitive behaviors. These behaviors are mostly associated with mental conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The damages that these memory-related diseases cause can be harmful to our short-term memory, which in turn makes it difficult for us to absorb and retain any new…
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