There is no denying the importance of a good breakfast. Having a satisfying and nutritional meal at the start of a day is the perfect way to give you the energy to last. This is especially true with breakfast for mature adults. Mature adults have different nutritional needs and sometimes endure long nights without sustenance.…
Getting older requires a change in choices, desires, and lifestyle. From the choice of food to what to do after retirement and to downsizing, making these decisions can be daunting. Children of aging parents, in some cases, take turns to house their parents to better attend to them. This is not altogether effective as parents…
If you’re looking into a residential senior community for your parent, you might feel overwhelmed by options. Communities can offer a wide range of services and living options, and navigating this new world can be challenging. Some of the options you’ll typically find include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Some communities offer all…
Most of us are prepared for when our parents begin to age, but not everyone is prepared for when our parents begin to show a decline in cognitive function. Forgetfulness and confusion can be early indicators of a memory issue, sometimes being Alzheimer’s or dementia. However, realizing your parent require additional memory care can be…
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt,” according to renowned novelist and poet Margaret Atwood. She apparently appreciates gardening, as do many of our residents at Aston Gardens retirement communities in Florida. Although nurturing plants for food or for the beauty of blooms is in itself a worthy…
