One of the toughest things to leave behind when making the transition from the home we spent the majority of our adult lives in to a senior living community is the loss of our green space. When my parents turned 50, they moved from a home in beautiful Bellaire, Texas, tucked just outside the loop…
If you or someone you know has Alzheimer’s Disease, you might think the last thing you want to do is watch it unfold before your eyes on the big screen. But handled well, it accomplishes two important things. One is creating awareness among the general public that this is indeed a disease. The other is…
When it comes to aging gracefully, there’s a million different pieces of advice out there. Some companies claim they can stop you from aging at all, at least physically: removing wrinkles, saggy skin, love lines, etc., through all sorts of miracles products, gels, and creams. Of course, nothing stops Father Time, and while it can…
According to AARP, you’re a senior when you hit 50. But just like 50 is only a number, being a senior is nothing but a state of mind. If it means a department store discount or a cheaper hotel room, count me in. If it means “acting old,” forget it! My mother-in-law golfed until she…
Credit scores are one of life’s great mysteries. The short explanation is that a credit score is a number used to measure someone’s creditworthiness. But that only raises more questions about how they calculate the score, what affects it, how to improve it, who sees it and scams to watch out for. Whew. So what…
Getting your elderly parents to consider moving to an independent living facility takes a lot of convincing especially when they appear to be fairly healthy. But as we all know, their health can change on a dime. Many of our residents have moved here because something happened that made them realize this is a much…
According to studies done by the American Podiatric Medical Association, by the time a person reaches age 50, they’ll have walked the equivalent of 75,000 miles. Although we usually take them for granted, our feet are among the most vital and sensitive parts of our body, and as we get older, their health is paramount…
Senior Citizens no longer need to sacrifice taste for healthy eating. At Aston Gardens At Tampa Bay, 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…
As the adult child of aging parents who live in an independent living community, I had to learn that there are very distinct differences between independent living and assisted living communities. In fact, just this morning, my dad quickly corrected me, when I referred to the place where he and my mom live as an…
There are a lot of “booms” associated with the 1950s. It was a significant decade for most of our residents at Aston Gardens retirement communities in Florida. Many would say that the 1950s were an ideal reflection of what former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in 1945, which was that America at that time…