Hobbies are valuable and important in the lives of the young to the old. After retirement, you may be unsure what to pursue, all you know is you have a lot of free time. Hobbies for retirees can do more than dispel boredom, they can improve your mental and physical well-being. Aging Home Health Care…
As people age, it is increasingly important for them to do things that can keep them in the pink of health. In order to stay healthy, you and your loved ones can keep to certain lifestyle habits to prevent their health from deteriorating. Here at Aston Gardens At Parkland Commons, we help to build good,…
As age catches up, your loved ones may struggle to lose weight. It is true that mature adults have to deal with a myriad more challenges when seeking to lose weight compared to younger individuals, but remember, it is not impossible. Here is a brief weight loss guide to help you or your loved one…
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.…
Moving into a senior living community is a big decision. For many seniors and their families, this transition involves many conversations over a long period of time. However, you don’t want to wait until you’re experiencing a health crisis or struggling to take care of tasks at home to make this move. You don’t have…
“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…
Doctors and meteorologists are calling it a “pollen tsunami.” No, we’re not talking about a tornado or hurricane – just an allergy season that’s taking the country by storm. It could be that the itchy eyes and runny nose you’ve noticed over the last week or two aren’t from a spring cold or flu…
One in every Four deaths in America is the result of heart disease. Heart disease occurs when a build up of plaque makes it difficult for blood to flow, thus creating a risk for stroke or heart attack. According to the CDC, the leading cause of death for Senior Citizens is heart disease. More than…
Show me a person who enjoys dieting, and I’ll show you someone who was born without a set of taste buds. Maintaining a healthy weight, especially in the modern era where virtually any food we crave is available at either a local restaurant or the mega-grocery store chains, is tough to do at any age,…
For many seniors moving into Aston Gardens At Parkland Commons, the initial transition can be fraught with personal challenges. Although it can be difficult to make adjustments that involve downsizing and leaving a lot of history behind, the change is one worth looking forward to. There are numerous carefree senior living programs and opportunities to…