As people get older, their ability to sleep well naturally declines in several different ways. From aches and pains that make it difficult to find comfortable positions to the presence of certain medications that can cause sleep problems, adults in their golden years face all kinds of challenges when trying to get enough restful sleep.…
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You deserve all that St. Patrick’s Day has to offer on March 17th. Now that you are retired, what is stopping you? Make it even more special with some homemade treats! Here are a few of our favorite at-home ideas to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Fill Your Home with Irish-Themed Accents Fill your…
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Since Parkland is becoming a magnet for retirees and people looking for a safe and entertaining place to live, you might be interested in exploring a few independent living apartment homes in Parkland, FL. This small town is close to Fort Lauderdale and although it has a population of just 30,000, its economy is developing…
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Health and wellness play an important role in one’s life. There are times when we are caught in a bout of ill health. How do we manage our symptoms then? There has been a shift towards more traditional ways of pain relief, Indeed, you may have noticed traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) or acupuncture shops popping…
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One in four people who are aged 65 and older have diabetes. Additionally, half of older adults have prediabetes, which is a condition that features higher-than-normal levels of blood glucose. Prediabetes can lead to having type 2 diabetes unless it is controlled using a lifestyle and diet change. It is scary that most people are…
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St. Patrick’s Day where green is all around you. Originally a Roman Catholic feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, it has become one of the most anticipated holidays in America. Every year, we get to see a parade of green lined up on our streets. It is a day where we get to…
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As we age, the motivation to do the things we used to do starts to die out. Energy levels decrease, and daily activities that require a lot of energy become unappealing. Exercise is one of those activities mature adults try to avoid in their golden ages. This is a shame as exercising has so many…
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Retirement communities offer a wide variety of senior living programs in Parkland, FL. These programs are fun, interactive, and focus on the health and wellbeing of every resident. If you’re thinking of retiring in this small city, you’re making the right decision. Parkland offers numerous amenities and recreational spaces for you or your loved ones…
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As we age, our bodies change in many ways, and these changes can impact our eating habits. Nutrients we need to stay healthy become harder to digest as our body ages, so it’s vital that adults eat well to maintain their health and quality of life in their golden years. This guide will show you how to…
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Even though seniors can expect to face more health problems than they did when they were younger, some conditions like Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs are more insidious and harder to detect than others. This is because many of its symptoms mimic other common conditions like dementia. Thus, it is important to know what it’s…
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