Whether we realize it or not, being connected with our community has been a staple of our lives since we were children. We formed friendships on the bus we took to school every day, attended neighborhood barbeques with the family that sat behind us at church every week or engaged in some light rivalry with…
We’ve been forewarned that this year’s storm season is going to be much more active than last years. We can hope and cross our fingers that our area won’t get hit, but it’s essential to make emergency plans for every storm season. However, if you or your loved ones live in a Senior Living Community,…
Think about it this way: You work with a qualified physician when it comes to matters of health. You partner with trained financial experts (advisor, CPA, etc.) for matters of money. And unless you’re a mechanical whiz, you count on someone trustworthy and professional to work on your home and motor vehicles. So why go…
The past year has been difficult for many individuals and families, and especially for those in their retirement years. Veterans make up a large percentage of residents in our communities, and we here at Discovery Senior Living want to recognize our veterans and their spouses and give insight into the multiple benefits that are available…
I’d like to share (what I can) with you about a joy-filled interaction I witnessed recently while visiting one of our communities. You see, it was nearing the end of the lunchtime rush, and as many were making their way out of the dining room, a husband-and-wife couple (both in their late 80’s) stopped to…
You’ve probably driven past one or more of these shiny, new-construction senior living communities that have been popping up in recent years and thought to yourself, “Wow, those sure don’t look like they used to.” It’s true; they don’t. And in fact, today’s senior living communities simply aren’t like they used to be. They’re modern…
It’s a New Year, and the tradition of making some positive resolutions is at the top of everyone’s mind. Yes, it is important to stay healthy, to eat well and set goals but it is also important to exercise the mind just as much as the body. Some enjoyable ways to keeping a happy and…
Baby Boomers especially may remember a time when this wasn’t the case, but in today’s world, every generation, from Boomers to Millennials, now covets experiences over mere, material possessions. And here’s the best part: The latest scientific research suggests that we’re not wrong for it, as joyful life experiences really do elicit greater and more…
Family is a powerful force that makes experiencing the many joys of life even more special, and also makes tough times more manageable. But sometimes families need a support system, too, and that’s especially true when it comes to caring for a loved one with a memory-related condition. If you, like millions of Americans, are…
From dining and accommodations to the amenities and a bustling and diverse social aspect, there’s a lot more reason to get excited about today’s brand of senior living. And that’s why it’s time we change any lingering public perceptions that portray the senior lifestyle as being typified by boring repetition, lazy afternoons in a rocking…