This Juneteenth, we’re spotlighting Aston Gardens At Parkland Commons’ resident Violet Edwards who was recognized by the City of Parkland, FL, as a highly accomplished member of the community, proclaiming the date in her honor. Violet graduated from college at age 96, making her the oldest black woman to receive this distinction in the world,…
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There is something about times of crisis that brings out our inner child. Some moments speak directly to our childhood selves, forcing us to dig deep and find the parts of us that first experienced fear, like our first encounter with thunder and lightning, from beneath a blanket huddled up with our siblings. At some…
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Having the kind of friends who make any favor feel like it was no inconvenience at all, is truly a blessing. One hundred and thirty-eight miles is the distance between our Aston Gardens At Parkland Commons community in Parkland, FL, and its sister community, Discovery Commons At Cypress Point in Fort Myers, FL. This could…
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The scene is almost always the same – it opens in a crowded bar, or a restaurant, even at a live event someone is in trouble, then someone nearby yells out, “is there a doctor in the house?” That scene is proof that some jobs will find you far beyond the office, far beyond the…
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Do you remember what you were doing when Hurricane Ian made landfall? Every time an event, tragedy, or moment in time is that big, it becomes a reference point, a place in the collective human experience that we all remember as something that happened to everyone, all at once. These moments are usually both humbling…
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The older we get, the more our bodies and minds change. Our joints begin to ache, and our minds begin to forget things that used to be simple. However, assisted living doesn’t have to be a time of decline. There are many ways you can use your new situation as an opportunity for growth! Below,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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