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Occupational therapy (OT) offers older adults a holistic treatment plan for easing pain and maintaining participation in the activities that bring you joy. While occupational therapists frequently work with seniors who are recovering from surgery or stroke, OT is not limited to those major events. There are many other ways OT providers work with older …

If you’ve been to Abbey Delray, then you know what a vibrant community this is. From energizing group fitness classes in our fitness center and thought-provoking guest lectures in our Performing Arts Center to gallery excursions in the Pineapple Grove Arts District and lively food demonstrations with our talented culinary team, every day is full …

Lifting weights and building muscle is not only for bodybuilders. There are many important benefits of strength training for seniors. Staying active and keeping yourself strong can strengthen your bones, boost metabolism, help to manage chronic conditions and improve virtually every aspect of your life. I do cardio. Why strength train? Strengthen your bones: The …

“Florida’s Village by the Sea.” “Sociable City.” “Miami’s baby cousin.” “Palm Beach County’s hidden gem.” Delray Beach has many fitting nicknames, but possibly the best moniker is simply, “A good place to retire.” That’s partly because, as good places to retire go, Delray Beach gets 235 days of sun annually, has an average temp of …

It’s not the conversation adult children look forward to having with an aging parent. Nor is it one many of us feel well-prepared to have. The topic? Deciding when someone we love needs memory care. Yet knowing when someone needs memory care due to Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia may be among the …

Downsize, or delay? Choose small-space living, like downsizing to a one-bedroom apartment, or stay in a too-large, empty-nester house? These are the big questions facing us as we age.  Downsizing to a one-bedroom apartment from a larger home, for example, may sound overwhelming, but consider the possible perils to delaying a move: Your home may …

Understanding the difference between independent living and skilled nursing is fairly straightforward: Independent living is for older adults who need no help living on their own, while skilled nursing is for older adults who need a high level of constant short- or long-term professional care. But what if an older adult is somewhere in the …

Since the start of this COVID-19 global pandemic, we’ve all learned some essential tips about preventing the spread of viruses – like wearing face masks and social distancing. But we’ve also heard our fair share of myths –  especially myths about senior living. Mainly, these senior living myths center around what life must be like …