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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 …
Veterans Memorial Park in Boynton Beach, Florida, will officially be renamed after Abbey Delray resident Tom Kaiser. Tom, who served in World War II, has contributed countless hours and funds toward maintaining and upgrading the park. Video courtesy of WPTV.
The first American Heart Month was celebrated in February 1964, following a Presidential Proclamation by Lyndon B. Johnson on December 30, 1963, which declared the month of February American Heart Month in the United States. Every year since Americans have focused on the importance of heart health throughout the month—and into the year—making heart-healthy practices …
Within the normal process of growing older, many of us will reach a point where it just makes sense to find a new place to call home. Reasons, needs and wants will vary. You may desire something smaller, a place with more services—maintenance-free, a senior living community with neighbors and opportunity to make new friends, …
Lifespace Communities is committed to providing residents with resources to aid in successful aging. Across the organization, communities continue to test and incorporate new technology into programs and classes as many older adults are embracing it like never before. The latest findings from The Pew Research Center show 42 percent of today’s seniors own a …
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