With so many advances in medicine and people adopting a healthier lifestyle, the senior population is growing by leaps and bounds. According to the Administration on Aging, persons 65+ represent 12.9 percent (approximately 39.6 million) of the population (2009 Data) with estimates that by 2030, that number is expected to top 72 million people or…
When seniors – or their families – start looking at assisted living communities there are several important questions everyone should ask. Most of these are pretty obvious – size, cost, location, etc. But then there are the less obvious – things that may not pop into your mind right away, but may actually turn out…
If you’re a grandparent, there’s a good chance you’re going to be asked to babysit once, twice, or maybe 100 times in the next 18 years. And while you’ll likely fill those sessions with hugs and snuggles and unreasonable trips to the toy store, the ice cream parlor, and the zoo, there are going to…
Even if you are over 65 and refuse to retire, there is a good chance you are among the majority of senior citizens who could use some help getting by comfortably on your retirement budget. Finding ways to cut costs is just smart, anyway. When you live at an Aston Gardens retirement community in Florida,…
Do you ever go into the kitchen and forget why you went in there? Or how often do you forget the name of someone you have known for years? If you are like most, you read about the importance of brain health for people no matter their age but as you get older, getting the…
In the age of digital technology and binge-watching, it is no surprise that most adults – especially seniors – don’t get the exercise they need. Instead of reaching for running shoes, most seniors are reaching for the TV remote. According to a study by MarketCharts, adults aged 50-64 watched an average of 42 hours of…
For many seniors moving into Aston Gardens At Parkland Commons, the initial transition can be fraught with personal challenges. Although it can be difficult to make adjustments that involve downsizing and leaving a lot of history behind, the change is one worth looking forward to. There are numerous carefree senior living programs and opportunities to…
There are a lot of “booms” associated with the 1950s. It was a significant decade for most of our residents at Aston Gardens retirement communities in Florida. Many would say that the 1950s were an ideal reflection of what former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in 1945, which was that America at that time…
As the adult child of aging parents who live in an independent living community, I had to learn that there are very distinct differences between independent living and assisted living communities. In fact, just this morning, my dad quickly corrected me, when I referred to the place where he and my mom live as an…
According to studies done by the American Podiatric Medical Association, by the time a person reaches age 50, they’ll have walked the equivalent of 75,000 miles. Although we usually take them for granted, our feet are among the most vital and sensitive parts of our body, and as we get older, their health is paramount…