According to AARP, you’re a senior when you hit 50. But just like 50 is only a number, being a senior is nothing but a state of mind. If it means a department store discount or a cheaper hotel room, count me in. If it means “acting old,” forget it! My mother-in-law golfed until she…
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Credit scores are one of life’s great mysteries. The short explanation is that a credit score is a number used to measure someone’s creditworthiness. But that only raises more questions about how they calculate the score, what affects it, how to improve it, who sees it and scams to watch out for. Whew. So what…
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Getting your elderly parents to consider moving to an independent living facility takes a lot of convincing especially when they appear to be fairly healthy. But as we all know, their health can change on a dime. Many of our residents have moved here because something happened that made them realize this is a much…
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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…
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Senior Citizens no longer need to sacrifice taste for healthy eating. At Aston Gardens At Tampa Bay, our Sensations Dining meals give you all the adequate nutrition you need to live a healthy, energetic and vibrant life. Our made from scratch meals take into account your dietary restrictions while making each meal delightfully enticing and…
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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…
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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…
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Show me a person who enjoys dieting, and I’ll show you someone who was born without a set of taste buds. Maintaining a healthy weight, especially in the modern era where virtually any food we crave is available at either a local restaurant or the mega-grocery store chains, is tough to do at any age,…
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As we go through life, our needs change in what we seek in a job, a home, clothing, and yes, even the cars we drive. When we get our first driver’s license, our parents usually try to force us into something practical. When we land our first job out of school, we might go for…
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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…
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