Blog: Resources

End of Life Planning and Decision Making – Having the Tough Conversation

No one enjoys end of life planning, whether about yourself or someone you love. The very subject presents some awkward, uncomfortable, and emotional issues. However, the consequences of not having this discussion can be much more painful. In reality, the sooner you discuss the decisions that have to be made, the better. Families who have made end of…

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Essential Oils for Sleep and Relaxation in the Elderly

Most people suffer from an occasional bout with insomnia. Sleepless nights may be brought on by anxiety, illness, or even diet. A restless night here and there is unpleasant, but usually doesn’t bring with it any long-term consequences. Chronic insomnia, however, is another story. When normal sleep patterns are disrupted for an extended period of time,…

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Financing Senior Care Cost

With the average life expectancy increasing, more and more people are reaching a stage in life when they need long term senior care of some sort. If you or a loved one have given some thought to planning for senior care, you are probably aware that quality nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in home…

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5 Common Myths about Seniors and Exercise

The older you get the more important exercise and rehabilitation become. At the Davis Community, we have a pavilion for fitness and rehabilitation in Wilmington NC that is instrumental in our residents’ lives. They enjoy all of the benefits that come with it, like daily exercise, more energy, mental clarity, greater flexibility and mobility, less…

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