Advantages of Apartment Living for Older Adults
When it comes to senior living, apartments offer a unique blend of comfort, convenience and community that is hard to match. At The Davis Community, our apartments are thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of today’s active adult, providing a maintenance-free lifestyle that allows residents to focus on what truly matters — enjoying life to […]
Summer Safety for Seniors — Enjoying Shared Green Spaces
Everyone enjoys and benefits from time spent outdoors, especially in the summertime. Not only does spending time in greenspaces improve your mood, but it may also improve your social well-being when you spend your time outside among like-minded individuals. How Greenspace Affects Your Health Giving You a Vitamin D Pick-Me-Up The benefits of being outdoors […]
I’m Not Ready Yet – Common Reasons People Put Off Moving To A Senior Living Community
Many adults over the age of 65 do not feel ready to move into a retirement community — even if they have already retired. You may still be taking care of a home, cooking meals, spending time with friends and family and still be working. Did you know some retirement communities encompass a lifestyle where […]
Discover Your New Favorite Destination: Cornelia’s, Fitness Zone and Serenity Spa All On One Campus
From upscale dining to fitness and spa services, there’s so much you can do at The Davis Community – even if you don’t live here. When Champion McDowell Davis created The Davis Community for older adults, he envisioned a place to provide a life that enhances residents’ social, spiritual, mental and physical needs in a […]
Mental Health Matters: Strategies for a Positive Mindset as You Age
Keeping a positive mindset is crucial for living a longer and healthier life. Some studies have even proven that thinking positively about aging can help you live longer than your peers who think negatively about aging. Without positive thinking, you put yourself at a greater risk of developing certain mental illnesses, including depression, which negatively […]
How Older Adults Benefit from Lifelong Learning
While many people believe that school is only for children, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Seniors can learn new skills and expand their education too, and many retirement and senior living communities offer opportunities for lifelong learning. What Is Defined as Lifelong Learning? Lifelong learning is the ongoing process of educating yourself and […]
Active Retirement Communities – Independence with Benefits
While some people would like to remain at home as they get older, many find it increasingly difficult to keep up with their home maintenance and housekeeping, or they no longer desire to spend their time on these tasks. Alternatively, that’s why moving into active retirement communities is becoming more popular — they handle all […]
How to Adjust Your Diet for Healthy Living as You Age
Healthy Living A balanced diet has impactful benefits for your physical and mental health, and it’s never too late to change your eating habits, even if you are in your 70s or beyond. In fact, a healthy diet can help lower the risk of many diseases and mental illnesses that seniors are susceptible to, ranging […]
5 ways to help your loved ones celebrate the Winter Holidays in a retirement community
Getting into the Holiday Spirit If you or a loved one is spending the winter holiday season in a retirement community — especially for the first time — you may feel as if the season will be different than it was in the past. However, it will be just like any other time you have […]
Why More Seniors Are Picking Pickleball to Have Fun
Pickleball is more than just having fun. Nearly everyone has heard of pickleball, and it makes sense because it has often been called America’s fastest-growing sport. Interestingly, over half of avid players of this sport are over 55, and a third of players are over 65. So, what is compelling so many seniors to pick […]
