The English word therapy comes from the Latin word therapīa, which literally means “curing” or “healing.” As we get older, we’re bound to experience more physical aches and pains, and maybe a few mental maladies as well. Naturally, the more [...]
Although the benefits pets can offer in retirement are undisputed, many retirees are under the impression that they have to choose between enjoying the benefits of Austin retirement community living or keeping the pets they love. However, more and more [...]
One thing that has been proven time and time again at Sunshine Retirement communities is that most seniors never lose their hunger for knowledge, culture and entertainment. And quite frequently, they’ll go to great lengths to satisfy it. Well, at [...]
Well•ness – noun, the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. At Sunshine Retirement Living, senior wellness is more than just a buzzword. Each August, our communities devote the entire month to embracing healthy living [...]
Like wine, cheese and a pair of jeans, everyone knows that men and women really do get better with age. But did you know America has an official day to celebrate that fact? That’s right. Next Tuesday, August 21 is [...]
After spending the last two weeks focusing on the signs and symptoms of dementia as well as what to look for in a Memory Care facility, we decided it was time to share what one of Sunshine’s communities is doing [...]
If you visited our blog recently, you may have read about the signs and symptoms indicating that a parent or loved one is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Now, we’ll take a closer look at the next logistical step: [...]
About two weeks ago, we told you all about Sunshine’s Annual Poetry Contest spearheaded by Jerry Schmalenberger, a resident at Quail Lodge in Antioch, California. Well, to leave you hanging without sharing the results would be like reading one of [...]
Ah, Spring! The time of year when we welcome back the birds, the flowers and the warm sunshine. And as the grass and trees outside each Sunshine Retirement community become greener, the thoughts of the residents inside also become greener [...]
There are many things seniors are asked to do to live long and healthy lives that aren’t too pleasant. Avoiding calories and cholesterol, as well as getting regular physicals, flu shots and cancer screenings come to mind. But what happens [...]