Posts by Watermark of Gulf Breeze
International Quality of Life Month
What Impacts Your Quality of Life? January brings with it a number of things: A new year, but also things to be more aware of. We take stock of our health with little reminders like resolutions and public service announcements about awareness for conditions that could reduce our quality of life and use them as…
Read MoreGlaucoma Awareness Month
Set Your Sights on Prevention in Glaucoma Awareness Month More than three million people in the United States and over 60 million people worldwide have glaucoma, and that number is just a drop in the bucket in comparison to what it is estimated to become over the next decade. This is a disease that presents…
Read MoreNational Bath Safety Month
Stay Out of Hot Water in Bath Safety Month January is definitely one for the calendars. It’s the beginning of the New Year as well as National Glaucoma Awareness Month and International Quality of Life Month. But did you also know that it’s National Bath Safety Month? Seems like something that should need no reminders,…
Read More10 Amazing Benefits of Aging
Many people fear growing old, and nobody can blame them since old age is usually associated with many undesirable things. Besides death, which we can all agree tops the list, others include vulnerability to diseases and reduced physical and mental strength. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Every cloud has a silver lining. Getting…
Read MoreIndependent Living or Assisted Living: Which is Right for You?
The choice between assisted living and independent living doesn’t have to be a difficult one. It’s all about evaluating the level of care you feel that you need at this stage in your life. Assisted living provides help with certain everyday tasks like bathing and medication, in addition to a cozy community feel. Independent living…
Read More10 Facts about Alzheimer’s Disease
For those who are getting older or who are caring for a loved one who’s advancing in age, it can be the scariest words they can hear from their doctor: Alzheimer’s disease. The phrase itself brings up fears of living without knowing who you are or not being recognized by your family members. While the…
Read MoreA Guide to Financial Planning for Elderly Parents
It is inevitable, and not necessarily enjoyable, to begin financial planning for elderly parents. Discussing finances with your aging parents can be tough, but necessary. In this article, you will glean a few tips on how to begin financial planning for your elderly parents. Start Early – Before a Crisis If your parents are in…
Read MoreCreative Gardening Activities in the Senior Living Retirement Community
Moving to a retirement community is usually a significant change of lifestyle for those who give up their home and take on less responsibility. It sounds like a perfect situation if not facilitated by a health reason, either physical or mental. Who wouldn’t enjoy having their every need met after a lifetime of caring for…
Read MoreRemember the Fallen on Patriot Day in Pensacola
Patriot Day will forever be a remembrance for Americans; moreover, it’s one that continues to bring the country together in a united cause against evil and to remember the fallen throughout history. The annual observance takes place Sept. 11 in memory of those lost and injured during the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C.,…
Read MoreStay Sharp Using Cognitive Exercises For Seniors
Many people find it helpful to do different kinds of physical exercises as they get older, and many community centers and assisted living facilities offer such programs. Many do not, however, think about memory exercises for seniors, and this can be an important part of keeping up a high quality of life. Fortunately, there are…
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