Puzzles and games are a great way pass the time while exercising your brain. There are many great options whether you are playing with friends or are doing them by yourself. Looking for a fun way to spend indoors on a rainy or hot day? Here are a few fun ideas:· …
Did you know that in a short amount of time, bonding with your pet can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure? Long term, pets can also help their owners fight depression and other health conditions. Pets can also be a fun way to help you exercise, dogs in particular. Here are a few great…
Let's begin by understanding that depression is real and it is not a sign of weakness. There are two types of depression, 1) caused by brain disease where people lose some (or all) of their ability to feel happiness from happy things. When you cannot find happiness or pleasure you lose…
Happy New Year! Are you a fan of making yearly goals or resolutions for the year ahead? Setting easy health goals for the year are a fun way to help you achieve them. The theme behind these goals is taking the time to take better care of yourself. They will help you a live happier and healthier…
It is easy to feel blue during the wintertime. SAD, or seasonal affective disorder may be to blame. It affects us during the late fall and early winter months because there is less sunshine due to the weather and the time change. Not only is there less sunshine, the temperature is also colder,…
The weather is getting cooler and it’s getting dark earlier in the day. That means that cold and flu season is right around the corner. These are some simple ways and easy reminders that will prevent you from catching a cold or the flu. Wash or sanitize your hands often. Washing or sanitizing…
Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for the things we have. It is easy to take a lot of the things we have for granted. Here are a few ways express your thanks this Thanksgiving: Share what you are thankful for. Speak your thanks aloud. If you are spending Thanksgiving with family or…
November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes, especially type 2, affects many people in the United States. There are several easy ways to lower your chances of developing type 2 diabetes and keep yourself in good overall health. Eating healthier will lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.…
Trick or treat! Halloween is right around the corner and there are many fun holiday themed snacks to eat. Witches’ hats are a fun and easy treat you can make by yourself or with your grandkids. You can give them out to other residents to brighten their day or send them home with your grandkids to…
October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and can affect women of all ages, especially women over the age of fifty. (Men can also get breast cancer, though their risk is significantly lower than women.) As women age, the risk of breast cancer…
The thought of moving out of your home and into an Assisted Living community may make you apprehensive, but there are many great benefits to living in our community. Safety- Our resident’s safety is our number one priority. We want you to feel safe in our community and we do that by providing a…
National Assisted Living Week was established in 1995 to celebrate the role assisted living communities play in senior care and the relationships that form between caregivers and residents due to their time spent together. This year National Assisted Living week is Sunday, September…
Social media is popular among a vast age range. With various ways to stay connected and reconnect with people across the world, it has played a large role today. Here are some benefits and tips for seniors using social media. Social media is a great way to keep in touch with your family and…
Friendship is an important part of our life no matter what our age is. Friendship can help to improve your mental health by reducing problems with depression as well as relieving stress. August 6th is National Friendship Day. It is a day dedicated to celebrating the friendships we have developed…
Do you have a green thumb? Enjoy nature’s beauty within the space of your own home! Planting an indoor garden is a fun activity that gives you amazing results. Plant an indoor garden today and watch as the seeds turn into a plant you will be proud to display in your home. There are numerous kinds…
Can't say enough about the Devonshire & the staff. My Mother has been a resident for 7 years. She lived in the independent wing and then assisted. The team have created a warm, caring & fun community for it's seniors. Many thanks!
The staff at The Devonshire treats the residents as they are their own family. That's what I would want for my family. I think all the work they do is overlooked. Well, I guess they make it look so easy.
Great facility compassionate and caring.
