Senior Activities What You Need to Plan a Senior-Friendly Trip to Rabbit Hill Park
Even residents of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the northern region of the Atlanta suburbs may be surprised to learn that it’s the second most populous county in the state, second only to Fulton County. According to the World Population Review, Gwinnett has almost 950,000 residents.
Senior Activities Community Roundup: What We've Been Up To At Hamilton Mill
This has been a tough few months for everybody, but especially for people whose loved ones are residents of senior living communities. In order to keep seniors safe, families aren’t allowed to visit. So, they may worry about how their loved ones are coping in quarantine.
Active Senior Living, Activities for Seniors, Senior Activities 10 Fun Summer Activities for Seniors
No matter how old you are, summertime is a fun time. For kids, summer means at least two months of freedom from school. As a young adult, it might mean hanging out at the beach or the pool. As a parent, it could mean packing the car and taking a family road trip. And even if you’re older now, that’s still no reason to spend your summer sitting around. Check out some of these fun summer activities for seniors who are living in the northern part of Georgia.
Community News Arbor Hamilton Mill Honored Heroes on Memorial Day
As a grateful nation saluted the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom, Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill paid tribute to the men and women who never came home, with a Missing Man table. Family members participated in a Memorial Day Drive-Thru Parade, in which they drove through the community showing off specially made Memorial Day posters as residents waved flags.
Technology, Senior Activities, Senior Life 10 Apps Every Senior Should Have
When it comes to technology, older generations traditionally lag behind their kids and grandkids, set in the ways they did things back “in the good old days.” This is not the case when it comes to cellphones. The majority of seniors recognize that cellphones are an important tool to help them to stay connected to their friends and families. According to the Pew Research Center, 91 percent of Americans ages 65 and older own a cellphone, and slightly more than half of them (53 percent) are smartphones.
Senior living, Senior Life Our Favorite Ways to Make Friends at a Senior Living Community
When was the last time you made a new friend? As we get older and more settled, it’s easy to get in the habit of doing the same things with the same people. We don’t have the opportunity or the necessity to widen our circle of friends. But having these relationships is vital for seniors.
Events, Senior Events 8 Can’t-Miss Events at the Gwinnett County Public Library
Dacula, Georgia, is less than 40 miles away from Atlanta, but still retains the small-town, rural feel that attracts its residents. And although only about 6,000 people live in Dacula, they are counted among Gwinnett County’s 900,000-plus residents, and as such can take advantage of the county’s many resources.
Life Enrichment, Volunteer 9 Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors Near Dacula, GA
Recent retirees who are looking for something to do with all their free time often start volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, and it offers health benefits as well. A Mayo Clinic study on the benefits of volunteering found that it can reduce stress and depression, and might even help you live longer. There are many organizations that could use help from volunteers. Here are nine volunteer opportunities for seniors who live in, or near, Dacula, Georgia.
Senior Resources, Senior Activities Everything You Need to Know About the Gwinnett L.I.F.E. Program
We all know how critical it is to stay physically active to remain healthy as we age, but more and more studies like this one by the National Institutes of Health show that staying socially active is just as important. If you have recently retired, and have more free time, you may be looking for new ways to stay busy. If you live in Gwinnett County, Georgia, you won’t have any trouble finding a wide variety of activities designed with seniors in mind. With 12 recreation centers and 47 parks, there is always something to do in Gwinnett County.
Assisted living Assisted Living in Dacula: What to Consider Before Moving
We all dream of living a healthy, active, independent lifestyle in our golden years. But for some seniors that lifestyle is only possible if they have a little help with tasks they used to take for granted, such as dressing and bathing. If that describes you or a loved one, it may be time to think about assisted living. Here are some things to consider before making the move to an assisted living community.