Amenities can make or break the senior living experience
By Debra Clark Life carries several important qualities, including comfort and relaxation. As we age, we don’t have to worry about traveling outside of our comfort bubble to have a …
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Floating for a cause
On a muggy Southwest Florida summer morning, before the sun crested over the tops of the buildings surrounding the courtyard pool at Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral, Doreen King …
Practical Magic Kitchen Debut
Part art, part science, part cooking. That’s how Adrianne Gerard describes the Practical Magic Kitchen, a new innovative culinary concept aimed at improving resident quality of life and access to …
Communication encourages peace, gratitude in senior families
Parents always look out for their children and help make decisions that are in their best interest. At some point, though, the tables are turned, and adult children have a …
Chart the course to success in assisted living and memory support
By Ronda Rose From start to finish, transitioning to senior living requires research and thoughtful decision making, which takes time and understanding. Seniors who currently live at home may not …
Palmview at Gulf Coast Village wins Futures Fund Annual Pitch Competition at Volunteers of America National Conference
Community receives $15,000 to provide creative, inclusive dining options to residents with dietary restrictions Palmview at Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral’s only life plan community and a nonprofit partner of …
Let’s cool down: key summer safety tips for seniors
By Wayne Schwartz We’re already getting a preview of the heat that this summer will bring, with the local heat index rising to the triple digits in early May. Last …
Proactivity is key: How seniors can prepare for hurricane season
By Mike Pudlin June 1 is the official start to hurricane season, but preparation should begin long before that arbitrary date on the calendar. When it comes to hurricanes, especially …
Gulf Coast Village’s Remarkable Women in History summer series continues July 11
Storyteller Nan Colton returns to Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral’s only life plan community, to bring to life the story of Harriet Beecher Stowe. The performance will take place at …
Friends fur-ever: discover companionship in pet-friendly senior living
From the beginning of time, humans and pets have been two peas in a pod. Whether it was the goldfish you had in elementary school or the dog you had …
