According to a 2022 report by the American Heart Association, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the U.S. and the average age of an American’ s first heart attack is 64.7 years for men and 72.2 years for women. While these statistics may sound...
Senior living can feel like a whole new world with its own language and unfamiliar rules. We want you to know that you’re not the only one who is confused when it comes to navigating this new landscape. And that’s why we are here to...
When your child gets sick, who do you call? If you’re like most parents, you have the number of your pediatrician on speed dial because you know children need specialized care. And while you may not have thought much about it, the same is true...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution featured Park Springs Member and retired engineer Tom Crowley in an interview regarding his work with Georgia Tech’s Aloha Telescope student outreach program. Crowley grew a hobby he loves into something extraordinary, and is sharing his love of astronomy with students throughout Georgia. The...
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When Park Springs Member Brian’s wife, Judy, began to experience more signs of dementia, he was faced with the reality that they were aging very differently. While he was still active and enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and many other hobbies, Judy’s memory and physical abilities...
Dealing with the pandemic over the past several years has taken its toll on everyone, especially seniors. Fear and isolation had a major impact on quality of life in 2020 and 2021, and many people are taking time to reevaluate their current living situation, or...
You already know walking is great exercise, but did you know that walking outside has even more health benefits? 1. Walking is a Proven Mood Elevator Exercise of any kind signals your body to release endorphins, which improve mood and trigger positive feelings in the body. Research...
In celebration of Valentine's Day, Northside Neighbor featured three sweetheart couples at Park Springs Life Plan Community who have been married for a combined 184 years. Here is what Linda and Chris Clark, Marilyn and John Peatman, and Barbara and George La Chapelle had to...
As the holidays approach, you may be spending more time with your parents or other aging loved ones, and perhaps even visiting in their home more than usual. If that’s the case, now is the perfect opportunity to evaluate their needs and determine if they...