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June 1 marks the start of hurricane season. Across the country, people worry about whether they are prepared to ...

With Gainesville enjoying an average of 224 sunny days per year, it’s no wonder more and more people are escaping ...

Paula Bowlan, program coordinator for independent living at The Village at Gainesville, has been taking seniors on ...

A chuckle, giggles, cracking-up or guffawing – no matter what you call it, laughter has some serious power! A good ...

Perhaps you have been contemplating it, but now you are seriously considering making a move to a senior living ...

According to The American Institute of Stress, chronic stress is widely believed to accelerate biologic aging and ...

Greetings from my new home and new life! I am amazed at how quickly I am ADJUSTING to my new haven. It is ...

Always wanted a garden full of fresh produce? Here are a few tips from our Gardening Club to help you navigate the ...

The legacy of living well begins with a commitment to our residents continued happiness and highest level of ...

Getting healthy might be the most enjoyable thing you do all year! Not only because it will leave you feeling ...

Social interaction can play a significant role in overall health as people age. Spending time with other people ...

As you consider a move to assisted living, you may fear having to give up beloved activities. At The Village at ...
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The holiday season is a great time to reconnect with friends and family, some you may only have the opportunity to ...

As an adult child, it can be difficult to look at your parents and offer them advice. Reversing the ...
To all the staff members at The Village who kept the community up and running during Hurricane Hermine: Thank ...

Bob Rose recalled that being a teen fresh out of high school and about to join the U.S. Coast Guard, not much bothered him. “I was too young to have fears,” he said. “Back then, we had no fear.”

Shompa Mazumder had never painted before she moved into The Village retirement community in Gainesville 15 months ago and tried an art class.