What is Senior Depression?

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Senior Depression Around 15% of seniors age 65 or older suffer from depression. That’s roughly about 6.5 million seniors. Depression can affect anyone. Only 10% of seniors that have depression receive any sort of treatment for the condition. This is because a lot of people don’t fully understand what depression is and looks like. What […]

Senior Hydration: Why It’s Important

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Seniors Need Lots of Water Drinking water is one of the most important aspects to staying healthy, especially as seniors. But why is hydration so important? As we age, the water content in the body will decrease. In fact, water decreases by approximately 20% between the ages of 20 and 80. It can be different […]

Dementia: The Silent Disease

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Worldwide Dementia Affects Around 50 Million People Worldwide dementia affects around 50 million people, with nearly 10 million new cases every year. Of the varying types of dementia, 70% of people have Alzheimer’s disease. Compare this with HIV/AIDS, which affects around 35 million people. It is an epidemic of global proportions. What is Dementia? In […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Senior Living

Understanding Senior Living With all the different types of senior living communities out there, as well as the different types of living and care options, we understand that it can be inordinate task to navigate your way to retirement and relaxation. At Bonaventure Senior Living, we provide choice, dignity, and peace of mind. We want things […]

7 Ways To Conserve Money In Your Senior Years

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Helping Seniors Save Being frugal, especially in your senior years, has a lot of benefits. It allows you to spend your money over a longer time-frame. Retirement allows you to do more of the things that you want to do, but without a steady income, it could mean a dwindling bank account. Being frugal doesn’t […]

Dining at a Bonaventure Senior Living Community

When you or your loved one are searching for a senior living community, the last thing you want on your plate is, well, bad food. At Bonaventure senior living, we understand the importance of good, quality food that’s not only healthy, but also tastes really good. We also understand that having the freedom of choice when […]

The Different Types of Senior Living

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Types of Senior Living When it comes time to choose a senior living community, there can be a lot of different types. To say nothing of different companies, the various kinds of senior living are designed to suit the needs that you have at any stage of your retirement. It can be an overwhelming experience. […]