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ALL THE TIDINGS FROM SARASOTA BAY.

Welcome to our news and blog page! Here you’ll find updates from the surrounding community, tips on retirement living, press releases from Plymouth Harbor, staff updates, and much more.

Senior women exercising in a pool with weights NewsStaying Healthy and Active When Mobility is Limited
October 9, 2025

Staying Healthy and Active When Mobility is Limited

From our doctor to the popular media, we are bombarded with information about the importance of staying active. But sometimes limitations make staying active seem difficult if not overwhelming. Joint…
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Senior man and woman stand at kitchen counter preparing vegetables NewsWhat is the Gut Health Microbiome?
September 9, 2025

What is the Gut Health Microbiome?

The importance of having a healthy “gut microbiome” is being touted in popular media, and we often see ads for an array of products offering to improve our gut health.…
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An older woman stands smiling on the beach with a group of senior friends in the background NewsWhat is SuperAging?
August 14, 2025

What is SuperAging?

The Pew Research Center tells us that the number of Americans older than 65 will nearly double in the next 35 years. Dr. Emily Rogalski, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist and…
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An older woman smiles while seated at a table surrounded by her paintings in a bright art studio. NewsInspired by Creativity!
July 10, 2025

Inspired by Creativity!

But I’m not an artist! Many of us don’t think of ourselves as creative because we aren’t writers, sculptors, or painters. While creativity is certainly the genesis of artistic endeavors,…
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A group of senior women and men walking on the beach NewsGetting the Most from Life Plan Community Living
June 11, 2025

Getting the Most from Life Plan Community Living

Amenities, maintenance-free living, activities, convenient access to healthcare, availability of care levels, dining options—the reasons for choosing to live in a Life Plan Community (LPC) are numerous. But once you’ve…
Stacie Slack
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Two senior women and a senior man standing and smiling on a beach NewsMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 29, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is a vibrant time of year with graduations, blooming flowers, and new beginnings. Sometimes, however, finding a sense of joy in everyday living proves difficult; in fact, the World…
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Two senior women and one senior man seated at a table playing a card game NewsHow Life Plan Community Living Promotes Aging Well
April 29, 2025

How Life Plan Community Living Promotes Aging Well

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the US has about six million residents living in some type of community setting—and the number of seniors choosing community life is…
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A senior woman sitting in the driver's seat of a car NewsStaying Safe Behind the Wheel
March 27, 2025

Staying Safe Behind the Wheel

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) tells us that older drivers, particularly those over 70, are more likely to be injured or killed in car crashes than middle-aged drivers, aged…
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A senior woman standing on the beach listening to music on her headphones NewsMusic and Emotional Health
February 25, 2025

Music and Emotional Health

Everyone loves a catchy tune, and we know that interacting with certain kinds of music makes us feel good. But can music really improve our health and wellbeing? And how…
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A senior couple sitting on a bench outside laughing NewsImmunity and Aging
January 23, 2025

Immunity and Aging

Achoo!!! No one wants to sneeze—or be sneezed on! But it’s that time of year when cold and flu viruses abound in the cool, dry air that allows them to…
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A woman wearing a hat and sunglasses laughs joyfully on the beach, with the ocean waves gently rolling in behind her. NewsThe Psychology of Aging Well
December 31, 2024

The Psychology of Aging Well

Research has established a definitive link between finding meaning and richness in living and aging well.
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An older couple exercises together on treadmills in a bright gym, smiling and enjoying their workout. NewsAvoiding High Blood Pressure
November 29, 2024

Avoiding High Blood Pressure

Controlling blood pressure, known as “the silent killer” among medical professionals, is essential to healthy aging. Untreated, this condition can lead to many serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke,…
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Two older women wearing sunglasses, each holding a wine glass, enjoying a sunny day together. NewsSocial Connection and Health: Why Staying in Touch Really Matters
October 24, 2024

Social Connection and Health: Why Staying in Touch Really Matters

We all know that having friends is fun and enjoyable. But friendships and social connections—even those with acquaintances—can also keep us healthy.
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A woman wearing glasses holds a green smoothie, representing healthy eating choices for seniors NewsMaking the Most of Every Bite: How to Make Smart Food Choices
September 26, 2024

Making the Most of Every Bite: How to Make Smart Food Choices

Eat more fiber! Peanuts are a great anti-aging snack! Coffee is good for us—no, wait—it’s bad! We are constantly bombarded with so-called expert nutritional advice. Sorting out research-based fact from…
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An older couple wearing sunglasses enjoys a sunny day at the beach NewsGraceful Aging
August 28, 2024

Graceful Aging

Surprising Tips for Finding Wellness and Meaning in Our Later Years
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Senior couple reviewing CCRC options NewsWhy Choosing a Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community Matters
July 15, 2024

Why Choosing a Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community Matters

A Wide Array of Amenities and Services Senior living options have expanded and improved over the past several decades, now offering a multitude of opportunities for active older adults.
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Woman enjoying a brain-healthy meal NewsFighting Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Illness at the Table
June 7, 2024

Fighting Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Illness at the Table

Some 55 million people across the globe are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
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A member of Functional Pathways works with a Plymouth Harbor resident during a rehab session NewsThe Continuum: Rehab – A Resource for Residents
July 27, 2017

The Continuum: Rehab – A Resource for Residents

Since 2010, Plymouth Harbor has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with Functional Pathways
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Close-up of a person's hands gripping the handlebars of a bicycle NewsWellness: Resistance Training Reduces Cognitive Decline
May 19, 2017

Wellness: Resistance Training Reduces Cognitive Decline

We have all heard the benefits of exercise either from our doctors or in literature.
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A group of four people, including two senior women and two younger individuals, playing a board game NewsThe Continuum: Activities – One Size Does Not Fit All
April 11, 2017

The Continuum: Activities – One Size Does Not Fit All

In any Skilled Nursing Facility, this adage, unfortunately, holds true when attempting to design an activity calendar that fits the leisure patterns of adults who have diverse backgrounds, levels of…
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3 members of the Smith Care Center Restorative Care Team NewsThe Continuum: What Is Restorative Care?
April 11, 2016

The Continuum: What Is Restorative Care?

Restorative care is a term that is often misunderstood or incorrectly defined as rehabilitation therapy.
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Residents of Plymouth Harbor enjoying outdoor activity on the shuffleboard court in the 1960s NewsWellness at Plymouth Harbor—Past, Present, and Future
July 15, 2015

Wellness at Plymouth Harbor—Past, Present, and Future

The Roman poet Virgil once said, “The greatest wealth is health.”
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A man with a brace on his leg stands with the support of a bar, during a rehab session. NewsTherapy and Rehabilitation Services at Plymouth Harbor’s Smith Care Center
January 22, 2014

Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at Plymouth Harbor’s Smith Care Center

Not long ago, a number of Plymouth Harbor residents gathered to talk with Joe Devore.
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Warning: Slip, Trip & Fall Hazard NewsYour Fall Prevention Checklist to Avoid Unnecessary Injury
October 28, 2013

Your Fall Prevention Checklist to Avoid Unnecessary Injury

Falling is a concern of older adults because the repercussions that follow a fall are often serious.
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