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Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Nursing Homes: Is There a Difference in Care?

May 10, 2023

Doctor consulting with senior woman

When evaluating skilled nursing/rehabilitation centers, it’s common to consider the most obvious factors. Is the building clean and well maintained? Is the food good? Are the people nice? Does your physician or hospital recommend it? What do your friends and neighbors say about it? However, you may be overlooking a key factor that will determine…

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Over 65 and Not a Stereotype: I Know What I Want. I Want to Stay Active

March 15, 2023

If you know what you want and you want to stay active, you are not alone. Results from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) demonstrated that people over 65, contrary to stereotypes, by an “overwhelming proportion chose physical activity as their favorite activity.” If this sounds like you, it is also the same…

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More Than a Place to Live. A Place to Thrive!

March 7, 2023

You may be about to decide where you want to live next. If so, congratulations for continuing to take control of your future. Along with where to go, you’re probably also thinking about how you want to live once you make a choice. You want to find a place that’s your best fit and you…

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Finding Your Perfect Home

March 1, 2023

We’re confident you’ll love your new apartment, but we don’t want to just tell you about it. We want to show you! Our residences give you access to all the wonderful amenities that makes living at Lakeside more than just convenient. They’re comfortable and enjoyable. Our residences have been specifically designed to make moving in…

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Five More Reasons to Retire in Mount Dora

February 21, 2023

Retirement is one of the biggest steps in your life. Choosing where you want to spend it is a major decision, but the charm and beauty of Mount Dora, FL, can help make it easy. Mount Dora has a lot to offer retirees, from exciting festivals to great local shopping. Explore just some of the…

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Yes! You Can Find Your Perfect Fit.

February 8, 2023

If you’re reading this, you probably have already begun to shop around for retirement living options. Are you confused and overwhelmed? Join the club! Sometimes we have all the facts but still don’t know what it all means and how it applies to us personally. It all begins with knowing what questions to ask. But,…

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FAQ Part 3: Answers to Your Questions About Lakeside at Waterman Village

January 26, 2023

Don’t let curiosity and unanswered questions keep you from making the best decision for your future. We’re answering more frequently asked questions about Lakeside at Waterman Village and the surrounding Mount Dora area. Check out our previous Frequently Answered Questions blogs to learn more about topics we’ve covered. If you have any questions not answered…

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Meet David and Tam

January 20, 2023

Few people would want to give up living in a Hawaiian paradise to move to the mainland, but the Francos found their own paradise in Mount Dora. Struggles with making the long journey to visit family led to David and Tam beginning the hunt for a home closer to their loved ones. David described their…

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Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions at Lakeside at Waterman Village

January 17, 2023

The new year is a great time to work on improving yourself. Millions of people make promises to themselves about making positive change every January 1st. These resolutions most often involve getting fit, saving money or learning a new hobby or skill. Despite having good intentions, after the “new year, new me” glow wears off,…

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Downsizing Vs. Rightsizing: It’s a matter of perspective.

December 14, 2022

Part of life is the accumulation of stuff. The more we have, the more space we need. After a while, it can be hard to determine which items we need and which we’re just used to having. Downsizing can be a daunting term, especially if you’ve lived in your home for a long time. What…

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