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10 Tips for Better Dementia Communication

January 18, 2022 | Laura Tenpenny

Communication is vital to our well-being. People living with dementia slowly lose their language skills and their ability to express themselves freely. This has a profound impact on their quality of life. There are many ways we can support people living with dementia to communicate more effectively. It is important to remember that how you […]


Memory Care Unit Coming Soon to Lake Gibson Village

April 8, 2021 | Lake Gibson Village

Lake Gibson Village is pleased to announce that construction is underway for a dedicated Memory Care neighborhood that will be opening to better serve residents and the Lakeland community in Summer 2021. A memory care unit is a secure area for staff to better be able to care for residents who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease […]


Lake Gibson Village Now Offering Respite Care

February 17, 2021 | Lake Gibson Village

As Lake Gibson Village grows, we are able to expand the number of services we offer for the senior community. One of the most requested services by families is respite care. Lake Gibson Village is happy to announce that we are now offering respite care to the community. Respite is generally a short-term stay that allows […]


Home Is Where the Heart (and Happiness) Is

February 1, 2021 | Lake Gibson Village

Are you ready to par-tay? Of course, as we age, we’re no longer interested in living in a chaotic college dorm or going to wild frat parties, but most of us do enjoy being around people. Social interactions allow us to share our joys and problems, try new things and activities, and bring us happiness. […]


Lake Gibson Village Honored to be Voted “Best of the Best” in Polk County

September 25, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

When it comes to independent and assisted living in Polk County, Lake Gibson Village can call itself the “Best of the Best.” Lake Gibson Village won The Ledger newspaper’s Community Choice Award for both Best Independent Living Facility and Best Assisted Living Facility during an awards dinner on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the RP […]


Douglas M. Cook Park Officially Open, Benefiting Citizens of North Lakeland

August 28, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

The city of Lakeland dedicated its first public park north of Interstate 4 on Saturday, August 25, 2018. The ceremonial ribbon was cut to open Douglas M. Cook Park by Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz. He was joined by Lake Gibson Village CEO Renee Tucker, Cook’s sister, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, who […]


The Jig Does More Than Jostle Your Joints!

April 20, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

Lake Gibson Village residents had a wonderful time showing off their stepping skills at our Dance To The Music Meet & Greet that took place Sunday, April 8th. Just Dance! Lakeland came out and showed us all how to salsa, two-step, tango, fox trot, hustle and ballroom dance to the beat of some lively music […]


Make the World a Better Place

| Lake Gibson Village

It’s sometimes referred to as a “helper’s high”: those who give of themselves experience benefits that boost their emotional and physical well-being. According to a study by the Corporation for National and Community Service, “Research demonstrates that volunteering leads to better health, and older volunteers are the most likely to receive physical and mental health […]


Choosing the Perfect Senior Adult Community for You

January 15, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

Are you considering a senior adult community, even though you’re not yet retired? The terms “senior” or “retirement” can be misleading. Often, as in the case of Lake Gibson Village, residents may not actually be retired. Many of these communities provide a variety of housing options catering to adult residents, allowing you to choose from […]


Home Sweet Community

December 15, 2017 | Laura Tenpenny

How do you know whether you can afford to move into a senior living community? For some senior adults, the decision can be complicated. You have to balance the rising costs of staying home against the monthly fees in the senior living community.  But for many senior adults, the positive benefits of living in a […]