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Excellence, it’s said, is a habit – a continual process of growth, innovation, exploration, and improvement. That’s why, for more than three decades, The Mayflower at Winter Park has earned a reputation as one of the area’s finest senior living communities – and in...

In fall of 1621, life in Plymouth colony was looking up. After a grueling winter and a difficult summer, the Pilgrims had a bountiful harvest to see them through the coming cold. So, when a party of hunters brought home enough wildfowl to feed the entire community for...

Compromise is a fact of life. But at The Mayflower at Winter Park, we believe that some things should always be a part of your life plan–no ifs, ands, or buts. Things like peace of mind for your home and your health. The freedom to take life one day at a time, knowing...

Growth. Curiosity. Exploring what’s beyond the horizon. Learning is one of the great joys of life at any age – and, experts say, it’s closely linked to successful aging. So is curiosity itself. A skill that psychologists call “openness to experience” – asking...

Did you look forward to going to school when you were a kid? Or did you count down the minutes until recess? When we’re young, formal education is part of day-to-day life, but as we get older and embark on careers, start families, and become involved in the community,...

Even as the world of “senior living dining” becomes more inventive, it’s another thing to be truly innovative. But with Elvis Burrows (Director of Dining Services) and Patrick Tramontana (Executive Chef) at the  culinary helm, The Mayflower at Winter Park is...

Music and movement is a pairing as old as history itself: From the choral dances of Ancient Greece to the rise of modern styles like jazz, tap, and contemporary ballet, humans have been drawn to dance as a social activity and creative outlet – and today, it remains a...

Most of us know that as we get older, it’s more critical to prioritize the basics of wellness: getting plenty of exercise, enjoying a balanced diet, staying socially and intellectually active, and minimizing day-to-day stress. However, putting those principles into...

“How do the places in which we live influence how we live?” That question has inspired decades of study in the fields of urban planning and psychology, and researchers continue to find strong evidence human health is a product of our environment. Well-designed...

What does “wellness” look like? At The Mayflower, it might be a ballet barre class … a relaxing massage … a refreshing nature walk …  a seminar on the latest research in nutrition, fitness and cognitive health … or all of the above. We all define healthy living a...

“If you don’t have a plan for yourself, you’ll be part of someone else’s,” the saying goes. How true … especially as we prepare for life’s later years. Today’s older adults are living longer, healthier lives than any generation before them. But that also means that...

Retirement is a wonderful phase of life that offers the freedom to explore new interests and hobbies. With more time on your hands, it's the perfect opportunity to dive into activities that you might have always wanted to try or to rediscover old passions. Here are 15...