Special guest post from Kathy Klein, CDP, Life Enrichment Team Leader, Bethany Village The holidays are a great time to connect with family and friends. However, hectic holiday schedules can make these connections difficult. But now, through the magic of technology, you can visit with family and friends without ever leaving the comforts of your […]
6 Classic Christmas Films That Debuted Before 1950
The holiday season is upon us, and we here at Bethany Village are celebrating with a look back at some of our residents’ favorite feel-good holiday films from before 1950. Though many readers will recognize holiday staples like It’s a Wonderful Life, there’s a host of other classics that delighted audiences during the golden age […]
5 Tips to Stay Hydrated During Cold Weather Fun
The weather may be frightful, but outdoor fun this holiday season can be utterly delightful. ‘Tis the season for skating, skiing, hiking, and sledding. While we’re used to hearing about bundling up for the weather, one of the things we often neglect to consider on our winter adventures is staying hydrated. In fact, it turns […]
Bethany Village Decorating Day
Bethany Village campus received a holiday make over when staff, residents and volunteers decided to ‘deck the halls’. The decorations add that special touch to help everyone get into the spirit and have a Merry Christmas. Click on the picture below to see more photographs. […]
Christmas Cheer at Shop Local
On December 7, Bethany Village’s Grand Room and Village Center Living Room were filled with Christmas cheer and more than 20 local, small businesses selling their goods. Custom made jewelry, lotions, flowers, chocolates and many other items were available to our staff, residents and guests. This was a great way to not only have some […]
How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams this Holiday Season
Shopping online is becoming increasingly popular among seniors looking to avoid the mad dash of the holiday rush. But with viruses and malware out there – not to mention credit card scammers and identity thieves – it can be scary to navigate the web to find what you need. Here are some tips for seniors […]
Bethany Resident Recognized for Efforts
Martha Boice, Bethany Village resident, was a founding member of the Landmark’s Foundation of Centerville and Washington Township. Martha has been going to zoning meetings for over 47 years to save and protect homes of historical value. “I speak for the homes,” she explains. Recently, Martha worked over the course of several years with Patrick […]
5 Unbelievable Thanksgiving Recipes from the 50’s
To modern palates, mid-century cookbooks can look like something thrown together by a long-lost relative. Recipe books from the 1950’s contain strange mixtures of sweet, sour, and savory ingredients that seem to have no business together today (mayonnaise and tomato soup?), and make copious use of inventive foodstuffs that were new and shiny at the […]
Dessert Before Dinner
Bethany Village residents simply could not wait for pumpkin pie. So, we had our dessert before Thanksgiving dinner! Of course, we will likely have more pie after Thanksgiving dinner, too. Click the picture below for more photographs. […]
9 Hidden Retirement Costs
As you near retirement age, it’s important to consider hidden costs that may impact your ability to live the life you aspire to. Here’s an excerpt of our list of “9 Hidden Retirement Costs,” hosted by SeniorAdvisor.com: While retirement planning should begin long before your last day of regular employment, many hopeful retirees forget to budget […]
