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 […]
Bethany Village’s Residents Enjoy Thanksgiving Celebration
Bethany Village Cascade Unit employees hosted a carry-in Thanksgiving luncheon for their residents, the resident’s family members and themselves. The employees brought in food for the entire unit providing all the traditional Thanksgiving Day favorites – turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and even pumpkin pie. This was a time the employees and residents to eat and […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: 9 Warning Signs
Special Guest Post by Marci Vandersluis November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month. According to the 2015 Alzheimer’s facts and figures, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops this disease. Sadly, it’s currently the only cause of death in America that cannot be prevented, […]
5 Powerful Health Tips for Men Over 60
November is men’s health month, where we celebrate “Movember” to raise awareness for men’s health issues. Be sure to visit the Movember Foundation to learn more about how to support this initiative. What are you doing to stay healthy? As we age, it becomes more important than ever to attend to matters of health. Here’s […]
Halloween celebrations held at Bethany Village
This year’s Trick or Treat event delighted both the young and the old. Many Bethany Village residents handed out candy to visitors, staff members and family members dressed in costumes. A costume parade and contest was also held. Prizes were given out to the top two residents and the top two employees as well as […]
Dayton’s Autumn Traditions
The air is getting crisp, the leaves are piling up, and the holidays are just around the corner. How are you spending these lovely autumn days? We asked our neighbors in Dayton about their favorite autumn traditions and rounded up their picks to share with you. Fall Color Walks at Dayton Metroparks As days get […]
Health Education Week: Thanks to Our Partners in Health
In partnership with Kettering Health Network, Bethany Village offered a series of health education programs this year of interest to older adults – all free and open to the public. As October 19th-23rd is health education week, we wanted to take this opportunity to give our sincere thanks to our Kettering Health Network friends and […]
Educational Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Educational Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness Month In addition to being Physical Therapy Month, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer effecting women in the United States; one in eight women will develop breast cancer within their lifetimes. It is a widespread disease with a high mortality rate. […]
