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. […]
Balance 101 presented
Residents gathered on October 14 to learn about the most common risk factors for falls as well as ways to keep your home and environment safe. Tonya Chambers from Kettering Health Network presented information on how balance works. Physical Therapist, Christina Cooper, shared information on balance-improving exercises and answered questions after the presentation. How […]
Plan for a Continuum of Care During Physical Therapy Month
October is Physical Therapy Month. Our recent blog post covered resources that can help you and your loved ones better understand the principles and value of physical therapy. However, knowing the importance of physical therapy is not helpful unless you have access to high quality therapy services. It is important, when selecting a retirement option, to […]
Build Your Knowledge During Physical Therapy Month
Build Your Knowledge During Physical Therapy Month Our recent post about factors to consider when choosing a retirement home highlighted the importance of rehabilitation services, including physical therapy. October is National Physical Therapy Month, the perfect time to do some research on this critical aspect of retirement care. If you or a loved one are […]
