Caregivers of Alzheimer patients gathered today to enjoy a moment of respite and additional support from others also experiencing the illness in their lives. The catered luncheon featured fried chicken, loaded mashed potatoes and a fresh strawberry salad. Caregivers were treated with hand and foot massages. Several door prizes were given. The Alzheimer Association supports […]
First Annual Resident Walking Challenge by Craig Cole, Exercise Physiologist
The Village Fitness Center set about in April of this year to come up with a simple idea to get more activity with walking on Bethany’s campus. Our campus provides a wonderful area to walk not only outside but inside as well. I came up with the idea of the Resident Walking Challenge just simply […]
Art in the Making at Bethany Village
Yesterday, the owner of Raise Your Brush in Centerville, Laura Carter, presented and taught how to create an ocean view to guests, Bethany Village residents and marketing staff. “This has been one of my favorite activities here,” stated resident Harold. “I had a lot of fun and learned some new things even as a painter […]
Resident Shirley Attends a Wedding Virtually using Skype
Resident Shirley of Courtyard Park wanted to be able to see her grandson, Christopher, marry Rachel this past week on a beautiful beach in Florida. Excited for the wedding, Shirley was disappointed because she was not able to complete the necessary travel. Nikkii, a Life Enrichment Coordinator of Bethany Village, came up with a creative […]
State Senator, LeadingAge Ohio CEO meet at Bethany Village
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Bethany Village executives hosted an advocacy session on campus with state law and policy makers. Ohio State Sen. Peggy Lehner (R), LeadingAge Ohio CEO Kathryn Lasley Brod and lobbyist Bridget E. McAuliffe met with Graceworks President and CEO Bill Serr, Bethany Village Vice-President of Residential Care Judy Budi and Bethany Administrator […]
Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
By Bethany Village exercise physiologist Craig Cole. As our body ages, there is the possibility of a body part starting to wear out. Be it the knee or hip needing replacement or strengthening up of the rotor cuff or whatever area is suffering from injury, the possibility of surgery exists. We all know that post […]
United Way Annual Day of Action results in 3 Barbeques
June 20th is United Way’s Annual Day of Action where employees from area companies volunteer their service to non-profit organizations all over the Miami Valley. Bethany Village hosted three barbeques for residents in the Linden House Auditorium, Vista Place Dining Room, and Courtyard Park Dining Room. Nine volunteers from Dayton-based Chemineer helped with the cooking and to serve the […]
Bethany Village Resident and Family Fun Carnival
On Saturday June 14, Bethany Village hosted their annual carnival for residents, employees and employee’s families during a beautiful day full of sunshine. The carnival’s petting zoo featured several goats, a sheep and an alpaca that thrilled children of all ages. Cakes, donated by staff, were then given out during a cake walk. Carnival games […]
Nursing Assistants Honored
Bethany Village has the best dedicated nursing assistants that are appreciated for their service to our residents as a vital part of our mission. They tech technical nursing and care skills and combine them with compassion to share with each person. The prayer below seems like one our staff would say.Nursing Assistant PrayerAs I enter […]
Courtyard Park garden get some attention
Residents from our Courtyard Park apartments enjoyed planting the garden beds in the courtyard last week. Bethan Village resident, Winnie, watered the flowers. Dave, one of the therapy greyhounds, stopped by and took time to “smell the roses”. We can’t wait for the herbs and veggies to start growing so we can use them in […]
