Gardening activity holds the promise of great rewards, but also risks to our health, says Exercise Physiologist Craig Cole, who advises residents concerning physical fitness in the Bethany Village retirement community in Centerville, Ohio. Here’s Craig Cole on the WDTN-TV 2 Noon “Living Dayton” program on Monday, June 24, and a July 4 story in the Dayton […]
Breakfast with Dad: Fathers are special at Bethany Village
Frank Armstrong has nine children and yet, “Dad made us all feel special,” said Gindy Schneller. So she joined her sister and several other families at Bethany Village Saturday for a breakfast to honor their fathers. Families reflected on what it means to be a father. Bill Clark said he feels privileged when his children […]
’10 lessons I learned from Dad’
Pastor Charlie Woodward, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Centerville, Ohio, shares these lessons from his father as part of a message for Father’s Day. As you think about Father’s Day wherever you are, do some of these ring true in your experience? God bless you, fathers. God blessed you with an important responsibility, and for the love and […]
Happy Flag Day at Bethany Village
Residents of Bethany Village senior living community in Centerville celebrated Flag Day and the anniversary of the U.S. Army with patriotic songs on June 14. As guest performers Mic and Gloria led singing of “God Bless America,” Ruthmae proudly waved her flags, as she had done for each of the U.S. military services’ anthems. “I have […]
How to handle the heat – especially if you are older
Handling the heat becomes especially important for older persons and infants as the summer temperatures soar. “We can all reduce the risk of heat stroke or other serious problems by following a few precautions,” says Bonnie Smith, Administrator of Graceworks at Home, which provides skilled and personal care for older persons in their homes in […]
Want good exercise? Go dig in your garden, says Bethany Village fitness expert
You can walk, work and play your way to fitness. What better way than by gardening? Every day, Exercise Physiologist Craig Cole advises residents of the Bethany Village retirement community, Centerville, Ohio, how to use the well-equipped fitness center to maximum effect for healthy living. But gardening can also yield great results, he says, particularly for older adults. […]
You can have fun with fitness
With a walk around the lake, a Tai Chi class, nutrition ideas, health screenings, Brain Games, musical exercise and a gardening exercise presentation, Bethany Village residents celebrated National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 29. View slide show below. Led by the Bethany Village exercise physiologist, nutritionist, music therapist, nursing staff and life enrichment […]
Veteran remembers those who sacrificed for ‘our cause’
“Our cause was independence, liberty and freedom. That cause prevails yet today.” As Memorial Day approaches, Marion Hoffman remembers those who flew with him, survived POW camp with him, those who came back from war and all who made the supreme sacrifice throughout the years for “our cause.” “We lost four good men that day,” […]
Peace Officers Memorial Day
(Left) The flag at Bethany Village in Centerville, Ohio today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags at statehouses across the country will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. President Barack Obama ordered flags be flown at half-staff. From the official proclamation: “NOW, THEREFORE, I, […]
Happy National Nurses Week!
We love our nurses with Bethany Village and Graceworks at Home! It's National Nurses Week, celebrated annually May 6 – 12. Be sure to thank a special nurse in your life! […]
