The first patient in the U.S. has undergone a delicate surgery to try and bring to an end the effects of dementia. The pacemaker-like device, which uses deep brain stimulation, involves drilling holes into the skull to implant wires into the fornix on either side of the brain. The idea is to focus away from […]
Reversing Aging in the Aging Muscle
As we age, our bodies continually change. The body goes through an evolution of growth and development from birth before reaching a point of gradual decline due to the natural aspect of aging. Basic biology of life says that as we age, we become physically weaker, lose muscle mass and can develop some impairments […]
Holiday Packing Tips… For Food
Do you love to bake during the holiday season? Maybe you love to create sweet treasures as gifts. If you live far away from loved ones but want them to have a taste of your culinary abilities this holiday season, here are some tips to make packing those Christmas cookies a little easier. Nothing is […]
Chaplain’s Corner: December celebrations
Bethany Village‘s Pastor Bob Ashburn reflects on December holidays. Residents of Bethany Village enjoy many celebrations during the month of December. December is called the holiday season when we are filled with love and peace during this wonderful time of year. But we don’t just celebrate Christmas day- there are many holidays to celebrate in […]
When in Doubt, Throw it Out! Seniors and Food Safety
In the past, going out to eat was reserved for special celebrations. Today eating meals at home has become more of the exception than the rule. The convenience of pre-prepared meals from a restaurant or grocery store is very appealing to older adults. Eating out with friend and family offers a great opportunity socialize, eat mouth-watering food and forgo […]
Seniors and Obesity
Bethany Village is dedicated to building awareness wiyh readers. The Gallup-Healthways Well-being Index recently collected data and studied obesity over several age groups, including the elderly. Researchers use the information to study how Americans maintain health and nutritional needs while aging. Researches discovered that obesity is increasing in all populations in America, including the elderly. In […]
Alzheimer’s Association Launches Social Networking Community
These days, you hear a lot about social networking. Residents at Bethany Village report using Facebook and Skype to stay in touch with their grandkids… and some are even getting into Twitter and Pinterest! Now, the Alzheimer’s Association has launched a whole new kind of social networking platform. Called ALZConnected, the site is 100% dedicated […]
Chaplain’s Corner: what about Halloween?
Bethany Village‘s Pastor Bob Ashburn reflects on Halloween. Halloween is the day before the first day of November. Why am I making this so complicated, instead of just saying it is October 31st? It’s because Halloween is the eve (“een”) of All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day), which is November 1st, an important day in the […]
Bethany Village Residents, Other Seniors Need Flu Vaccine
It’s October. In addition to changing leaves, crisp air and Jack O’ Lanterns, the month also ushers in something else: flu season. It is imperative for just about everyone to get a flu shot, but seniors are especially susceptible to the flu. All seniors should get the flu vaccine. People over 65 have weakened immune […]
Got Time to Exercise? You Bet You Do!
We live in a day and age where we are almost always accessible to the world. Many seniors choose to delay their full retirement and continue to work 40 or more hours a week. They have meetings to attend, visits with their adult children or grandchildren, errands to run, meals to cook, doctor visits to go to, etc. They […]
