Nationally, more than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and nearly 11 million more are serving as caregivers. Families in the Miami Valley are no exception to these statistics. Bethany Village’s Courtyard Park memory support center, which opened in 2009, is dedicated to helping residents face the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s disease […]
Stay Fit and Beat the Heat!
Summertime is here and it’s making sure we know it! The higher temperatures can cause some major challenges to staying active. Just walking from the car to the gym can sap our energy even for the most dedicated exerciser. Here are some ways to stay cool. These tips apply to everyone, from residents at Bethany […]
Bethany Village, Miami Valley Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association Form New Support Group
Bethany Village has partnered with the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to form a new support group for people touched by dementia. The support group meets the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Village Center Classroom and everyone is welcome. Hands at Home will provide free respite care during […]
Pet Therapy at Bethany Village Benefits Residents, Staff
A lot of us have pets, no matter our age. For many, choosing a retirement community that allows pets is a no-brainer. Pets are an extension of family, and for most, leaving them behind when making a big move is not an option. Bethany Village allows residents to bring pets to campus. It’s not uncommon to […]
President Roosevelt and Wife Eleanor Visit Bethany Village
On May 22, President Roosevelt and wife Eleanor visited Bethany Village. The presidential couple were portrayed by professional actors William and Sue Wills. The couple performed two shows while at Bethany, to a total of about 140 guests. The presentation gave Bethany guests an intimate look into the life of the 32nd President of the United States and his […]
Convincing Mom and Dad That It Is Okay to Ask For Help
It’s not easy seeing your parents age. As time marches forward, roles are reversed and often, a child becomes the caregiver for an aging parent. Sometimes all your mom or dad needs is a little helping hand around the house. Agencies like Hands at Home provide a variety of services to make life easier for […]
The Many Faces of Home Care
“Home care” is an umbrella term that covers different types and levels of care delivered in the home. In the United States, home care is a dynamic service industry that has been in place for well over a century. When Medicare was enacted in the mid 1960s, home care started to grow dramatically because it […]
Where to Find — And How to Pay For — Home Care
Following a hospital or rehabilitation center stay, some patients may need additional skilled medical care at home as well as assistance with activities like bathing, dressing and cooking. That’s where home care comes in. When Bethany Village resident Bill needed help to get back on his feet after three heart attacks and triple bypass surgery, […]
‘But What Am I Going to Do There?’
“But what am I going to do there?” If you are thinking about moving to a retirement community, this question is always on your mind. And if you are a family member or friend helping an older adult transition to retirement-community living, it’s a question you will hear time and time again. And it’s an […]
‘Alive Inside’ Documentary Parallels Bethany Village Music Therapy Experiences
An employee walks into a room of Bethany Village residents who have memory impairments. He raises his trumpet to his lips and plays a familiar tune. He stops and listens for response: “Don’t get around much anymore” everyone sings in perfect time. The trumpeter knows he has touched a place in their memories. “I have […]
