Yahoo! Passwords Leaked In the wake of the news that a group hacked into Yahoo and stole email account information from 453,492 accounts, each of us should be aware of the potential impacts of that breach of information. “Concerns about a flurry of new spam messages and the use of poor password protection by people […]
Chaplain’s Corner: Summer Growth
Bethany Village‘s Pastor Bob Ashburn reflects on growth. We’re in the season after Pentecost which lasts about five or six months each year and it has an ongoing theme: growth. During the explanation of the day’s theme on each Sunday morning, I’ve talked mostly about my garden growing in order to illustrate this ongoing theme. I’ve […]
How To Budget And Pay For Home Care
If you are considering a little help at home for mom or dad, don’t get overwhelmed. Arm yourself with education and resources to help make decisions more informed and easier. One of the first things you’ll need to do is discuss a budget with your parent. Graceworks at Home has two separate arms: Hands at […]
Bethany Village & Graceworks Lutheran Services Support Dayton’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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 […]
