Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) urges Americans to recognize the importance of making informed food and nutrition choices. National Nutrition Month reminds us about the basics of healthy eating. From my perspective as a dietitian at Bethany Village, I encourage you to add color to your meals. Colorful fruits and vegetables […]
Benefits of Walking for Seniors
Did you make a resolution to get fit this new year? Maybe you just want to add a little cardio into an already existing workout routine. Whatever the case, walking is a great option — especially for seniors! Places like Bethany Village offer safe and expansive walking trails for both exercise and pleasure. Bethany’s full […]
Bethany Village Celebrates Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day! On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, fighting ceased in Western Europe. This was the end of World War I. This is the first year the holiday has fallen on 11/11/11 as Armistice Day did not exist before 1919. The holiday become official in 1938 and in 1954, […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Week at Bethany Village
All this week, staff and residents of Bethany Village are engaging in a wide array of activities related to Alzheimer’s disease. The week is an effort to raise awareness about the disease and pay tribute to those affected. Residents are taking part in both fun and reflective activities. For example, caregivers and residents alike walked […]
An Eye for Apples
It’s that delicious time of year when we can enjoy all the colors, flavors, aromas and textures of the fall harvest. Among all the fruits and vegetables available right now, the apple is arguably the most universally popular – and versatile. And here’s a bonus: apples are filling, low in calories, a good source of […]
The ‘Big Move’ Can Stir Up Many Emotions
Under any circumstances, moving is wrought with all kinds of stress. But when you are leaving a house you’ve called home for a long time, friends and neighbors whose lives have intertwined with yours, a church that has been a pillar of strength, and a community of people who have made up the fabric of […]
‘Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder . . .’
Bethany Village salutes the U.S. Air Force on the 64th anniversary of its establishment as an independent military service. For more than six decades, the men and women of the Air Force have been models of integrity, service before self and excellence. We are proud to have a number of Air Force retirees living at […]
Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease… with Vanilla Milkshakes
What if a vanilla milkshake could help ease the effects of Alzheimer’s disease? Axona, the manufacturer of medical milkshakes, funded a clinical trial that provided some promising results. Researches found that patients who consumed the medical milkshakes found short-term positive effects in cognition and memory. Still, researchers caution that there isn’t enough evidence to conclusively […]
How to Make a Smart Move to a Retirement Community like Bethany Village
After the sizzling summer most of the country has experienced, it’s hard to believe that we’ll soon be complaining about how cold it is, how much snow we have to shovel and how treacherous those ice-glazed sidewalks can be. With autumn fast approaching, now is a good time for seniors and their families to give […]
Hot Times: Staying Safe and Healthy
At one point in mid July, more than 100,000 million people in 32 states were trapped in one of the country’s longest and strongest heat waves ever. And we’re not done yet. “It’s like an upside down cake pan is sitting on top of the nation and trapping the hot air below it,” explained one […]
