A transition from assisted living to skilled nursing, also known as a nursing home, can be necessary for seniors who have increasing medical needs, decreasing mobility, and a need for more daily support. A Skilled nursing community provides around-the-clock medical care, ideal for those who require more intensive health support than assisted living can offer. […]
The Importance of Visiting a Parent in Assisted Living
Choosing to move a family member into assisted living is a significant decision, often accompanied by mixed emotions. It’s natural to want to support your loved one during this transition to ensure they feel safe and cared for. However, as time goes on, it can become easy to get caught up in the busyness of […]
4 Ways Seniors Benefit from Music Therapy
Music therapy has become a valuable resource for seniors, promoting movement, community, and therapeutic benefits like improvement of cognitive function. […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Assisted Living
As your loved ones age, you might start to consider assisted living communities like Bethany Village to help them live their best lives. When you begin the planning process, it’s a good idea to ask a variety of questions so you can get an idea of what to expect in the community. Bethany Village is […]
5 Outdoor Activities for Seniors to Enjoy
Seniors can enjoy several outdoor activities during the warm months like bird watching or going for a peaceful walk around the community. […]
Questions to Ask on an Assisted Living Tour
When embarking on a tour of potential assisted living communities, it’s essential to gather as much information as possible and ask questions about security, care, support, meals, pricing, and services to ensure the well-being and happiness of a loved one. […]
How Music Therapy Supports Seniors at Bethany Village
We’re all probably familiar with how music can affect our mood, making us feel happy, relaxed or more energized, and even remind us of a loved one, depending on the tune. When it comes to health care settings, specialists, called music therapists, use this healing power of music to help those in their care. What […]
Assisted Living: The Right Balance Between Independence & Extra Support
Assisted living is a supportive lifestyle within our community with services and amenities to manage residents’ needs. In contrast, independent living is a downsized and simplified way of life. […]
Choosing Assisted Living: 5 Questions Your Family Should Ask
If you’re concerned about the safety of your parent living alone, or if your parent requires more daily assistance than you can provide, it may be wise to begin looking at an assisted living community. In assisted living, residents live independently but receive assistance with daily activities such as medication management, grooming, bathing, and getting dressed. […]
Transitioning to Assisted Living: What to Expect
Choosing to move into assisted living is a life-changing decision. The transition extends from the initial conversation to well after move-in is complete. It’s an exciting and transformative time in a senior’s life to get acquainted with assisted living. Assisted living at Bethany Village is a fulfilling next step when independent living is becoming too […]