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 […]
Rehab After Surgery
After surgery, injury or a hospital stay, we all need time to recover. The Bethany Rehabilitation Center (BRC) provides short-term skilled nursing care and therapy for individuals who aren’t ready to return home after discharging from a hospital. If you have a scheduled surgery or hospital stay, you can plan ahead for your post-hospitalization care including […]
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 […]
How to Choose the Right Home Healthcare Provider
Are you currently looking for a home healthcare provider for yourself or a loved one for care after a planned surgery or hospitalization? To find the right home healthcare provider for you, we’ve put together several suggestions. Check your provider’s pedigree How long has your home healthcare provider been in business? Is it new to […]
Long-Distance Caregiving for Aging Parents: How to Plan for the Future Together
Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be challenging, but it’s even more difficult when you live in another city or state. According to the National Institute on Aging, if you live more than an hour away from a person who needs your care, you’re a long distance caregiver. Like local caregivers, long-distance […]
What’s the Difference Between Independent Living and Assisted Living?
It’s a common question: What’s the difference between independent living and assisted living? While these two types of senior living may sound similar, there are some key differences to note. If you’re beginning to search for the right senior living option for yourself or a loved one, understanding the basics of independent and assisted living […]
5 Benefits of Senior Memory Care
When caring for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know the importance of keeping them safe and comfortable. But there comes a point when a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia needs may go beyond the abilities of a family caregiver. When this time comes, an assisted living community offering memory care […]
Welcoming Winter: Cold Weather Safety Reminders for Seniors
This winter, help the seniors in your life stay healthy and safe with a few cold-weather reminders. […]
Celebrating Caregivers: November is National Family Caregivers Month
National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated each November, is a time to recognize, honor, and support the millions of people who provide care for family members across the country. According to a report from the AARP and the National Alliance on Caregiving, nearly one in five people provides unpaid care to an adult, and 46% of […]
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease: How Early Intervention Can Make All the Difference
Although there’s not yet a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, learning the warning signs and symptoms can lead to an early diagnosis, providing a better chance of benefiting from treatment and memory care therapies. […]
