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. […]
Help for the Holidays: The Benefits of a Respite Care Stay this Holiday Season
How can respite care help you and your loved one during the holiday season? Here’s a look at some of the many benefits of a holiday respite care stay at Bethany Village! […]
Let’s Get Moving! How Physical Therapy Helps Seniors Stay Active
Physical therapy isn’t just for injuries. Take a closer look at some of the many benefits of physical therapy for seniors. […]
5 Ways to Create a Smooth Transition to Assisted Living
Are you wondering what you can do to make the move to assisted living as smooth as possible? Keep these five tips in mind. […]
4 Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors
The air is crisp and cool, the leaves are changing, and pumpkins are everywhere. Fall is here! Although autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, the change of seasons can also present several health and safety hazards for seniors. In preparation for the coming colder months, here are some helpful tips […]
How Does Senior Living Support Active Aging?
Although getting older is inevitable, there’s more than one way to approach the idea of aging. Thanks to an emerging trend in senior living known as “active aging,” today’s seniors are not just living longer — they’re living better. Active aging is all about taking steps to stay healthy in mind and body so seniors […]
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Health Care Provider
When you or an older loved one begins to need extra support at home, enlisting the help of a home health care provider can be invaluable. Home healthcare makes it possible for seniors to “age in place” by offering a range of medical services to help them remain safe, happy, and healthy in the comfort […]
How Can Respite Care Ease the Transition to Assisted Living?
You know that your parent or older loved one could benefit from the expert care, safety, and social interaction assisted living has to offer. But finding the right fit isn’t always easy. Even after taking multiple tours of assisted living communities, it’s hard to know if your loved one will feel comfortable and happy once […]
Choosing Memory Care: 5 Important Questions to Ask When Exploring Memory Care Options
If you have a parent or loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, planning ahead and finding a memory care community is one of the best decisions you can make for their long-term health and wellbeing. Especially in the early to mid-stages of dementia, assisted living memory care can provide priceless peace […]