National Alzheimer’s Disease Month was first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. This year, President Barrack Obama issued a proclamation, marking the month, asserting America’s desire for research which will one day cure the disease. The text of that proclamation follows: “Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that slowly erodes precious […]
Happy Veteran’s Day
Graceworks Lutheran Services honors those who served this Veteran’s Day. On Friday, Nov. 8, Bethany Village residents came together to reflect on both personal and military history. Bethany is home to many residents and we are proud of their service. Many of our veteran residents displayed items from their military careers. A photo gallery illustrates […]
Lack of sleep increases stroke risk
Did you know that lack of sleep increases stroke risk? Researchers looked at the sleep habits of more than 5,000 people over a three-year period. Those researchers found that the individuals who slept less than six hours or less a night were four times more likely to suffer a stroke compared to those who got […]
New website for adults seeking home care
To meet the growing preference of seniors to age in place and to provide the community with more information on home care, Graceworks at Home has launched a new website www.graceworksathome.org. Visitors to the site will find: Answers to questions about home care Services to meet needs Resources Testimonials from individuals who have experienced Graceworks […]
Bethany nurses use innovative Living Lab for training
When pneumonia-flu season arrives, Bethany Village nurses will be ready. About 120 Bethany nurses are getting prepared for the upcoming pneumonia season by practicing with “Mrs. B.” Mrs. B is an electronic human patient simulator in the Living Laboratory, a unique homelike environment for nursing education operated by the Nursing Institute of Wright State University […]
Study: dementia rate may be falling in some parts of the world
(excerpted from the New York Times) New studies of older persons in England and Denmark show dementia rates may be falling and mental ability improving as the population grew healthier and better educated, as recently reported in the New York Times. A new study among people 65 and older in England and Wales showed dementia rates […]
Inquiring minds get their Just Desserts
What’s it like to live in Bethany Village? About 60 individuals got a taste of Bethany on July 23, through Just Desserts. Along with answers to all their questions, they sampled desserts (below) from the cuisine of Chef Eric Williams of Bethany. If you’d like a taste of Bethany Village for yourself, schedule a visit today […]
Four Tips To Keep Your Mind Young; Join Team Bethany In the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
We all want to stay in shape as we age. Staying in shape doesn't just mean keeping a lean body and having good muscle tone. It also means having a sharp mind. Keeping active, both mentally and physically, goes a long way toward keeping your mind young. Here are four tips, courtesy of the Huffington […]
How to handle the heat, especially for older persons
Handling the heat becomes especially important for older persons and infants as the summer temperatures hover around 90 degrees all of this week. “The threat of heat stroke should be taken very seriously by persons over age 50, but infants, athletes and outdoor workers are also at risk,” says Bonnie Smith, Administrator of Graceworks at […]
Homer Hacker’s art exhibits his purpose
Homer Hacker’s art career led him from a modest house in Dayton to the White House, as one of the Dayton area’s most distinguished artists. As he prepared an exhibit at Bethany Village this week, he said he has come to see his purpose. Whether painting a landscape, a quaint country house, or portrait of […]
