Bethany Village‘s Pastor Bob Ashburn reflects on December holidays. Residents of Bethany Village enjoy many celebrations during the month of December. December is called the holiday season when we are filled with love and peace during this wonderful time of year. But we don’t just celebrate Christmas day- there are many holidays to celebrate in […]
When in Doubt, Throw it Out! Seniors and Food Safety
In the past, going out to eat was reserved for special celebrations. Today eating meals at home has become more of the exception than the rule. The convenience of pre-prepared meals from a restaurant or grocery store is very appealing to older adults. Eating out with friend and family offers a great opportunity socialize, eat mouth-watering food and forgo […]
Seniors and Obesity
Bethany Village is dedicated to building awareness wiyh readers. The Gallup-Healthways Well-being Index recently collected data and studied obesity over several age groups, including the elderly. Researchers use the information to study how Americans maintain health and nutritional needs while aging. Researches discovered that obesity is increasing in all populations in America, including the elderly. In […]
Alzheimer’s Association Launches Social Networking Community
These days, you hear a lot about social networking. Residents at Bethany Village report using Facebook and Skype to stay in touch with their grandkids… and some are even getting into Twitter and Pinterest! Now, the Alzheimer’s Association has launched a whole new kind of social networking platform. Called ALZConnected, the site is 100% dedicated […]
Chaplain’s Corner: what about Halloween?
Bethany Village‘s Pastor Bob Ashburn reflects on Halloween. Halloween is the day before the first day of November. Why am I making this so complicated, instead of just saying it is October 31st? It’s because Halloween is the eve (“een”) of All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day), which is November 1st, an important day in the […]
Bethany Village Residents, Other Seniors Need Flu Vaccine
It’s October. In addition to changing leaves, crisp air and Jack O’ Lanterns, the month also ushers in something else: flu season. It is imperative for just about everyone to get a flu shot, but seniors are especially susceptible to the flu. All seniors should get the flu vaccine. People over 65 have weakened immune […]
Got Time to Exercise? You Bet You Do!
We live in a day and age where we are almost always accessible to the world. Many seniors choose to delay their full retirement and continue to work 40 or more hours a week. They have meetings to attend, visits with their adult children or grandchildren, errands to run, meals to cook, doctor visits to go to, etc. They […]
September Is World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Worldwide, 35 million people and their families are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Bethany Village is currently in the middle of an entire week of special events geared toward raising awareness for Alzheimer’s. Our campus trees are currently adorned with purple ribbons. Caregivers will enjoy a […]
Choose a healthy lifestyle and live longer
The evidence continues to pile up about how making healthy lifestyle choices in old age can increase lifespan by up to six years for men and up to five more years for women. A Swedish study wanted to see if having healthy habits were just as important after a person turns 75. The researchers wanted […]
How To Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus
According to experts, this is the worst year ever for West Nile Virus. So far, 41 people have died because of the mosquito-transmitted virus and more than 1,000 cases have been reported across the nation, with most of them in Texas. The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect yourself […]
