What if a vanilla milkshake could help ease the effects of Alzheimer’s disease? Axona, the manufacturer of medical milkshakes, funded a clinical trial that provided some promising results. Researches found that patients who consumed the medical milkshakes found short-term positive effects in cognition and memory. Still, researchers caution that there isn’t enough evidence to conclusively […]
How to Make a Smart Move to a Retirement Community like Bethany Village
After the sizzling summer most of the country has experienced, it’s hard to believe that we’ll soon be complaining about how cold it is, how much snow we have to shovel and how treacherous those ice-glazed sidewalks can be. With autumn fast approaching, now is a good time for seniors and their families to give […]
Hot Times: Staying Safe and Healthy
At one point in mid July, more than 100,000 million people in 32 states were trapped in one of the country’s longest and strongest heat waves ever. And we’re not done yet. “It’s like an upside down cake pan is sitting on top of the nation and trapping the hot air below it,” explained one […]
Technology Brings Bethany Residents and Families Together. Why Not Reach Out and Skype Someone?
If you feel like you’re sitting on the sidelines while the communications technology parade marches by, listen up. One of the most popular video/voice calling technologies – Skype – may be all it takes to get you in on the fun. It’s popular here at Bethany Village where the first resident used Skype two years […]
Ways to Celebrate July 4th from Bethany Bloggers
July 4 is all about celebrating our nation’s independence while having fun! Bethany Bloggers would like to share some of their favorite Independence Day traditions: Karen Kuhn likes to drive up I-71 at just the “right time” to catch the spectacular fireworks display at Kings Island, a large amusement park about an hour south of […]
Celebrating ‘Independence’ at Bethany Village
Many veterans call Bethany Village home. These brave men and women served our country in all branches of the military and continue that service here at Bethany. An official veterans group is active on campus and recently coordinated a donation drive for the Blue Star Mothers. The drive collected things like socks, batteries, eye drops, […]
Simple Advice for Healthy Eating at Any Age
No more scaling MyPyramid. The time has come to step up to MyPlate. On Thursday, June 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced a new healthy eating icon and education tool. As you can see, MyPlate is a circle with four colorful sections devoted to fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. Fruits, vegetables and grains make […]
Father’s Day Tips from Bethany Bloggers
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. The blog writers at Bethany Village share their personal and favorite tips about how they honor their dads on Father’s Day. What are your plans to celebrate Father’s Day? Please include your comments. Click on the bloggers’ names to see their photos and read their biographies. Karen Kuhn says: If your […]
Faces in Aging
For some people, art is a profession. For others, a hobby. For Arlene de Silva, it’s a passion. Arlene is the featured Artist of the Month at Bethany Village. Her display is a collection of individual photo portraits in an exhibit titled “Faces in Aging.” The pictures are candid, real. In her own words: “So […]
Remembering Mom on Mother’s Day: Our Tips
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8 The blogger team at Bethany Village shares their favorite tips and advice about how to honor Mother and celebrate her special day. Larry Ramey says: Call mother and say “I love you.” Send flowers with a card included. Karen Kuhn says: Take a picture of your Mom and yourself […]
