The holidays are a time of good cheer and wonderment. But if a person is grieving, the holiday season can seem more like a curse than blessing. “One of the best things you can do is to ask the person who is grieving how they would like to deal with it. And if they […]
Best Holiday Gifts for Seniors
The holiday season is upon us. For most of us, this means trying to find the perfect gifts for all the important people in our lives. What usually starts out innocently enough usually ends in frustration, arms thrown high in the air with an audible sigh. Before you give up before you start, we’ve collected […]
Romance in the Senior Years
“Love is wonderful, the second time around,” as the song lyric goes. Nevertheless, romance in the senior years can be a delicate issue – especially for adult children. I have seen love bloom between some of our residents here at Bethany Village and have watched the family dynamics that can result. Let me share a […]
Holidays and Healthy Eating…Are They Compatible?
One of the paramount holiday traditions is the celebration centered on food. It is a time we seem to outdo ourselves when it comes to food preparation… not just large, elaborate meals but a smorgasbord at numerous parties and events. So how can you resist temptation to partake in excess or completely ignore good dietary […]
Move-In Program Helps New Residents, Families
If you hate to move, you’re not alone. In fact, the thought of moving can often act as a deterrent from people making the decision to move to a continuing care retirement community like Bethany Village. “Downsizing is always the biggest part — and fear — of the move because the majority of our residents […]
Scouting Assisted Living and Nursing Home Options: What to Look For and What to Ask
If you are scouting living options for a parent who can no longer live alone or whose care requires more than a family member can provide, assisted living might be a good option. Bethany Village offers a comprehensive continuum of care that includes independent cottages, villas, and apartments; assisted living apartments, rehabilitation care, and long-term […]
Recognizing the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
In the United States, 5.3 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and a new individual is diagnosed with the disease every 70 seconds. Unless something is done, by 2050, up to 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s, and a new case will be diagnosed every 33 seconds. Alzheimer’s is a disease that slowly robs […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Meeting with a Retirement Community Counselor
If you are an older person thinking about visiting some retirement communities in anticipation of making a move (or if you are a family member thinking about future living arrangements for a loved one), I have a very important piece of advice for you: Do it when things are going well and you are not […]
Eat Your Way Out of the ‘Blahs’ – the Healthy Way
As a registered dietitian at Bethany Village, here’s one of the questions I hear all the time: “Is there something I can eat so I have more energy?” The answer is yes – and no. No, because eating one specific food won’t improve your energy level. In fact, focusing heavily on just one or two […]
Ten Tips for Caregivers: When the Caregiver Is You . . . and You’re Caring for a Parent
Care giving for an aging or elderly parent is usually a fairly long-term proposition that may evolve from just checking in every day to actually moving in. Chances are, however, that your parent’s needs will eventually escalate to more than you can safely handle on your own. That’s why it is so important to have a discussion […]
