Friendship Force Dayton in part of Friendship Force International. Friendship Force is an international non-profit organization in more than 60 countries that promotes global friendship and goodwill. The group strives to “experience different views, discover common ground” with individuals of other cultures. On Friday, August 9, 2019 a delegation of Japanese individuals visited Bethany Village. […]
Back to School at 65: How Lifelong Learning Leads to Healthy Aging
You don’t have to dig very deep in the news to read that staying active and keeping your brain sharp can help improve our mental and physical health as we age. Many seniors in retirement communities are accomplishing both through lifelong learning. Our retirement years can take on richer meaning when we engage in lifelong […]
Maintaining Friendships When Moving to Senior Living
Moving to independent living in a senior living community is an exciting time for older adults. With a new, maintenance-free home or apartment, easy-living lifestyle, and amenities and activities always on hand, independent living residents can experience the relaxing retirement they always dreamed of. However, one thing older adults might worry about when moving is […]
The Benefits of Meditation for Older Adults
You may have heard that meditation is good for you. But what exactly is meditation, and how can it contribute to healthy aging? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of meditation for older adults. What is meditation? Meditation has been around for centuries. It is well studied and practiced around the world by […]
Bethany Village Named Employer of Choice
Centerville, Ohio (July 26, 2019) – Bethany Village, a large retirement community,has earned the distinction of Bronze Employer of Choice. More than 600 individuals work at Bethany Village. Sponsored by Graceworks Lutheran Services, Bethany Village is recognized as one of Centerville’s largest employers. LeadingAge is the advocate of non-for-profit services for older Ohioans. The organization […]
How Decluttering and Downsizing Can Improve Mental and Physical Health
Decluttering, the process of removing unneeded or unwanted items from your living space, is often easier said than done. This is especially true for older adults living in a home that contains a lifetime of memories. While it can be hard to let go, removing unnecessary clutter from our lives is known to provide a […]
The Power of Touch for Older Adults
Touch plays an important role in our lives, at any stage of life. In fact, touch is one of our basic human needs, and one of the first senses to develop in the womb. From the moment we are born, we experience gentle touch that gives us comfort and reassurance and creates an emotional connection […]
Be Kind to Your Eyes: 6 Ways to Protect Eye Health
Low vision and vision loss from eye disease are rapidly becoming major senior health concerns. According to the National Institutes of Health, by the year 2050, the number of Americans with age-related eye diseases is expected to double, and the number of people living with low vision is expected to triple. But contrary to popular […]
How to Choose the Best Memory Care for an Older Loved One
One of the most difficult situations a spouse or adult child can face is a loved one with a progressive memory disease like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Caregivers may want to provide a home environment as long as possible, but eventually, their loved one’s needs escalate above their ability to manage. At that point, it […]
Ask an Expert: What’s the Benefit of Physical Therapy for Seniors?
An interview with Matt Cassidy, Director of Therapy Services at Bethany Village When an older adult experiences an injury, an extended illness that requires hospitalization, or elective surgery such as a knee replacement, their doctor will often recommend they receive physical therapy treatment after being discharged from the hospital. Physical therapy helps to improve mobility, […]
