If your senior parent or loved one has recently been hospitalized due to an injury or illness, their doctor may recommend they receive rehabilitation care before returning home. With so many different kinds of rehabilitation care available, it can be difficult to determine which type is the best fit for your parent. Inpatient rehab care […]
Bethany Village earns 5-star CMS rating – three years in a row
Contact: Allyson B. Crawford 937-436-6901 acrawford@graceworks.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethany Village earns 5-star CMS rating – three years in a row Centerville, Ohio (November 10, 2017) – Bethany Village is proud to have earned a 5-star nursing home rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This marks the third year in a […]
3 Tips for Preventing Falls This Autumn Season
The beauty of the autumn season may also present safety hazards for older adults, including season-related slips and falls. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for people over the age of 65. Luckily, there are proactive ways to prevent falls this autumn. Be […]
3 Key Benefits of Short-Term Rehabilitation in a Retirement Community
Are you preparing for a major surgical procedure? As we get older, it can take us longer to recover from even minor surgeries. That’s why many doctors encourage their senior patients to arrange rehabilitation care after a procedure, which helps seniors regain strength and confidence before they return home. If you’re looking for the right […]
Should You Move to Independent Living Before You Need Assisted Living?
How do you know when the time is right to downsize to a retirement community? Many older adults think there’s no real reason to move into a retirement community unless they require extra support from assisted living. However, this line of thinking can cause seniors to miss out on the many benefits of independent living […]
4 Tips For Staying In Touch with Loved Ones in a Senior Living Community
If you have a loved one who has recently moved to a senior living community, you might be wondering about the best ways to keep in touch with them. Factors like distance and busy schedules can make it difficult for families to stay connected. Fortunately, there are simple and easy ways to keep in contact […]
Is a Retirement Community Right For You?
For many older adults, choosing a retirement community is a life-changing decision. While some seniors may want to remain at home for as long as possible, retirement living offers a level of care, community, and safety that makes retirement years enriching and enjoyable. Here are some questions to consider when deciding if a retirement community […]
Finding the Right Senior Rehab Care
If you’re researching senior rehab care for yourself or a loved one, you may have questions about your options. Typically, rehabilitation services can be provided through outpatient care, inpatient care, and at-home care, with many senior rehabilitation centers offering a combination of these services. With so many choices for rehab care, it’s important to what […]
4 Autumn Activities to Enjoy with Seniors
The fall season is nearly here, which means the leaves are changing and the weather is getting chillier. Enjoy the season with four fall activities that are perfect to enjoy with the older loved ones in your life. Create fall-themed crafts Crafting is a fun and easy way to pass the time on a chilly […]
Stress Less: How Senior Community Living Helps Seniors Manage Stress
Throughout life, we all experience certain amounts of stress. Whether we feel stress from the pressures of working, paying bills, maintaining a home, or raising children, daily stressors are a natural occurrence, even for older adults. However, for some seniors, stress and tension can become overwhelming. Undue stress can be the result of losing a […]
