Have you ever heard of the “holiday blues”? If you find yourself more depressed this time of year when everyone else seems to be merry and bright – you aren’t alone. During the holiday season – loosely defined as the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day – many medical professionals see an uptick in […]
4 Winter Activities Enjoyed in Senior Communities
Winter can often signal a limitation in one’s everyday activities, especially if you live alone or in a remote area. One of the great benefits of living in a senior community is that winter doesn’t have to signal the onset of cabin fever! Here are four popular activities enjoyed by older adults in senior communities […]
How to Prevent Slips and Falls this Winter
As the weather begins to dip below freezing, one of the greatest – and most overlooked – threats to senior mobility increases. The accumulation of ice and snow during winter poses a real danger to seniors who may already suffer from mobility issues, and our bones also become more brittle as we age. This means […]
3 Ways Independent Living is Changing to Better Serve Seniors
Independent living communities offer older adults the chance to maintain their independence in a safe, fun social setting with others their age. As demand grows for independent living communities, more intense competition has driven these organizations to invest in even better care and service for older adults. Here are three ways that these communities are […]
How Community Retirement Living is Helping Seniors Prolong their Lives
We all want to live longer, more enjoyable lives. But many of us are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there about how to live longer and better – much of it contradictory. It turns out that there are a few things that older adults who live longer have in common: they exercise […]
The Top 3 Things Older Adults Look for in a Retirement Community
When seeking out a retirement community, there are three common things that many older adults look for. While pricing and proximity to loved ones are always a consideration, the relative importance of these factors will vary depending on one’s needs. However, there are three concerns shared by nearly every person of retirement age who is […]
Chaplain’s Corner – Saint Nick, a.k.a. Santa
Saint Nicholas also known as Santa Claus, was a real person. He lived in the Fourth Century in the area we now call Turkey. There is no evidence to show that he wore a red suit or that he had a long white beard, but he did wear the bishop’s garb of his day because […]
Holiday Recipes from the 1940’s
At Bethany Village, many of our residents grew up during the 1920’s-1950’s. These were times of unprecedented change in our country and around the world. One of the things that gave everyone comfort then, as now, is a focus on holiday togetherness and traditions. This year we celebrate these traditions by sharing some holiday recipes […]
What’s the Difference Between a Non-Profit And For-Profit Retirement Community?
As you begin your search for retirement living options, you may discover that there are both for-profit and nonprofit retirement communities, nursing home centers, and assisted living facilities to choose from. When analyzing your choices, be sure to keep the following in mind: For Profit vs. Non-Profit Over 80% of retirement communities are for-profit, and […]
4 Ways Senior Living Communities Help Improve Memory
Are you considering retirement village living? It turns out that living in a retirement village isn’t only great for your social life, but can also help improve your memory. As we age, we all experience memory changes. Research shows that our ability to focus and pay attention is reduced over time, and it’s not as […]
