Today’s seniors are living longer than ever – and doing so independently. But how? It turns out that good planning and health maintenance are key. Planning for your future – the earlier the better – can help you live independently well into your 80’s. The sooner you make your plans for where and how you […]
Tips for Visiting Loved Ones at a Senior Care Facility
As the holidays near, many of us will be visiting loved ones at a senior care facility. If you don’t visit often, or if you are bringing grandchildren or great-grandchildren along, it may be difficult to keep the conversation going and ensure that everyone has a good time. To make everyone’s experience more enjoyable, here […]
3 Ways Independent Senior Living Communities are Improving Senior Care
Independent retirement communities are booming. With more demand for safe, comfortable housing for seniors, these residences have invested heavily in providing amenities, activities, and accommodations that rival those of any planned community. But each of these residences also takes senior health and safety into account. How are these communities helping to improve the overall quality […]
5 Health Benefits of Senior Community Living
Living in a senior community today doesn’t just benefit your social life – it also benefits your health. Here are six ways that senior community living can help improve the way you live: Better nutritional options. We all occasionally get into a rut when it comes to our meal choices. But eating the same meals […]
How to Have Difficult Health Conversations with Loved Ones
It can be difficult to have conversations about our health at any age. As we grow older and begin to explore retirement living options, we may lose the ability to do things that we used to do, causing us to feel confused, angry, or embarrassed. If you are in the position where you need to […]
Tips from Bethany Village Exercise Physiologist: Achy Joints? Try moving!
All across the world, a good percentage of people wake up in the morning mumbling and grumbling about their backs being stiff, necks being stiff, shoulders being stiff, and so on. If you are an older adult who experiences achy joints, you are one among many. Sometimes the stiffness can stem from tight muscles around […]
Chaplain’s Corner: We Are Thankful Sinners and Saints
The celebrations of Reformation Day on the last day of October and All Saints’ Day on the first day of November remind us Christians that we are both sinners and saints in God’s kingdom. The church was in need of reformation in the 16th century because the church was filled with sinners back then, that […]
More than Bingo: Activities at Senior Care Communities
If you’ve started talking to your parents about living in a senior care community, one of the things you’ve probably heard them say is, “What would I do there? It would be boring!” But senior centers and retirement communities have changed a lot in the last decade. Increasing demand for senior care communities has also […]
Retirement Communities and the Benefit of Pet Therapy
More and more retirement communities today are recognizing the benefits of pet therapy. Here are some things to consider if you’re interested in retiring with your furry friend: Benefits of Pet Ownership Anyone who has ever had a beloved pet knows the benefits of living with an animal companion. It turns out that science backs […]
What You Need to Know About Living Independently in Retirement
Are you over 60 and fiercely independent? You’re not alone! Seniors are living longer, healthier lives, and that means many more of them are able to live independently in their retirement years. But what does living independently today really mean? Are there options available if you need a little help? Can retirement communities really accommodate […]
