It’s not easy seeing your parents age. As time marches forward, roles are reversed and often, a child becomes the caregiver for an aging parent. Sometimes all your mom or dad needs is a little helping hand around the house. Agencies like Hands at Home provide a variety of services to make life easier for […]
The Many Faces of Home Care
“Home care” is an umbrella term that covers different types and levels of care delivered in the home. In the United States, home care is a dynamic service industry that has been in place for well over a century. When Medicare was enacted in the mid 1960s, home care started to grow dramatically because it […]
Where to Find — And How to Pay For — Home Care
Following a hospital or rehabilitation center stay, some patients may need additional skilled medical care at home as well as assistance with activities like bathing, dressing and cooking. That’s where home care comes in. When Bethany Village resident Bill needed help to get back on his feet after three heart attacks and triple bypass surgery, […]
‘But What Am I Going to Do There?’
“But what am I going to do there?” If you are thinking about moving to a retirement community, this question is always on your mind. And if you are a family member or friend helping an older adult transition to retirement-community living, it’s a question you will hear time and time again. And it’s an […]
‘Alive Inside’ Documentary Parallels Bethany Village Music Therapy Experiences
An employee walks into a room of Bethany Village residents who have memory impairments. He raises his trumpet to his lips and plays a familiar tune. He stops and listens for response: “Don’t get around much anymore” everyone sings in perfect time. The trumpeter knows he has touched a place in their memories. “I have […]
Bethany Village Reminds Everyone To “Color Me Healthy!” During National Nutrition Month
Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) urges Americans to recognize the importance of making informed food and nutrition choices. National Nutrition Month reminds us about the basics of healthy eating. From my perspective as a dietitian at Bethany Village, I encourage you to add color to your meals. Colorful fruits and vegetables […]
Benefits of Walking for Seniors
Did you make a resolution to get fit this new year? Maybe you just want to add a little cardio into an already existing workout routine. Whatever the case, walking is a great option — especially for seniors! Places like Bethany Village offer safe and expansive walking trails for both exercise and pleasure. Bethany’s full […]
Bethany Village Celebrates Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day! On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, fighting ceased in Western Europe. This was the end of World War I. This is the first year the holiday has fallen on 11/11/11 as Armistice Day did not exist before 1919. The holiday become official in 1938 and in 1954, […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Week at Bethany Village
All this week, staff and residents of Bethany Village are engaging in a wide array of activities related to Alzheimer’s disease. The week is an effort to raise awareness about the disease and pay tribute to those affected. Residents are taking part in both fun and reflective activities. For example, caregivers and residents alike walked […]
An Eye for Apples
It’s that delicious time of year when we can enjoy all the colors, flavors, aromas and textures of the fall harvest. Among all the fruits and vegetables available right now, the apple is arguably the most universally popular – and versatile. And here’s a bonus: apples are filling, low in calories, a good source of […]
