Food: We celebrate with it. Bond with it. Mourn with it. Experiment with it. Impress with it. Reach out with it. Heal with it. Love with it. Who doesn’t long for the taste of dishes like mom’s meatloaf and grandma’s apple pie – with a big dollop of all the memories they evoke? Bethany Village resident […]
This February, Fight Heart Disease
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? February is all about love and other matters of the heart. What better time to fight heart disease? “Eighty percent of cardiac events in women may be prevented, if they make the right choices for their hearts, involving diet, exercise and abstinence […]
Once Upon a Time…
Everybody has a story. Just ask retired political science teacher and Bethany Village resident Jeremy Curtoys. With some editing help from his wife, Linda, also a retired teacher, Jeremy, 69, has devoted mornings over the last two years to writing his memoir, The Waters Always Parted (named from a snippet of dialog in the novel […]
Testimonials from Actual Bethany Residents
It's one thing to look at a pretty brochure or website to seek out information on continuing care retirement communities like Bethany Village. It's quite another to hear how actual residents describe their life in a retirement community. Recently, some residents were interviewed about life at Bethany. Remember – these are real residents and their […]
Making Your Move to Prevent Falls
For older adults, falling can lead to serious injury, disability and loss of independence. Last week we talked about fall-proofing your home. Now let’s look at another very important step you can take to lower the risk of falling: EXERCISE. Once you have made sure your home is safe, have talked to your doctor about […]
Fall-Proofing Your Home
Falls are the primary cause of accidents in people over the age of 65 and also the main cause of serious injuries and accidental deaths in older people. Two-thirds of those who fall will fall again within 6 months. Even older people who appear strong and healthy can fall. If an older person falls and […]
Life at Bethany Village
Bethany Village, a nationally accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community, has been providing quality senior living to the Dayton community for more than 60 years and was recently recognized as the retirement community of choice in the Dayton, Ohio area. Since 1946, Bethany has devoted itself to faithfully caring for the needs of older adults. Bethany Village […]
Choosing the Right Pet During Retirement
Are you retired and considering adopting a pet? Maybe you’re an adult child helping mom or dad pick a new furry friend? Pets can be a wonderful addition to a senior’s daily routine. Pets – especially older animals – can provide seniors with improved health, mood and activity. Studies show that having a cat or […]
Great Gifts for Seniors…Part 2
Recently, this blog featured some great gift ideas for seniors. As we enter holiday shopping crunchtime, Bethany Village is pleased to present a few more options for your gift list. While there are some consumer items that make great gifts for seniors, it seems the most popular gift for the holidays…is you. How do you give […]
Dealing with Grief During the Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of good cheer and wonderment. But if a person is grieving, the holiday season can seem more like a curse than blessing. “One of the best things you can do is to ask the person who is grieving how they would like to deal with it. And if they […]
