Seniors who need a little extra help with the activities of daily living, like medication management, shopping, bathing, and dressing, may find that an assisted living community can help. These communities offer care tailored to your individual needs. But when it comes to selecting an assisted living community, do you know the right questions to […]
What Caregivers Should Know About Assisted Living
We all want the best for our loved ones. For many of us, “the best” means caring for our loved ones at home for as long as possible. However, sometimes giving the very best care may mean sharing or relinquishing care duties to others. If you are no longer able to give your loved one […]
3 Signs That It’s Time to Move to an Assisted Living Facility
Most of us will eventually need a little extra help to perform everyday tasks in our retirement years. When that time comes, an assisted living facility can offer numerous benefits. Whether you are on your own or looking out for a friend or relative, here are three signs that it may be time to ask […]
Budgeting for Assisted Living
Have you budgeted for the care you may need in your retirement years? Even as we age, we like to envision a retirement in which our bodies can still do all the same things we did when we were younger. But the truth is that many of us will need more help as we age […]
Why Demand for Independent Senior Housing Continues to Rise
World age demographics are changing rapidly, and the senior housing market has been hard pressed to keep up. Today, there are nearly 550 million people over the age of 60 worldwide. By 2050, this number will increase nearly fourfold to about 2 billion. What does that mean for the demand for independent senior housing? Should […]
Senior Living Benefits for Veterans
Are you or a loved one a military veteran? If yes, you could qualify for senior living benefits for your service. Veteran’s benefits are generally available to veterans and their spouses after age 65. Some types, such as a Veteran’s pension, may be used for care and housing. Veterans who are disabled may qualify for […]
Assisted Living Demystified
What does “assisted living” mean? Who is assisted living for? How do you pay for it? Our experts at Bethany Village deliver the answers. What it Means Assisted living refers to a retirement community where residents need a little extra help to complete the tasks of daily living. Many communities, like Bethany Village, offer a […]
Fact or Fiction? 3 Assisted Living Myths Debunked
Have you or a loved one suggested the option of moving into an assisted living facility? An assisted living facility is a community for seniors who need a little extra help to perform daily tasks like bathing, dressing, cooking, and managing their medications. These communities offer housing and support services, as well as on-call or […]
A Guide to Nursing Home Centers
There has never been a better time to grow older. Today we are living longer, have access to advanced medical care, and can choose from a wealth of retirement and residential options. The wide variety of retirement living options had led to an explosion in the use of these facilities. Nearly ten percent of older […]
How to Choose the Right Nursing Home
We have discussed the differences between assisted living facilities and nursing homes before. But now that you know it’s time to choose a nursing home, how will you decide which is the right one for your loved one? Here are some important considerations when it comes time to start your journey. Assess Your Loved One’s […]
