Eating a well-balanced diet is an essential part of our overall health and wellness, especially as we get older. In addition to making smart food choices for meals, it’s important to eat wholesome, satisfying snacks throughout the day. Including a combination of fruits, veggies, and protein in your diet is a great way to stay […]
5 Clubs to Join in Retirement Living
Staying social is essential for one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being, at any stage of life. That’s why today’s retirement communities offer daily opportunities for residents to socialize, from events to dining to fun scheduled activities. One of the most popular ways for new residents to get involved after moving to a retirement community is […]
How to Make a New Space Feel like Home
Any move can be intimidating, but when it comes to moving into a retirement community, the added challenge of downsizing can make moving even more overwhelming. At Bethany Village, we want to help our residents make their new place feel like home as quickly as possible. Here are four tips that will help make […]
3 Ways to Ease the Transition to Independent Living
Moving from a long-time home to a new, easier-to-manage residence in an independent living community is a major transition for older adults. Like any big change or shift in life, relocating can be uncomfortable, even when you’re looking forward to all the amenities and benefits that come with independent living! Thankfully, there are many ways […]
What are the Best Pets for Older Adults?
Pets fill a very special role in our lives, providing companionship, joy, acceptance, and unconditional love. Interaction with animals can also offer significant mental, physical, and emotional health benefits for people of all ages, particularly older adults. Today, let’s take a look at the mutually beneficial relationship between pets and seniors. Pets and Health If […]
Dealing with the Emotional Side of Downsizing
There are countless benefits to moving to an Independent Living community, where retirees enjoy easier-to-manage living spaces and daily opportunities for fun with friends. However, the idea of the stress and effort involved in sorting through decades of memories and belongings can lead many older adults to delay the process of downsizing. There’s no need […]
What to Do with Sentimental Items when Moving to Independent Living
Moving and downsizing is made easier with these helpful tips for organizing and streamlining your belongings. […]
Less is More: The Upsides of Downsizing
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3 Easy Ways to Make New Friends in a Retirement Community
Moving to a retirement community? Follow these tips to settle in and make new friends in independent living. […]
Enjoy the Great Outdoors! 5 Reasons to Get Out in Nature Today
Spending time in nature can be especially beneficial as we get older. Here are 5 great reasons to enjoy nature in independent living. […]
