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Seniors of faith probably know that every piece of God's Word is worthy of teaching and meditating on. The New Testament tells us this pretty explicitly. But you also probably have some favorite stories and passages you return to time after time — verses of comfort that speak to you.Whether the story told in the book of Nehemiah is one of those comfort passages or not, it has a lot to offer seniors — especially those who are making the move to or trying to live abundantly in an a...

At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we talk a lot about the vibrant lifestyle our residents can enjoy. But what does a vibrant lifestyle mean, exactly, and how do our faith-based communities support it? Find out more below to understand what it could mean for you.What Is a Vibrant Lifestyle?The dictionary defines vibrant as an adjective that describes something full of life or energy.

Moving into a new home is a big deal that can come with a lot of questions. What items will fit where in the new place, and what items should you leave behind or give away?At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we know that these questions certainly arise for many of our residents as they make the move into their assisted living apartments. And while you’re dealing with the excitement and nervousness of shifting to a new community and lifestyle, you don’t want to have to stress over ...

According to the National Center for Assisted Living, there are more than 28,000 assisted living communities in the United States employing close to half a million people. If you're considering such a community for yourself or as the new home for an older loved one, you're certainly not alone. But we know that it's natural for families to worry about whether they're making the right choices.

Choosing an assisted living community is a big decision — it's as big a move as the one you took into your current home. No matter when you bought or first started renting your current home, chances are you asked a lot of questions and had a list of requirements that needed to be checked off before you could consider calling a place home. At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we know this is true when older adults look for new communities to call home.But we also know that the search for an ass...