You want the best for your loved one, and that sometimes means talking about difficult topics like living arrangements. Aging in place comes with potential risks and challenges, which is why you might begin looking into assisted living options for an older family member. Explore ways to bring up the topic of moving to assisted living to make it a positive conversation.
The timeless hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" dates back to the 1700s. The third stanza addresses the human tendency to wander from God, saying, "Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love."
Around 1 in 8 older adults faces mental health challenges. Fortunately, treatment can help seniors dealing with mental health issues lead happier, healthier lives. The key is to know when to seek help for your mental health. To help you determine whether it’s time to reach out, we worked with the caring teams at the senior living communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella to create this list of signs you or a loved one might benefit from help.
Serving others within your city or community is an important calling. The Bible calls all of God's people to love and show kindness toward each other, and that includes older adults.
From independent living to memory care, we encourage the residents at all of the communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella to live an active, vibrant life. But we also encourage each person to seek the rest and renewal they need for personal health, including spiritual health.
Are you considering a big decision in life, such as moving to independent living or taking a big retirement trip? If you're an older adult of faith who is seeking God's guidance for such decisions, you might have considered fasting and praying. The Daniel Fast is a popular option for individuals seeking God's will or going through a season to enhance their faith walk.
Christian meditation is the act of purposely reading and absorbing the Scriptures. As God's Word, the Bible offers a direct link to the Lord's thoughts. When combined with prayer, which is your thoughts expressed to the Lord, meditation offers seniors of faith a personal and powerful form of communication with God.
Whether you're planning a bucket-list adventure, a visit to see friends or a quick trip to check out a potential independent or assisted living community in a city a few hours away, you might need overnight accommodations. Airbnb stays offer a lot of benefits you don't get in a hotel, but if you've never stayed in an Airbnb before, the process of researching and booking lodging can be daunting.
At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, one of our missions is to support all our residents in living the most active, enjoyable and vibrant life possible. Some older adults worry about missing out on favorite parts of life after moving into an assisted living community, and that might include fears that favorite hobbies will fall by the wayside. You can keep hobbies alive and active after moving into assisted living by following some common-sense approaches and being flexible.
For seniors of faith, retirement can be a great time to explore God's story and get a fresh perspective on personal theology. Older adults who enjoy devotional time daily or those who want to cultivate a habit of Bible reading might want to consider a chronological Bible reading plan.
