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6 Tips for Christian Meditation and Prayer in Retirement

6 Tips for Christian Meditation and Prayer in Retirement

Faith

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.

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What to Look for in an Airbnb as an Older Adult

What to Look for in an Airbnb as an Older Adult

Community Life & Activities

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.

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What’s the Difference Between Various Types of Dementia?

What’s the Difference Between Various Types of Dementia?

Memory Care

Dementia describes a large group of neurological conditions that all cause changes to the brain's functioning.

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How to Keep Hobbies Alive When Moving to Assisted Living

How to Keep Hobbies Alive When Moving to Assisted Living

Community Life & Activities

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.

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Reading the Bible in Chronological Order in Retirement: Tips and Benefits

Reading the Bible in Chronological Order in Retirement: Tips and Benefits

Faith

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.

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6 Ways Respite Care Can Reduce Anxiety for Caregivers and Older Adults

6 Ways Respite Care Can Reduce Anxiety for Caregivers and Older Adults

Assisted Living

When you're a caregiver for a loved one, you devote a lot of time, attention and love toward that person, so you probably don't get much alone time

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