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Independent Living Game Night: 7 Options to Bring to the Board Game Table

Independent Living

Board game night is a fun excuse to gather with loved ones and engage in some healthy competition. In addition to being a fun way to socialize, board games are also good for your health. Studies indicate that regular board game play can decrease your chances of developing dementia. The same study also notes that playing board games could increase cognitive function and may reduce your risk of developing depression.

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5 Tips for Talking About Dying With Your Loved Ones

Health & Wellness

For many people, death and dying are taboo subjects. They aren't discussed openly around the dinner table, and when someone is in a position of dying, it can be isolating because of the perceived taboo. Whether you're considering hospice for yourself or a loved one or just planning ahead for the future, though, being able to talk about dying with your loved ones can be important.

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How an Assisted Living Community Can Help You Develop Your Walk With God

Faith

Moving into an assisted living community can be a difficult time. Leaving your home of many years can cause sadness or worry. However, the move to an assisted living community can also help you develop your walk with God. Assisted living communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella are faith-based, with many offering on-site chapels and spiritual care. Embracing those amenities and exploring other opportunities can help you strengthen your walk with God.

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5 Tips for Listening for the Will of God Before You Make Major Life Changes as a Senior

Faith

As you get older, there may be times when you have to make major life decisions fairly quickly. At the same time, you don't want to make a decision you'll regret or that may not be right for you and your life.

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Staying Safe as a Senior Driver

Independent Living

As a senior now living in an independent living community, one of the things you may enjoy about your new home is having the freedom to come and go as you wish. If you still drive, you're able to enjoy adventures and outings the same way you did before moving from your previous home, only now you don't have to deal with many of the chores and responsibilities of maintaining that home.

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7 Lessons From Proverbs to Help Shape a Senior’s New Year

Faith

Proverbs from the Bible are a good place to turn when you're setting yourself up for a positive new year. In your elder years, it's always helpful to remind yourself of God's love and grace, and reviewing Proverbs can help. If you're starting to get interested in praying more often or building a relationship with God after moving into one of the assisted living communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella, Proverbs might get you on the right path for having conversations with the Lord.

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