Living in an assisted living community under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella offers you the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with fellow residents. That fellowship is particularly important when someone within the community faces a challenging situation, whether it's the loss of a loved one, a new medical diagnosis or another situation. It's not always easy to know what to say to comfort a person who's struggling, but the following ideas will give you a place to start.
If a move to assisted living is in your near future, you're likely considering all of your options and looking at the different types of communities available. Faith-based assisted living communities offer a unique setting for your retirement years. They offer the same variety of amenities and high-quality care as other options, but they provide a welcoming environment with caregivers who are ready to serve. Find out what makes faith-based communities different to determine if one is the right path for you.
Physical distance and busy schedules can both play a role in keeping seniors apart from their family and church. Thankfully, in this age of technology, there are many clever and convenient ways for you to stay connected with loved ones.
Senior care communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella are committed to offering excellent personalized support. Whether you or a loved one is seeking the worry-free lifestyle independent living provides or you’re researching memory care solutions that focus on quality of life, our compassionate caregivers are here for you.
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.
