One of the biggest benefits of residing in an assisted living community is that you know someone will come if you call for help. If you scratch yourself deep enough to draw a concerning amount of blood while going about normal household tasks or engaging in your favorite hobby, you can have a trained staff member take a look almost immediately. That offers a great deal of peace of mind for seniors who never know if a cut or abrasion is something to treat at home or seek emergency assistance for....

As human beings, we're not made to go it 100% alone. The Bible is fairly clear that God created people to support and fellowship with each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."But for seniors who have moved into an assisted living community, it might seem difficult at first to find a tribe and make new friends.

"But love your enemies, do good to them and lend to them without expecting anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked." Luke 6:35Giving back to those less fortunate is an excellent way for seniors to feel needed and to reap multiple health benefits. Volunteering may help reduce depression, increase longevity, lower blood pressure and encourage seniors to build close bonds with others with similar inter...

For many pastors, life revolves around the church. Though you may only see your pastor once or twice a week during worship, pastoral duties often extend far beyond the preparation and delivery of sermons. Your pastor may spend hours praying for churchgoers and their loved ones each day, and lead Bible studies, conduct weddings and provide individual or marital counseling throughout the rest of the week.

When President Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation designating August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day in 1988, he did so in the hopes that it would encourage our nation's communities to give older citizens the love, respect and support they need to live life to the fullest.At Bethesda Gardens, we've made it our mission to do exactly that every day, but in order to help our residents make this holiday special we've, created a list of four ways to celebrate this year.1. Volunteeri...