If you're a senior of long-standing faith, you are likely very familiar with at least part of the first chapter of Luke's gospel. The good doctor begins his story before the birth of Christ and the celebration of the shepherds and the heavens. He begins even before Mary is visited by the angel.He begins with an older couple who have lived long enough to believe that they will never have the blessing of a child.The first passages of the Gospel of Luke are heavy with meaning for people of all ages...

July 28 is National Milk Chocolate Day. July is also home to other chocolate-related days, including National Chocolate Wafer Day (July 3), National Chocolate with Almonds Day (July 8) and National Hot Fudge Sundae Day (July 25).According to the National Day calendar website, chocolate gets celebrated a lot — an average of three times every month. They aren’t official holidays.

Even though Fort Worth, Texas, has plenty of warm weather throughout the year, summer days and evenings have a certain quality that encourages people to get out and experience the outdoors. Residents at Bethesda Gardens assisted living community are no exception, and you'll often find them basking in the warm sunlight and enjoying the sounds of nature.Reap Rewards by Spending Time OutsideScientists have been promoting the benefits of outdoor time for years, and they've carried out over 143 studi...

Losing a beloved pet to illness, injury or old age can be an emotionally traumatic experience. Whether your cherished companion was a dog, cat, bird, fish or guinea pig, the special bond you shared was deep and irreplaceable.For some people, the grief and sorrow associated with losing a pet can be equally as intense as the emotions experienced when a human loved one dies. Even if the death was expected, the loss of the pet's daily presence can leave a huge hole in the heart that feels irreparabl...

The last week in April is National Every Kid Healthy Week. During the week, schools across the nation make an effort to aim a spotlight on health. Teachers and others might talk about concepts such as nutrition, exercise and medicine to help kids of all ages understand the relationship between all these concepts and overall good health.You might wonder what seniors living in an assisted living community have to do with keeping children and other young people healthy.