Senior Living News

The 411 on Sugar for Seniors: How Much Is Too Much and Safe Swaps

At Bethesda Gardens Thornton, we believe maintaining a healthy diet is one of the cornerstones of senior wellness. As you age, your nutritional needs and metabolism change, making it increasingly important to be mindful of what you eat, especially when it comes to sugar consumption. This guide helps you understand how sugar affects your health as a senior, how much is considered safe and practical alternatives to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health.

What Is Lewy Body Dementia?

When a loved one begins to show signs of cognitive decline and memory loss, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and confused. While Alzheimer’s disease is widely recognized, it’s just one of many forms of dementia. Lewy body dementia is a disorder that affects an individual’s movement, behavior, thinking and mood. At Bethesda Gardens Thornton, we understand the impact memory loss has on seniors and families, and we’re here to provide information and guidance every step of the way.

Biblical Encouragement for Caregivers: Finding Strength and Peace in the Bible

Caregiving can be a labor of love. However, loving someone doesn't mean you don't experience the physical and emotional demands of caregiving, particularly as conditions such as dementia progress. Family caregivers may feel overwhelmed, but they don't have to make this journey alone.

How to Say Goodbye to a Longtime Home: Tips for Downsizing in Retirement

While saying goodbye to a longtime home is often a practical decision that preserves many seniors’ quality of life, it’s also an emotionally charged one. This new chapter is filled with opportunities to simplify your daily life and routines, focus on quality time with friends and family and make room for items that enhance your comfort. At Bethesda Gardens Thornton, we offer vibrant assisted living where residents thrive with a worry-free lifestyle.

Involving Your Loved One With Dementia in a Continued Faith Walk

Your loved one may not remember all the scripture they've memorized over the years, but dementia isn't the end of their faith walk. Encouraging them to continue growing closer to God can help them navigate a dementia diagnosis. Adaptations to how your family member worships and intentional efforts from you can help them stay close to God as their condition progresses.

Low-Maintenance Plants That Can Thrive in Your Assisted Living Apartment

Inserting a little greenery into your assisted living apartment can do wonders for your mood and health. Research suggests that indoor plants lower stress and blood pressure while improving your sense of well-being.

7 Ways to Teach Your Tongue to Love Good-for-You Foods

Have you ever wished you craved kale instead of a candy bar or looked forward to a bowl of quinoa the way you do a plate of pasta? Like many people, you may assume your food preferences stay fixed throughout your life, but your taste buds can adapt. In fact, the human tongue contains thousands of taste receptors that continuously change, and every 2 weeks, your body replaces taste buds, so you have ample opportunity to retrain your palate.