Senior Living News

Is Your Loved One Just Forgetful or Is It Dementia?

If you've noticed a senior friend or family member struggling with their memory, it's natural to wonder whether you're seeing the signs of dementia or normal aging. Forgetting important dates, misplacing belongings and missing bill payments don't necessarily mean a person has dementia. Still, they could be signs of an underlying condition if they happen frequently or alongside other symptoms. Below, we'll explain how to tell the difference between age-related forgetfulness and dementia.

How Important Is Nutrition to Aging Healthy?

Many people think of nutrition only in terms of negatives. They focus on avoiding certain foods or cutting back on quantities. In fact, nutrition covers both sides of the food equation — including what you should eat. The right amount and type of food can significantly affect your well-being, whether you’re a newborn, adolescent or senior adult.

A Checklist Guide for Helping Your Loved One Move to a Memory Care Community

You've made the difficult decision to move your loved one to memory care. The move offers your loved one the support and care they need, but you still have the moving process to get through before those services begin. Having a checklist to walk you through it will ensure you think of the important steps and serve as your guide to make the transition easier for everyone.

6 Exercises to Do in Small Spaces

The benefits of exercise for seniors can't be overstated. No matter your age or physical condition, you can improve your health and mobility by adopting a suitable exercise regimen. These activities increase your muscle strength, improve balance, increase self-confidence and help you stay active here at Bethesda Gardens Thornton Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Sleep and Dementia: Common Struggles and Tips for Helping Someone You Love

At Bethesda Gardens Thornton Assisted Living and Memory Care, we create a therapeutic environment through a holistic approach to wellness. Our research-based dementia programming, BLOOM, focuses on five areas of wellness: emotional, spiritual, mental, social and physical health. Particularly for seniors living with memory loss, restorative sleep is a key component of these facets of wellness.

What Is the Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory Care Level of Service?

At Bethesda Gardens Thornton senior living community in Thornton, CO, we offer two levels of care: assisted living and memory care. During visits, people often ask questions about which type of care is right for them or their loved ones. To help answer that question, we put together this guide to the differences between assisted living care and memory care.

Bird-Watching and Dementia: Potential Benefits

Bird-watching has many benefits for people of all ages. These include feelings of joy and fulfillment and an opportunity for social engagement. Nature exerts a calming presence that can improve a person's mindset and attentiveness and reduce stress. It helps to bring peace and serenity to seniors, including those living with dementia, their caregivers and their families. Scientific evidence supports the benefits of nature encounters, and sitting quietly on a bench in a natural setting can reduce blood pressure and heart rate and prevent the release of stress hormones.