Senior Living News

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.

8 Tips for Staying Active and Healthy as an Older Adult

Bethesda Gardens Thornton offers exercise programs and a fitness center to support an active lifestyle for residents, but there are many options to get your body moving. Regular physical activity can improve your sleep, keep your weight in check, improve health conditions and boost your mood. The following tips help seniors embrace an active lifestyle.

Signs of Elder Abuse and How to Prevent It

At Bethesda Gardens Thornton, we strive to help local families make informed decisions about senior living. Thornton, Colorado, is a suburb of Denver, so there are plenty of resources to help older adults maintain their health and independence.

9 Reasons a Memory Care Community May Be a Good Choice in Early Dementia Stages

Moving into a memory care community like Bethesda Gardens Thornton is a major decision. You might think it's only an option for seniors with advanced dementia, but moving during the early stages of the condition could have several benefits. Find out why you should consider memory care earlier in the progression.

Retirement Food Budgets: Tips for Cutting Down on Rising Costs

Fitting nutrient-dense foods into a tight retirement budget sometimes takes a little creativity, especially with pricing increases at the grocery store. Fortunately, little changes to the way you shop for food can lower your costs without sacrificing the quality and nutritional value of your meals. Try these tips for cost-effective food shopping.