Senior Living News

7 Tips for Staying Safe in Your Home or Assisted Living Apartment

Whether you age in place in your home or live in an assisted living apartment at Bethesda Gardens Monument, creating a safe environment helps you feel comfortable in your own home. Many safety hazards can be found inside your home, from rugs that cause a fall to slippery bathroom surfaces. Protecting yourself against external threats, such as burglaries, is also important, especially if you live in a home alone. Use these tips to help you stay safer as a senior no matter where you live.

Adding Taste to Food Without Salt: A Guide for Seniors

As you get older, your sense of taste might change, making you want more salt or sugar to make food taste better, but excess of it can be bad for your health.

10 Causes of Fatigue for Seniors and Tips for Dealing With Them

Many older adults experience fatigue, and there are many reasons it occurs. Read on to learn some of the most common reasons for fatigue in seniors.

The Truth About Sugar for Seniors and How to Reduce It in Your Diet

When eaten in excess, sugar can lead to several serious health issues, making it harder for seniors to live comfortably in old age.

Who Needs an Estate Plan, and How Do You Start Making One?

Here's what you should know about an estate plan and what you can do to get started with yours before or during your stay at Bethesda Gardens Monument.

6 Microwave Dip Recipes for Hospitality in Small Spaces

Irrespective of what the occasion is, there should be a microwave-friendly recipe on this list to suit everyone's tastes.

A Glimpse Into the Epistles: Paul's Letters to the Thessalonians

Here's a glimpse at what Paul says in these letters and why I Thessalonians and II Thessalonians are so important for Christians.

How to Socialize as an Older Adult

Socializing can seem more difficult as you get older, but it's important to stay connected to other people as you age. Here are some socialization tips

7 Restaurants to Try in Monument

Read on for our top picks of local restaurants to visit the next time you have a meal out, including ones with convenient take-out options.

A Guide to Managing Inflation

Higher than usual inflation can hit older adults on a fixed income more than most. Learning how to handle this is important to make retirement savings last.