Lessons From the Book of Nehemiah for Seniors
Bethesda Senior Living Communities Blog
by Shawn Deane
3y ago
Seniors of faith probably know that every piece of God's Word is worthy of teaching and meditating on. The New Testament tells us this pretty explicitly. But you also probably have some favorite stories and passages you return to time after time — verses of comfort that speak to you. Whether the story told in the book of Nehemiah is one of those comfort passages or not, it has a lot to offer seniors — especially those who are making the move to or trying to live abundantly in an assisted living community. Check out these five lessons from Nehemiah for seniors and how they're relevant to your l ..read more
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How Does a Faith-Based Assisted Living Community Support a Vibrant Lifestyle?
Bethesda Senior Living Communities Blog
by Shawn Deane
3y ago
At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we talk a lot about the vibrant lifestyle our residents can enjoy. But what does a vibrant lifestyle mean, exactly, and how do our faith-based communities support it? Find out more below to understand what it could mean for you. What Is a Vibrant Lifestyle? The dictionary defines vibrant as an adjective that describes something full of life or energy. Alternatively, it can mean something that is visually bright or striking, being vivid in nature. A child's colorful drawing may be vibrant. It's full of different hues and might have a certain energy that ma ..read more
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Packing for Your Assisted Living Community: Helpful Dos & Don’ts
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by Shawn Deane
3y ago
Moving into a new home is a big deal that can come with a lot of questions. What items will fit where in the new place, and what items should you leave behind or give away? At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we know that these questions certainly arise for many of our residents as they make the move into their assisted living apartments. And while you’re dealing with the excitement and nervousness of shifting to a new community and lifestyle, you don’t want to have to stress over details such as what you should or shouldn’t bring with you. To help make the move to your new faith-based assi ..read more
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Bible Verses That Remind You to Live a Vibrant Life
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by Shawn Deane
4y ago
At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, one of our goals is to ensure that every resident in our communities has what they need to enjoy life. Moving into an assisted living community isn't about winding down and stopping. It's about finding a new path for an active, vibrant lifestyle that includes what you want it to. Whether that's games, time with friends, enjoyable meals, walks outdoors, learning new hobbies or quiet time with God, we've got you covered. In fact, we've got you covered if you want all that and more. Our faith-based communities are centered on serving the needs of every resid ..read more
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How Does Bethesda Senior Living Communities Live Out Biblical Values?
Bethesda Senior Living Communities Blog
by Shawn Deane
4y ago
The term Biblical values covers a lot of scope, and often that scope ranges according to doctrine and belief. But there are some values that most Christians can agree on, and at Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we try to live out those values in meaningful, organic ways. And that's true for each of our faith-based assisted living communities. Here are just some ways you can see Biblical values being demonstrated in our assisted living communities. 1. Faith, Hope and Love 1 Corinthians 13 says, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." It's a memo ..read more
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7 Benefits of Assisted Living With Bethesda Senior Living Communities
Bethesda Senior Living Communities Blog
by Shawn Deane
4y ago
According to the National Center for Assisted Living, there are more than 28,000 assisted living communities in the United States employing close to half a million people. If you're considering such a community for yourself or as the new home for an older loved one, you're certainly not alone. But we know that it's natural for families to worry about whether they're making the right choices. Is an assisted living community the right place for the next chapter in someone's life? Check out some of the many benefits of assisted living with any of the Bethesda Senior Living Communities below. Then ..read more
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9 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Assisted Living Community
Bethesda Senior Living Communities Blog
by Shawn Deane
4y ago
Choosing an assisted living community is a big decision — it's as big a move as the one you took into your current home. No matter when you bought or first started renting your current home, chances are you asked a lot of questions and had a list of requirements that needed to be checked off before you could consider calling a place home. At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we know this is true when older adults look for new communities to call home. But we also know that the search for an assisted living community can seem daunting. You might be dealing with emotional ties to an existing h ..read more
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Bible Verses Seniors Can Turn to When Making Big Life Decisions
Bethesda Senior Living Communities Blog
by Shawn Deane
4y ago
Retirement comes with a lot of potential perks. One of them is that you can take a break from making many decisions. From what to wear to the office to deciding whether you should talk to someone at work about an issue, you're off the hook from many of these types of details. But that doesn't mean seniors don't have any decisions to make, and many times, they can loom large. One decision you might face, for example, is whether you should remain in your own house or move into an assisted living community. We're obviously a bit biased, but we also know that there are pros and cons to any decisio ..read more
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9 Faith-Based Books and Movies to Enjoy in Your Senior Living Apartment
Bethesda Senior Living Communities Blog
by Shawn Deane
4y ago
For seniors of faith, inspirational books and movies can do more than entertain for several hours. They can be heartwarming supports for your own faith journey, spark interesting spiritual conversations with others and even help you grow in your own faith. But it's easy to overlook many of these books and movies, and you might have passed them up over the years. Perhaps you didn't have time to read or watch a lot of things on television. Perhaps the blockbusters and bestsellers of the day took the spotlight away from some of these options. Or perhaps you normally ended up watching what your ch ..read more
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Verses of Comfort for Seniors Embarking on Assisted Living
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by Shawn Deane
4y ago
Bethesda Senior Living Communities aim to make the transition into assisted living as smooth as possible, but we also understand this change can be challenging for some. The experienced, compassionate staff members at all our communities are available to offer support and comfort during this time. Seniors of faith can also find considerable comfort in Scripture to guide them as they enter this new phase of life. Jesus holds our hearts through challenging times, and moving into an assisted living community is no different. Here are five verses of comfort to keep you in good spirits. Isaiah 54:1 ..read more
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