Senior Living News

Tips for Getting Your Loved One With Dementia Outside More

Spending time outdoors can help a loved one feel calmer and happier. Sunshine helps the body produce vitamin D naturally, which supports the immune system, bones and muscles. Time outside also encourages physical activity and can improve sleep, both of which can support optimal cognitive functioning. Getting outdoors can be challenging due to safety risks and the behaviors of the person with dementia. The following tips can help you get more fresh air with your loved one.

How Much Water Should Older Adults Drink Daily?

Bethesda Gardens Loveland in Loveland, Colorado, has well-manicured grounds, a fitness center and a full calendar of activities to help residents get more enjoyment out of life. Whether you're taking a fitness class or heading to Boyd Lake State Park, it's important to stay hydrated. Here's what you need to know about water consumption for older adults.

Windowsill Herb Garden: A Guide

At Bethesda Gardens Loveland in Colorado, residents find enjoyment in all types of on-site activities and programs. You can also try new hobbies and activities in your assisted living or memory care apartment to keep yourself engaged. Growing a windowsill herb garden is one possibility for older adults who love to garden or enjoy trying new food options. Use this guide to growing herbs indoors to get started.

Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults

One of the best parts of retirement is the freedom you have to explore the world. Whether you’re traveling from Loveland to somewhere else in Colorado, heading off to visit family elsewhere in the United States or embarking on a worldwide voyage, keeping some basic safety tips in mind can help ensure you have a great experience. Keep reading this guide created by our team here at Bethesda Gardens Loveland senior living community to stay safe and healthy wherever you roam.

9 Questions to Ask When Considering a Memory Care Community

At Bethesda Gardens Loveland, we offer compassionate senior memory care with an emphasis on safety and quality of life. Deciding to move a loved one is a major life decision, even when you find a safe, stimulating environment.

UTIs and Seniors: A Quick Guide

At Bethesda Gardens in Loveland, Colorado, we offer regular health assessments, supervision by licensed nurses and other wellness services to help residents stay healthy. We also believe in educating seniors and their family members about important health topics. Use this quick guide to UTIs to learn more about infections of the urinary system.

Comparing Signs of Normal Aging With Symptoms of Dementia

A widespread belief among seniors and their families is that aging naturally causes life-altering mental decline. However, some older adults remain mentally sharp throughout their entire lives, and others only experience minor cognitive decline that never progresses into dementia.