Senior Living News

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.

Shower and Tub Safety for Older Adults: Tips and Best Practices

Approximately 80% of all home falls occur in the bathroom, making it the first place to look for potential hazards. Wet floors, slippery bathtubs and poor lighting are just a few of the things that can cause you to stumble or lose your balance. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself. To make your home safer, follow these shower and tub safety tips.

Memory-Boosting Foods: Nutrition to Support Your Noodle

Your memory is a time machine, taking you back to places you’ve been and projecting you forward to places you want to be based on your experiences. As the years pass, however, the equivalent of coding errors and mechanical failures sometimes jumble things up, making protecting your memory and maintaining its sharpness a priority for aging gracefully in Loveland, Colorado. Fortunately, nature provides when it comes to food that helps fine-tune your cognitive processes. Let’s look at some of the common memory-enhancing foods you can eat to keep your time machine functioning properly.

Digestive Health: How to Fuel Your Body Without Inflaming Your Stomach as a Senior

Savoring favorite foods is one of life's many joys, and sometimes, even smelling a comforting dish can calm an anxious spirit. At Bethesda Gardens Loveland in Loveland, Colorado, you have plenty of flexibility regarding dining opportunities, from daily specials to an “Always Available” menu.