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What Can Seniors Learn From the Parable of The Prodigal Son?

Most believers have probably heard the parable of the Prodigal Son several times, but sometimes the most repeated things in life are some of the most important. With so much to dissect from this passage in Luke 15, the themes from this chapter are always relevant and serve as a poignant reminder of the joy of God's gift of salvation. Click here to refresh yourself on the parable, starting on verse 11.

Vaccines Other Than COVID-19 That Seniors Might Need

One of the best ways to keep yourself healthy — besides eating well and getting exercise — is to ensure you're up to date on your vaccinations. COVID-19 has shown us how vital a vaccine can be in preventing illness. Immunizations can protect you and those around you from certain diseases so you can continue enjoying life at its fullest.

Should You Kondo Your Assisted Living Apartment or Home?

If you’re into interior design or self-help, you’ve probably heard of the KonMari method or seen Marie Kondo promoting her book. Or you may have just come across her bright personality while perusing the internet. Either way, you’re probably wondering what the fuss is about.

6 Superfoods That Can Help Improve Your Health

Bethesda Gardens assisted living community in Arlington, TX, offers its residents the food options necessary to nourish the body properly and maintain healthy habits. However it's possible that you want to improve your current diet by exploring different foods and recipes that you can make right in your assisted living apartment—or in a home outside of assisted living if you haven't decided to move into a community yet.

Adding Color to Your Assisted Living Community Lifestyle

Color is definitely a gift from God. It can add a vibrant, emotional quality to almost anything and create joy wherever it’s found. Adding color to your lifestyle, whether through interior design or wardrobe choices, can help you and your neighbors experience that joy every day.

Recapturing Interests From Youth In Your Assisted Living Apartment

Apartment maintenance, housekeeping, laundry services, professionally landscaped grounds and chef-prepared meals — these are just some of the many amenities available at Bethesda Gardens in Arlington, TX.They're also some of the things that support one of the big benefits of choosing to make a home in an assisted living community: You free a lot of your time from basic day-to-day tasks such as housekeeping. And that lets you spend time doing more of the things you enjoy or attending to your own health and wellness.

What Are Assisted Living Community Amenities?

Amenities are the extra services and support that are offered in an assisted living community that help create an enjoyable, vibrant lifestyle. Usually, they’re a wide range of optional services, activities and opportunities you can take advantage of to optimize positive aspects of each day within a community. Learn more about the assisted living community amenities offered at Bethesda Gardens in Arlington, TX, below.

5 Financial Tips for Seniors in Assisted Living Communities

One of the benefits of moving into an assisted living community is that it can simplify personal finances. One monthly fee may cover your housing as well as a wide range of amenities such as housekeeping and meals. In some cases, transportation is provided for medical appointments and shopping trips, and you have access to plenty of activities, including Bible studies, worship times, crafting, social hours and movie nights without ever leaving your community or having to count the costs.That's g...

7 Bible Passages to Turn to in Your Assisted Living Apartment

hour staff are nearby and the easing of burdens that comes when you no longer have to care for and maintain your home.But we also know that assisted living lives are not small lives. Within their apartments and throughout the community, seniors can still live vibrant, active lives that encompass the entire human condition. And that means experiencing all of the normal human emotions.As a faith-based organization, we also believe that the Bible is there for us during all those times.

6 Fun Ways to Make Some Extra Cash Online

Almost everyone needs a little extra cash from time to time. The good news is that the internet has made it possible to earn money without ever stepping outside your apartment. Using a variety of online tools, you can earn a few extra bucks or even a few thousand dollars per month. Here are some fun ways to earn extra cash online that don't require a full-time commitment.