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Lessons for Seniors From the Book of Jonah

One of the overarching messages from the Book of Jonah is compassion. Jonah was a prophet, and even though he had let God down in numerous ways, he was still forgiven because God showed him unlimited love and compassion. God also modeled forgiveness and mercy for Jonah in how God dealt with other people. Compassion is important when you're part of a family or even a community of people with different personality types and life experiences. That includes living a vibrant life among other residents at an assisted living community such as Bethesda Gardens in Phoenix, AZ. Check out these relevant lessons for seniors from the Book of Jonah that you can apply wherever you live.

New Hobbies for Your Assisted Living Lifestyle: Genealogy

Genealogy is essentially the study of family trees. On a personal level, genealogy is learning about your family and heritage and solving the mystery of where you came from. This study has become more popular as a hobby in recent years because the information is easier to access. What used to be something left to people of the royal line is now a common activity. 

Winter Gardening in Arizona

Gardening is a great outdoor activity that many people across the country love, but it's usually saved for the warmer months. But the climate in Arizona is warmer than in most areas even in the winter, enabling green-thumbs to grow plants year-round. Although many plants don't thrive in the cold, there are a myriad of resilient plants that can be grown any time of year.

4 Tips for Writing Your Memoirs

Did you ever have a journal growing up? Maybe one that you've kept since childhood or maybe you picked up the hobby as an adult? Whether you're familiar with journaling or want to start the habit of recording your life experiences, you may want to consider writing a memoir. Writing is a great way to promote retention and memory and can be a rewarding creative outlet for seniors. With age comes the opportunity for older adults to share their past memories or family legacy with their loved ones and reminisce in the recollection of life's most important moments. This activity can seem intimidating at first, so here are four tips to help you in starting your memoir this year.

Practicing Mindfulness as a Christian Senior

The practice of mindfulness is generally associated with Eastern religions and philosophies, such as Buddhism and Hinduism. However, the value of being present is actually found in almost all religions and belief systems, including Christianity.

Putting the Thanks in Your Assisted Living Community Thanksgiving Holiday

The Thanksgiving holiday and surrounding weeks and months can be a great time in any community. As the holidays approach, many people are friendlier and there are often plenty of activities to take part in. And while it’s lovely when people plan or do things for you, one of the best ways to imbue your assisted living community lifestyle with holiday spirit is to exude it yourself. Here are a number of ways you can put the thanks into Thanksgiving in your assisted living apartment and throughout the Bethesda Gardens community in Phoenix, AZ.

An Active Assisted Living Lifestyle Helps Trump Anxiety

According to The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders impact around 18% of the American adult population. That's roughly 1 in 5 adults, so if you're dealing with anxiety, you're not alone. In fact, there's a high likelihood that numerous other people within the assisted living community are also engaged in this battle.And even if you don't have a diagnosed—or diagnosable—anxiety disorder, it's completely natural to have situational anxiety or even seasons of anxiety.

What to Do With Your Home When You Opt for Assisted

Moving into an assisted living community is a big decision. At Bethesda Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona, our staff makes it a point to communicate often with family and new residents and ensure that individuals settle happily in their new home. But we also know that making the choice to migrate to assisted living means you have to deal with a lot of details. One of those details might be what to do with your existing home if you own it.

How Does Jesus Offer Hope For Older Adults?

For Christians, hope means hope in God through Jesus Christ. It's the belief we have that God is faithful and that He will complete whatever he has started. As Christians, we trust in His plan and have faith that God knows what is best for us. We wait with both hope and patience for God's purpose to be fulfilled.

7 Classic Comedies To Cheer Your Day

In Phoenix, Arizona, the daytime temperature often exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. If you're looking for a way to beat the heat and brighten up your day, check out one of these classic comedies. Have even more fun by inviting friends to your assisted living apartment and throwing a theme party. All you need is some popcorn, beverages and a comfortable place to sit.