Life at Bethesda

Exercise is just one way of improving quality of life for seniors. Here, a senior man and senior woman work with a trainer in an exercise class.

January 7, 2025 | Est. 6min.

7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

Between 1900 and 2000, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 30 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but…

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Life at Bethesda

April 24, 2017 | Est. 4min.

Occupational Therapy Brings Musical Magic Back to Life

Eugene Fluker had the blues. And he was starting to think he might never get them out of his…
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Health & Wellness

April 14, 2017 | Est. 4min.

The Benefits of Volunteering for Seniors

Why is volunteering important? One answer—it’s gratifying to use your talents to help others while asking nothing in return.…
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Life at Bethesda

March 20, 2017 | Est. 5min.

Celebrating Bethesda Social Workers

In honor of National Professional Social Work Month, Bethesda would like to recognize social workers and their dedication and…
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Independent Living

February 23, 2017 | Est. 3min.

Independent Retirement Living: Dr. Irene Schulze

After retiring from an extraordinary career that took her all over the world, Irene Schulze, Ph.D., was still in…
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Independent Living

February 9, 2017 | Est. 4min.

Bethesda Barclay House Sweethearts

Six decades after their first date, Austin and Barbara Montgomery are as happy as when they were newlyweds, celebrating…
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Independent Living

January 26, 2017 | Est. 3min.

Finding Home at Bethesda: Helen Herndon

Helen Herndon has worn many hats in her day: College graduate. Missionary. World traveler. Freelance writer. Devout Christian. Secretary.…
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Life at Bethesda

January 5, 2017 | Est. 5min.

Lifelong Friends Reunited at Bethesda

Dorothy Boenker, a resident of Bethesda Terrace in South St. Louis County for five years, is used to seeing…
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Independent Living

November 30, 2016 | Est. 4min.

Pet-Friendly Communities for Man’s Best Friend

For many people, pets are just like a member of the family. That’s why Bethesda’s senior living retirement communities…
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Life at Bethesda

November 14, 2016 | Est. 5min.

Celebrating Veterans Day with Veteran Residents

Veterans Day is a special day at Bethesda’s senior care communities where many of the brave men and women…
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Assisted Living

November 1, 2016 | Est. 1min.

Coffee & Conversation: Learn About Bethesda’s Newest Community

Come hear for yourself why everyone is talking about Bethesda Hawthorne Place, our newest assisted living and memory support…
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Life at Bethesda

October 3, 2016 | Est. 2min.

Grant Funds “Wall of Honor” for Bethesda Veterans

Thanks to a generous $5,000 grant from Omnicare, Inc., each of Bethesda’s independent retirement communities proudly boasts a “Wall…
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Life at Bethesda

September 29, 2016 | Est. 2min.

Construction Begins on New Oaks Villa Homes

Construction on the 18 new villa homes and new clubhouse at The Oaks has begun. The new villa homes…
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