Getting older is inevitable but getting less healthy at the same time doesn't have to be. There's a general misconception that once people reach a certain age, they start losing their mental faculties, becoming less active and generally less healthy.But that's simply not true anymore, especially since better health care options are more widely available and more information is known about nutrition.Find out about these four senior health myths and exactly what makes them lore instead...

We are blessed to have many veterans among our residents here at Bethesda Gardens Frisco. As Americans prepare to honor the lives of the amazing men and women who have fallen in service to our country, we ask our residents and their loved ones to join us in prayer for the families, friends and comrades they left behind.The Bible promises we are never alone, even in our attempts to pray. When we struggle to find the words to convey our hearts, the Spirit steps in and carries our burdens for us:In...

The act of serving others is the heart of Bethesda Gardens' mission. It gives us the chance to follow in our Lord's footsteps and share with others the love that God first showed us.Believers who worry they aren't able to serve adequately due to age or health can find encouragement in 1 Peter 4:10-11, which assures us that God gives us the strength and abilities we need to help others.Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God&...

As a senior, should you use credit cards or other forms of debt? The answer to that question is very personal and is something you'll need to consider carefully, perhaps along with any family you trust or supporting professionals. Responsible use of credit may be something that can help you manage your finances and live life to the fullest, but there are some things seniors at Bethesda Gardens Frisco assisted living community should know before they take out a loan or swipe a card.Credit Doe...

With romantic love setting the scene in February and for Valentine's Day, other types of love often don't get the encouragement and attention they deserve. For seniors in an assisted living community, understanding platonic eros can be important because relying on old friends and making new ones may be integral to your contentment and life during your chapter in a senior community.Psychology Today notes that we "cleave to our friends for a sense of completeness, affirmation, belongi...