Retirement can free you from the bounds of a career, allowing you to spend your time doing many of the things you enjoy or simply resting and enjoying time with friends. But it doesn't free you from making decisions — big or small.For many seniors in later life, major decisions can be related to situations such as medical issues or needs, managing financial resources and choosing where to make a home. One decision many seniors might face is whether to downsize from their existing home into an in...

The staff at Bethesda Gardens assisted living community in Frisco, TX, is always ready to help a new resident move in. From choosing the right assisted living apartment to meeting new people and taking part in activities, we’re here to help with whatever you need.And something we’ve realized over the years is that many people worry about what to bring to their assisted living apartment. Yes, you’re probably downsizing from your existing home.

One of the many amenities we provide at the assisted living community of Bethesda Gardens in Frisco is designed to help our residents keep connected with friends, loved ones and the fast-evolving world of the internet. The free Wi-Fi internet our community supports is, however, difficult to enjoy fully if you're not comfortable with computers or smartphones. Even where income constraints, visual impairment or other physical conditions don't make the use of technology more difficult for them, mor...

Residents of the Bethesda Gardens community enjoy convenient access to everything Arlington has to offer, including world-class health care facilities. Arlington Memorial, Medical Center of Arlington and Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital are all nearby, giving local residents the peace of mind of knowing they can get the care they need for acute and chronic health conditions. If you have any health concerns, you'll be pleased to know that several recent medical discoveries could change the st...

When it comes to keeping you healthy, your kidneys do a lot more than you may realize. In addition to producing urine, the kidneys filter waste from the bloodstream, help maintain normal blood pressure, produce red blood cells, maintain normal pH balance in the body and manufacture the active form of vitamin D needed to keep your bones strong. Although kidney function starts to decline at middle age, there's plenty seniors can do to keep their kidneys in good health.Dietary AdjustmentsBefore mak...