Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 Loneliness is the sensation that we have lost connection with others. We can experience it when we are by ourselves and when we are in a group.

Learning new skills and studying a new hobby or interest helps keep the mind active and potentially keep Alzheimer's and other memory issues at bay. Whether you want to learn how to speak a new language or learn how to code a website, you're never too old. Consider some of the reasons it's possible to learn new skills when you're older, right from the comfort of your assisted living apartment.You Understand What You WantWhen you're very young, it's often difficult to figu...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, staying socially active throughout your life can have significant benefits. As a senior, when you stay socially active, you tend to remain physically active, which can keep you healthy and reduce the likelihood of a variety of illnesses. Staying socially active can also make you feel like your life has more meaning, which can reduce the chances of anxiety and depression as you age.

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 of fact.Myt...

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...