While the cold may be sticking around for now, we're reflecting on the warmth and love we share with those we care about — something we often forget to show! The articles below feature tips on thanking the caregivers in your life, and ways to improve your relationship with loved ones and yourself!
Acts of Love: 6 Ways to Support a Caregiver
Primary family caregivers are often undemanding, patient, dependable people who frequently put others ahead of themselves. Because they are so dependable, we sometimes forget just how hard they work and therefore fail to show our appreciation to them.
How to Improve Relationships with a Parent Living with Dementia
When a parent has dementia, their capacity to reason and remember changes, which in turn diminishes their ability to communicate and respond. How does one know how best to communicate with them?
Local Schools Bring Valentine's Day Joy to Bethesda Southgate Residents
As part of VOYCE's Project Holiday Cheer, 27 schools across the metro area made Valentine's Day cards to be distributed to residents in 50 long-term care facilities. Members of Y98's The Bret Mega Show surprised Southgate residents with the heartfelt and one-of-a-kind cards, a touching moment featured on KMOV's Valentine's Day newscast.
Self-care is a conscious act you make daily for your physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional health. Pursuing these easy self-care activities daily can lead to positive changes in your life.
Remaining socially active can be just about as important to the health of a senior as taking their medicine and exercising. Research suggests that, for most seniors, spending more time with friends and family leads to longer and higher-quality lives.
The Bethesda team is always going the extra mile to provide the care that you or your loved ones deserve. Tell us what we’ve done well for you and how we can get even better!