Bethesda Senior Living Communities has been closely monitoring the Coronavirus situation and will continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites, Local Health Departments and State agencies for updated information related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We will continue to adjust our emergency response plan as new information becomes available from the above-mentioned agencies. We will continue to provide updates through this web page as things change. 3/16/20A...

If you haven't visited a vibrant assisted living community lately, you might have the wrong idea about just want it means to be an active senior. Many residents of Bethesda Gardens in Monument are more active than their younger counterparts throughout the city. For some, not a day goes by without exercise, social events and a rousing card or board game (or two).

For people of all ages, social media can be a double-edged sword. For seniors, on the one hand, this digital land of memes and internet culture can be confusing. On the other hand, it can be a great way to keep in touch with friends, family and personal interests no matter where you live.

The white dressings of winter often come early to Colorado, and the cold season can extend for many months. Seniors at the Bethesda Gardens assisted living community in Monument, CO, who know how to have fun indoors on cold days can better enjoy the long stretch that can run from late October to early spring. Consider trying one or more of these activities in your assisted living apartment or with friends in one of the common areas.1.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, God directs you "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." While that may seem overwhelming to accomplish, the Bible provides directions on how to achieve that level of complete gratitude.Here are five ways to show gratitude in the mundane as well as the exceptional. From the staff or neighbors in your assisted living community in Monument to visits from family or good news at the doctor's office, find things each day t...