While regular social interaction is vital for a senior to maintain good overall health, it's important not to overlook the benefits of personal time.Time alone can help seniors rest and recharge after a period of activity. This is especially true if you are naturally shy or introverted.Jesus set an example of withdrawing by Himself to pray during His ministry on earth. The Gospels record that our Lord frequently sought out and spent time alone.

The Bible compares humans to wildflowers that are here today and gone tomorrow (Psalm 103:15-16, 1 Peter 1:24). While Christians have likely heard these verses many times, the reality of our own mortality sometimes only sinks in after a serious illness threatens our life.The lack of control we have over our lives and health can be frightening or even paralyzing. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus assures us that God is aware of each tiny sparrow's fall and that we are loved even more than the...

On Easter, believers join together around our Monument community and the world to celebrate the freedom and forgiveness from sin that Jesus provides for us through His death and resurrection. It's easy to feel our hearts swell with joy and gratitude as we worship alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ, but we often quickly forget these moments when sin is tempting us to lose our patience and snap at a loved one or to gossip and belittle a friend behind their back.The season of Lent has...

March is Women's History Month, and schools and libraries across the nation are preparing events to encourage youth to find role models to emulate. However, children aren't the only ones who can be motivated to try new things by studying notable ladies throughout time.Monument residents can also find examples to follow in these four inspiring senior women from history.1. Amy CarmichaelBorn with neuralgia which left her weak and frequently bedridden, Amy Carmichael was an unlikely mission...

Bethesda Gardens Monument is proud to launch a giving back campaign that will run from February through June 2019. We're inviting residents of the assisted living community as well as surrounding businesses and individuals to partner with us to benefit the town of Monument and surrounding areas.Why Does Bethesda Gardens Give Back?Bethesda Gardens Monument is a faith-based assisted living community that operates on principles of humble service and compassion for people. Daily, the staff striv...