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...

According to research from Pew Research Center's Internet and Technology branch, plenty of seniors are discovering the benefits of the internet. More than 67 percent of seniors say they go online, and around 40 percent own smartphones. If any residents of Bethesda Gardens in Monument haven't discovered the perks of the internet or are unsure how to access it, they can visit the computer center and ask Monument staff for help.Here are some online resources you might want to check out if y...

Christmas and memories go hand in hand. The accumulation of experiences over the years, both good and bad, fuels the nostalgia we feel when we think about the holiday season.Traditions revolving around Christmas are as numerous as the countries and families in the world, and this fact makes it exciting to share your own memories with friends here at Bethesda Gardens Monument and to listen to their stories in return.Comparing Christmases past and present with the youth in your life can also be a ...