Senior Living News

How the Staff in Thornton Is Ready to Serve Seniors

We know that residents at Park Regency in Thornton, CO, choose to make their home in an assisted living community for a variety of reasons. But whether you're looking for a cozy community where social activities are easy to access or need assistance with things like medication management and mobility, the compassionate Park Regency staff is happy to serve.Here are just some ways the assisted living staff in Thornton work daily to make senior lives easier and brighter.

Ways to Improve Your Mind, Body and Soul

September is National Self-Improvement Month, so take this opportunity to join other Park Regency residents in Thornton to become the best version of yourself. You may already have mental, physical or spiritual goals, and this is the perfect opportunity to recruit others to put your plans in motion. Let's look at ways to improve three major aspects of your life.MindYou probably already know that exercising your body keeps you fit and is an important part of self-improvement in any month. Don't slack off on exercise for your brain, either. See if you can enlist the staff to help you organize group events to help keep the whole community sharp.According to the CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative, senior adults should take advantage of every opportunity to practice brain games and participate in group activities that keep their minds engaged. This isn't just a great outlet for boredom; it's essential for your continued mental health.

Carrying on Your Faith-Based Traditions in an Assisted Living Community

Continue your life in Christian service to God through the many faith-based opportunities we offer here at the Park Regency assisted living community in Thornton, CO. You can keep up with all the daily and weekly practices you’ve maintained with your church and community-based faith groups right here at Park Regency through our regularly scheduled events, on-site offerings and the personal time you devote to your faith. If you need additional support or are missing a tradition from your life, reach out to one of our staff members for help in carrying out your faith journey.

4 Furniture Tips and Tricks for Smaller Spaces

When you move from your former home into an assisted living apartment, you may find yourself in the midst of a downsizing dilemma, but don't worry. Just follow these simple tips and tricks to make the most of your new, smaller space.Use Smaller FurnitureThe furniture you already have may include large couches, sectionals, long tables and wide recliners. You can enjoy all the same comfort and usability when you opt for smaller furniture.

Creating a Digital Time Capsule

Time capsules are a great way to capture and celebrate memories, and today's technology makes it even easier to share yourself and your thoughts with future generations. Find out how you can work on a digital time capsule project right from your assisted living apartment.What Is a Digital Time Capsule?You're probably aware of the concept of a traditional time capsule. You gather news clippings, photographs and meaningful items, saving them for years in a location that can be discovered or unearthed by yourself or family members in the future.

Getting the Right Amount of H2O: Common Concerns for Seniors

Attaining the optimal level of hydration can be a concern for seniors. Taking in enough water daily to avoid dehydration while not drinking too much and causing or aggravating other health issues can be more difficult than it sounds.Still stuck on the conventional wisdom that you absolutely must drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day to remain properly hydrated? Recent findings may surprise you. Read on to learn more about how much you should be drinking, what to do to stay hyrdrated and how to avoid overhydration.

Putting Servanthood Scripture into Action in an Assisted Living Community

Jesus often preached on the importance of servanthood, and before the Last Supper, He washed His disciple's feet in a final act of servitude. As seniors, we need to remember that the good work God has begun in us is never finished. There are always new opportunities to do His will and follow His examples.1 Peter 4:10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.At Park Regency Thornton, our community of residents is just like a family. It's this environment that's responsible for our caring atmosphere. We help each other just as you would help your brothers and sisters in your biological family.

Meet our Health Services Director, Mary Stewart, BSN, RN and join us at our networking event!

We’re excited to host a special networking event, Have Your Cake and Eat It Too, right here at Park Regency Thornton on Wednesday, February 21st, from 1:00-3:00PM. In addition to enjoying some sweet treats (which everyone deserves in the middle of winter), visitors will have the chance to meet and mingle with our senior care professionals, including our Executive Director Ed Seiler and our Health Services Director, Mary Stewart, BSN, RN.

Show Some Love to Staff and Others This Valentine’s Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, the residents at Park Regency assisted living community in Thornton may be looking for ways to share love with others. Whether you want to show the assisted living staff at Thornton that you appreciate their service or want to send a kind note or token of platonic love to a friend, here are several fun options for the season.

What Colorado's End-of-Life Act Means for BSLC

In November 2016, Colorado voted on Proposition 106, known as the "End of Life Options Act," which enables competent adults who are terminally ill to request and self-administer medication for the purpose of ending their life. Participation under the Act is voluntary for both residents and long-term care facilities, including Bethesda Senior Living Communities. Because we are a faith-based organization guided by scriptural teachings that all life is sacred and a gift from God, our organization has chosen to opt out. Attached please find our full statement on the Act and our stance, which is guided by our faith.