Assisted living and dementia care facilities were recently thrust into the spotlight when The Washington Post published an article highlighting thousands of resident wandering events. The resident elopements, which occurred since 2018, resulted in nearly 100 deaths due to extreme heat or cold, and the article garnered significant public attention.
If you require rehabilitation after a hospital stay, you’ll need to choose between rehab in a Skilled Nursing Facility, or home-based rehab. To learn more about these options and why rehab in a Skilled Nursing Facility may be the best option, click here:
As we age, the potential for many risks, including health complications and social isolation, increases. By offering tailored healthcare, safety measures, and social engagement opportunities, senior living facilities significantly reduce those risks. Read more about Senior Living as a Risk Reduction Strategy here:
As we begin a new year, it is a pleasure to bring you the first BHI “Year in Review”. In this digital publication, you’ll learn about the most notable undertakings and achievements at BHI and at the individual communities. Also provided, an overview of year-end financials, an update from the BHI and affiliate Foundations, news about our corporate and community partnerships and information regarding the coming year.
Every individual living with memory loss is unique, as is their situation. The timing for a move to memory care that works for one family may not be right for another. While situations and family dynamics differ, there are factors which should be taken into account when considering a move.1. Will the person benefit cognitively […]
Indianapolis-based BHI Senior Living has entered into an affiliation agreement with Westminster Village North, a senior living provider located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This new partnership marks the fourth time in seven years that BHI has brought new communities into the corporation through affiliation or acquisition. BHI Senior Living and Westminster Village North, both non-profit organizations, have long histories of providing high quality senior living, care, and services.
The Journey is BHI Senior Living’s highly customized Memory Support program for residents who have Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline (dementia), or other forms of memory loss. Among all of the evidence-based approaches used in The Journey is family-style dining.
Personal Perspective: Discovery is a joy right through to life’s end. by Ray Parker Source: Psychology Today On the north side of Indianapolis is a senior living community of about 160 residents. About two dozen of us gather for 90 minutes each week to discuss a good book. The average age of the participants is […]
With 239 pages and more than 200 different stories, Zionsville resident David Ruffer’s book “Becoming Zionsville” is designed to teach residents the history of the town.
The book, sold on Amazon and at SullivanMunce Cultural Center at 225 W. Hawthorne St., is a collection of factual stories about the evolution of Zionsville.
“(The book) serves as a record of the days when the town had a population significantly smaller than that of today,” Ruffer said. “In that regard, it is (for) present and future residents so they will remember how we became the town we are today.”
Hoosier Village Senior Living Community in Zionsville recently unveiled a veterans photo wall and announced 10 new bricks to be added to the veterans garden. Twice a year, near Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Hoosier Village Chaplain Ron May officiates a ceremony honoring veterans who move into Hoosier Village or are the veteran spouses of widows or widowers who move there.