A Guide to Bedding and Blankets for Older Adults

At Cambridge Court, providing a comfortable and healthy living environment for each resident is a top priority. And all of that starts in the bedroom. Getting a good night’s sleep is intrinsically tied to your health and well-being. Quality sleep leaves you feeling rested and refreshed and improves things like your immune system and mental health. However, as you get older and your internal clock changes, getting a full night of sleep becomes harder. Luckily, you can make sleeping through the night easier with the right bedding and blankets.

8 Ways to Entertain Visiting Grandchildren

Family visits are precious times for seniors. Each one gives them the chance to spend time getting to know their grandchildren better and make lasting memories with them. Here at Bethesda Gardens in Frisco, we want to help our residents make these visits special. For this reason, we created a list of entertainment ideas our residents may wish to use the next time their loved ones drop by.

Catch-Up Contributions to Retirement Accounts: A Basic Guide for Older Adults

Retirement — and the funds that hopefully go with it — start to become a serious consideration for many as they get closer to age 65. Most financial experts will tell you that it's never too early to start thinking about and saving for your golden years, but obviously, life is not always ideal.

Understanding Your New Smartphone for Older Adults

The advent of the smartphone has undeniably introduced ease and greater accessibility in day-to-day tasks that once took much more time and energy. Learning how to navigate and understand your new smartphone can be a challenge for even the savviest of tech lovers. The learning curve can feel even more difficult for older adults, especially if you haven’t used a computer in years or have stuck to a trusty flip phone for the past decade. However, overcoming the mild frustrations that often accompany learning how to use any new technological device can help put you on a road towards increased independence.

3 Bible Stories to Share with Your Grandchildren

One of the most wonderful things about the Word of God is its ability to appeal to generation after generation. The Bible is rich with riveting testimonies of faith and captivating stories that mesmerize readers of all ages, securing its position as the top best-selling book of all time. Sharing these stories with your grandchildren can be a fun way of introducing them to the Word of God and igniting their faith in the Lord at an early age, but it can also be a strengthening reminder of the stories that may have sparked your own belief in God.

8 Parks and Outdoor Spots Around Kearney to Visit This Fall

Seniors in Kearney, NE, are blessed with an abundance of beautiful locations where they can immerse themselves in nature. As many of the residents at Cambridge Court assisted living community know firsthand, our local area is rich with walking trails, picnicking areas, golf courses and fishing spots. The sheer variety of outdoor pursuits available ensures older adults can try new outdoor recreational activities and continue to engage in their favorite pastimes.

8 Best E-readers for Seniors

With an e-reader, seniors can save space and enjoy reading by having their books on a device a little bigger than a phone. See the best E-readers for seniors

What Seniors Should Know About Addiction

At Cambridge Court in Kearney, Nebraska, we believe it's important for seniors to know about the latest trends in health and medicine. See more

5 Facts Seniors Should Know About Mental Health

Mental well-being is important, mostly during major lifestyle shifts, such as retirement. Find out some facts seniors should know about mental health