For generations, veterans have protected our country, preserving our freedom and contributing to the peace we enjoy today. This Veterans Day, we reflect on the courage and selflessness of those who served, including the veterans within our BeeHive Homes family. Caring for our aging heroes is a unique honor, and we’re grateful for the opportunity… Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans: A Tribute to Bravery, Sacrifice, and Service
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Celebrating Independence Day at BeeHive Homes
Independence Day is a cherished American holiday, synonymous with family gatherings, fireworks, and parades. At BeeHive Homes, the Fourth of July is an opportunity to celebrate this significant day with our residents, creating an environment of joy and patriotism that resonates with all, especially our honored veterans. Here’s a look at how we embrace the… Continue reading Celebrating Independence Day at BeeHive Homes
Thanksgiving with Our Family
Moments of Togetherness and Thanks Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and togetherness, and at BeeHive Homes Assisted Living, these values are at the heart of our celebrations. This year, as every year, Thanksgiving with our family is a warm reminder of the family-like community we’ve built within our walls. Our residents and… Continue reading Thanksgiving with Our Family
The Significance of Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, we are reminded of the profound sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our country. This special day is an opportunity for us at BeeHive Homes of Texas to not only pay tribute to these heroes but also celebrate the importance of caring for our greatest generation,… Continue reading The Significance of Memorial Day
Living in a COVID-19 World
Beginning in March 2020, the entire world underwent remarkable changes to our daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many elderly residents, it has meant many changes, particularly staying at home to prevent exposure to the virus. Even for those who’ve been vaccinated, the ongoing variants of the virus make some hesitant to be… Continue reading Living in a COVID-19 World
Christmas Lighted Parade
BeeHive Homes of Andrews Texas participated in the annual Community Christmas Parade. This year was perhaps even more meaningful as many – including those of BeeHive Homes – honored the lives of band director Darin Johns and educator Marc Boswell, who were killed in a tragic bus accident while the band was traveling to a… Continue reading Christmas Lighted Parade
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
In the aftermath and destruction of Hurricane Ida, many of us are considering what we can do to better prepare for natural disasters and unplanned emergencies. Add emergency planning together with senior care and aging, and we begin to have an entirely new set of questions. Have we ever thought about how aging impacts our… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Communication at the Speed of Life
How often have we heard someone who is younger comment about their difficulty in communicating with an older relative or friend? Has it been way too long since our last meaningful conversation with our younger friends and family members? This concern is becoming more common as technology progresses. Newer forms of staying connected through good… Continue reading Communication at the Speed of Life
Gift Giving on a Limited Budget
As most of you reading this have discovered by now, growing older is not always cheap! Even with good financial planning, good insurance and a somewhat good bill of health, there are unexpected things that can come up and break the bank pretty quickly. Because of this, it can make birthdays and gift giving at other holidays… Continue reading Gift Giving on a Limited Budget
Overcoming Loneliness
What is Loneliness? Loneliness is an evasive thing. People have been studying it for years, especially in elderly adults who seem prone to sadness and isolation. But, those studies have contradictory data. Some of them include statistics for people who “feel isolated” while others only study data from people who have been so lonely and… Continue reading Overcoming Loneliness