Join us for Bethany’s Got Talent, a special virtual event live streaming on October 1. You can support the mission of Bethany Health Care Center from the comfort of your home, be inspired by our Mission Moments, entered in a drawing for some great prizes, and entertained by our talented residents and staff, all while…
“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something… If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” — Barack Obama Dear Bethany Friends, During the past several months of the COVID-19 pandemic it would have…
See some of the heartfelt messages of gratitude we have received in response to the round-the-clock work done by Bethany’s “Healthcare Heroes” — our devoted caregivers and staff.
Winter is the time of year when most of us want to stay indoors, but it is important to keep the body and mind sharp by staying active. Learn more about five activities that you and your senior loved one can safely enjoy together throughout the winter season. Top 5 Activities for Seniors During the…
Bethany Health Care Center is a proud 2019 recipient of a $100K for 100 grant from the Cummings Foundation. The Cummings grant will support Bethany’s renovation project to remodel the former activities space, which will create a new accessible library and computer area, resident store, and meeting room. By establishing a social hub with...
Nearly two hundred friends of Bethany gathered at the Seaport Hotel in Boston for the 2019 Young at Heart Gala, an evening of giving to celebrate a vibrant community and the many joys of life at Bethany Health Care Center. The Gala honored Sue Marsh, former president of Rosie’s Place, as recipient of Bethany’s Change…
Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures doesn’t have to be a distant memory for elders and caregivers. Finding an interesting activity that is suitable for a senior’s abilities takes some creativity and planning, but it is well worth switching up the routine and getting out of the house. The Benefits of…
The holidays can be a wonderful time of year for gathering with family and friends, but can also bring about challenges for some of us, especially elders. The holiday season can cause depression for seniors who’ve lost loved ones or are having health or financial problems, or who feel isolated because winter weather makes it…
Jacquelyn McCarthy, CSJ, RN, CEO/Administrator of Bethany Health Care Center has been named to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators. This board works to protect the health and safety of nursing home residents and ensures that nursing home administrators are competent and perform their responsibilities properly. The Board also monitors nursing home…
Currently the oldest member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sister Declan Sullivan, CSJ, became a Bethany resident earlier this year. One of four children whose parents had emigrated from Ireland, Sister Declan grew up in Revere. She entered the Congregation at age 18, initially teaching sixth grade at St. Charles School…