Issue 38.09
I am a young 80 year old retired school teacher & I lost my husband last August after a long illness. When she saw how deeply his loss affected me, the wonderful nurse from Zion’s Way Hospice suggested I check out BeeHive Cottages.
Well, I can tell you that the loving support of the staff & residents has helped me tremendously to deal with my grief & heartache. I get out & socialize every day. We meet at the community center for three nutritional meals a day prepared by our chef. I am focusing more on my health and physical fitness. I meet once a week with our Physical Therapist who developed an individual exercise program to help me strengthen my back muscles & help fight osteoporosis. And, I go twice a week to the Summit Athletic Club for the water aerobics program. My doctor told me that I am in the best shape in years!
Not only do I feel better, but I have a great sense of Independence. I live in my own private 1 bedroom cottage which is a separate little home, so it’s not like living in a facility type of atmosphere. And all the maintenance inside & outside is totally taken care of, so I don’t have to worry about any responsibilities related to my home. Also all my transportation is provided, so I don’t need a car anymore which saves me a lot of money in maintenance, repairs & insurance. They drive me to the health club, shopping, and all my Doctor’s appointments.
I feel like I am on a small “cruise ship on land”, and I am free to make new friends and be at peace with my life now. BeeHive Cottages has given me the opportunity to enjoy life to its fullest, with the loving care of someone looking over me without intruding on my life. I came here to enjoy life & celebrate it!
Are you ready for fun? The opportunity is now……….get a new lease on life with BeeHive Cottages! Call 634-9299 to learn about your new cottage today. (Betsy Jordan’s story.)