Senior Living Blog

Senior Spotlight: Barb Hartwart—Successful Radiologist, Loving Stepmom and Grandma

Ohio Born & Raised Barb Harwart was born and raised in Canton, Ohio in the community of Middlebranch. Although she was a shy girl growing up, that never hindered her involvement in activities. Barb attended Middlebranch schools and sang in […]

How to Make Your Loved One’s Assisted Living Room Feel Like Home

One of the hardest parts of moving into an assisted living facility is feeling like you’ve lost everything you know. The one thing that keeps your loved one grounded is seeing the same people, and things, as they did at […]

Senior Spotlight: Howard “Walker” Smith

“All it takes is a little caring to make someone see how important life is.” – Howard “Walker” Smith A Small Town Boy at Heart Howard “Walker” Smith was born and raised on a farm in a small town near […]

Featured Recipe: The Amazing Amatriciani

As we welcome September, it’s time to prepare for the chilly fall weather that’s ahead. What better way to do that than with a hearty Italian dish that will warm you to your very soul? This Amatriciani dish inspired by […]

Thanks for Coming to Our Grand Re-Opening!

Back in July 2015 we held a groundbreaking ceremony to kickstart the renovations and the building of new additions at The Inn at Belden Village. On Thursday, September 25 we proudly showed off the brand new parts of our facility […]

Get Involved In Your Senior Living Community – It’s Important!

One of the many perks of living at a senior assisted living community is being surrounded by people who are in similar situations and stages of life. At The Inn at Belden Village, we foster a caring, supportive, and respectful […]

Everybody’s Best Helper: Connie Bitzel

Each month we put one of our residents in the spotlight to show how important they are to us. This month we’re putting the spotlight on Connie Bitzel. Learn more… Connie Bitzel was born in Canton, Ohio in 1929 to […]

Peaches & Cream – The Perfect Duo

Summers are filled with graduation parties, birthdays, cookouts, and barbecues, and sometimes all you need is the perfect sweet treat to top it off! Chef Paul is at it again with a delicious dessert recipe perfect for summer. His Peaches […]

What to Do When a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Recognize You

Remember: You’re Not Forgotten The experience of standing in front of someone you love and them not knowing who you are is painful, but it’s important to remember that you’re not really forgotten. Your loved one may not remember your name […]

Meet Resident Ted Bell: Top Notch Industrial Designer and Woodworker

This month’s featured senior resident spotlight is Ted Bell – Father, husband, and former industrial designer. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina where his dad worked as a pharmacist. As a young man, […]