Bee Hive Homes of Niceville, Florida Breaks Ground

Bee Hive Homes has arrived in Florida with the ground breaking of the Bee Hive Homes of Niceville assisted living home. We are certainly very excited to be offering the very best in assisted living that Bee Hive Homes has become known for. We believe the residents in the Niceville home will recognize and feel the sense of family that exists in every Bee Hive Home.

For more information on this home please call 888-727-1900. Licensure Pending.

Spotlight on Elmo, Utah

Bee Hive Homes of Elmo, UT.

We would like to recognize Bee Hive Homes of Elmo for their commitment to providing the very best health care to their residents. Creating a family environment is important to all Bee Hive Homes and it does not happen without loving care givers. Congratulations to the staff in Elmo and we thank you for your service.

Healthy Exercise

The National Institute of Health senior exercise recommendations.

Strength Exercises—work to build adult muscles. This will help maintain a higher metabolism which will help with blood sugar.

Balance Exercises—US hospitals have over 300,000 admissions for broken hips every year and the main culprit is falling.


Stretching Exercises— Provides seniors more mobility which allows seniors to maintain healthy lifestyle activities.

Endurance Exercises— Simple activities that raise the heart rate for as little as 5 minutes a day have huge health returns for seniors.

*All exercise should be supervised and in compliance with instructions from a physician.

Spotlight On Eagar, Arizona

Eagar, Arizona proudly displays their American Flag as well as their Bee Hive Homes Flag created by Eric & Brenna Hamblin with House Manager Rhonda Shockley.

Eric & Brenna are a wonderful example of quality Bee Hive Homes assisted living care givers. They put a emphasis on providing the very best care in the Eagar, AZ area and their residence are very lucky to be a part of their Bee Hive family.

If you would like more information on the Bee Hive Homes of Eagar assisted living facility, please contact us at info@beehivehomes.com or (888) 727-1900. Eric and Brenna would love to provide you with a tour of their wonderful assisted living home in Eagar.

Healthy News (Physically & Mentally)

With all of the expense and hype of quick-fix health solutions and fast foods, don’t forget the time-tested Basics of Good Health:

1. Balanced meals with whole grains, fresh fruits, fresh Veggies, fish, milk products, etc.
2. Less refined or processed foods like white sugar, white flour, frozen TV dinners, donuts, sweets.
3. Daily Exercise (Walking, sports, hiking, gym).
4. Increased Fluids, especially water (8-10+ cups/day).
5. Lower your stress level, and get regular exams.

High Demand for Assisted Living

Occupancy rates continue to be stable for Assisted Living Facilities throughout most of the county, in spite the sagging economy. On the other hand, larger retirement communities are struggling. This is according to the 2009 Overview of Assisted Living national survey of 500 Assisted Living Facilities, co-sponsored by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA).

Welcome

Just a note to welcome everyone to the new BeeHive Homes Blog!