The Importance of Social Activities for Older Adults: Exploring Rockbridge Oaks’ Vibrant Community Life
Rockbridge Oaks recognizes the significance of social engagement for older adults and has created a vibrant community life that caters to the diverse interests and needs of its residents. Learn more.
Experiencing Excellence: Assisted Living at Rockbridge Chattanooga
The Good Life, in the Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains On the banks of the great Tennessee River, where majestic mountains near and far watch over with aplomb, sits Chattanooga, a Southern city as rich in American history as it is in natural beauty. Yes, Chattanooga, Tennessee is truly the pride of the Appalachian foothills, […]
The Benefits of Pets in Retirement
If you’re considering your options and thinking about retirement communities, you might do yourself a favor by choosing a pet friendly retirement community.
How To Stay Fit After 60
Eating Well & Getting Active for a Healthy Life Metabolism, cognitive decline, decreases in muscle mass and bone density — as we age, changes occur, body systems can become less efficient and may feel like they just don’t have the oomph they once did. Of course, aging is a natural part of life, but how […]
Reducing Loneliness During the Holidays
The holiday season is a special time of year in which people around the globe take time to celebrate and give thanks, and of course, spend quality time with loved ones. It’s a season that is full to the brim with special days for those of various faiths, parties, gatherings and so much delicious food […]
5 Fun Holiday Activities For Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia
Can you feel it? That familiar chill in the air as neighborhood homes begin to twinkle with an array of beautiful colors, and then suddenly those tasty cookies appear… yes, it’s holiday season at last! And while the holiday season might be a little colder on the thermostat, our hearts are a little warmer because […]
6 Signs to Watch for in Aging Family Members This Holiday Season
Put on those flannel pjs. Throw a log on the fire. Bake a batch of Christmas cookies. Then gather the family around and let the sing-alongs begin! The holiday season is finally here, that fun and fabulous time of which we’ve been waiting all year! It’s a time to celebrate, a time to rejuvenate, and […]
Dementia During The Holidays
Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Seniors in Memory Care When a brisk winter chill is in the air, and pumpkin spice is practically everywhere, you know it’s got to be that special time of year — the holidays. Yes, we love fall, pulling out our favorite fleece pajamas, putting a log on the fire, […]
Tips for Visiting a Senior Loved One During the Holidays: At Home and in a Community
Ah, it’s that time of the year again. When you feel that crisp fall air on your face, and the afternoon sun takes on that special golden glow, you know that the holiday season has arrived. It’s the time of year when your usual morning coffee with one sugar becomes a peppermint mocha with whip […]
5 Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living
Life is exciting. It’s like a walk down the Las Vegas strip in slow motion. There are fantastic lights, some big wins, a few big losses, music, interesting people, fun, and everything in between. As Frank Sinatra, the cultural soul of a generation, often talked about, Americans are tough, we’re proud, and we roll with […]