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What is Aquatherapy and How Can it Benefit You?

Uplands Village on October 1, 2022

You know that exercise and staying physically active are essential to maintaining your overall health and wellness, but perhaps you are having difficulty finding an activity that is easy on your joints. Maybe, you want to try something different to spice up your fitness routine. You could even have found yourself in a situation where you do not have time to fit the recommended stretching, strength training, and aerobic activities into your day separately, so you have just given up.

How to Talk to a Parent About Memory Loss & Address Concerns

Uplands Village on September 15, 2022

If you notice cognitive changes in a parent, it can be challenging to know how to address this topic with them. Because early detection and diagnosis are essential to slowing the progression of memory impairment and cognitive decline, having this conversation sooner rather than later is important.

It’s a Wonderful (and Purposeful) Life

Uplands Village on September 1, 2022

Purpose is defined as “the reason for doing something or the reason that something exists; an intention or aim.” Purpose is about combining your natural talents with your passion; it is your life’s message or whatever gives you meaning.

Why Choose an Eden Alternative® Community?

Uplands Village on August 15, 2022

There are many things to consider when searching for the right senior living community for yourself or someone you love. You need to find a place that offers the right care, amenities that suit your desired lifestyle, and activities or events that cater to your interests. This is a lot to think about already, but there is something else that is worth considering and adding to your list of qualities you want in a community: The Eden Alternative®.

What Does Daily Life Look Like at Uplands Village?

Uplands Village on August 1, 2022

The lifestyle we cultivate at Uplands Village is all about personal choice and living with purpose. Our senior living community in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, is more than just a place to retire; it is a culture-rich and progressive life plan community with a place and purpose for everyone.

What Happens if Mom and Dad Have Different Senior Care Needs?

Uplands Village on July 15, 2022

When it comes to senior care, no situation is exactly the same. This also includes the needs of your parents. So while your parents may be aging together, they could be aging differently.

Uplands Village Shares Dementia Symptoms Beyond Memory Loss

Uplands Village on July 1, 2022

When many people hear the word dementia, they tend to think of memory loss. While dementia and memory loss often go hand in hand, this condition can affect individuals in many more ways than that.

Why Leading an Active Lifestyle is Important for Aging Adults

Uplands Village on June 15, 2022

While we all know that staying active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy, did you know it can also improve your overall well-being and quality of life? Unfortunately, the CDC reports that inactivity prevalence significantly increases with increasing age.

Going Greener Every Day at Uplands Village

Uplands Village on June 6, 2022

Contributed by Uplands Village resident Mary Schantz – Being an environmentally responsible and ecologically sustainable community is the natural choice of the Uplands Village Board, our staff, and residents. It’s our goal to “go greener” every day to create a healthier future for all. These are just some of the ways we’re achieving that goal.

Dementia Care & the Benefits of Being Outside

Uplands Village on June 1, 2022

Picture yourself taking a walk through a park; you feel the sun on your face as it shines through the trees and a light breeze in your hair as you listen to the birds chirping and the squirrels scurrying across the forest floor. You feel connected with nature, alert, and more energized. All your senses are stimulated.