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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.

Building Lasting Friendships in Your Retirement Living Community

Uplands Village on May 15, 2022

When you envision an overall healthy lifestyle, you are more than likely thinking about physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet. While these are critical components, it certainly is not the whole picture.

5 Benefits of Biking for Older Adults & Retirees

Uplands Village on May 1, 2022

Even if you haven’t ridden a bicycle since you were a child, it is not too late to reap the benefits that cycling can have on your health in your retirement years. In fact, more and more older adults are choosing biking as their preferred method of physical activity, and for a good reason!

What Happens if Your Health Needs Change?

Uplands Village on April 15, 2022

Creating your ideal retirement lifestyle takes planning, but the challenge is that you have to do a lot of this planning without knowing what the future holds. You can make educated guesses based on your current health and lifestyle choices, but it’s hard to know the type of support you might need – until that time comes.

4 Things to Consider When Searching for a Senior Living Community

Uplands Village on January 1, 2022

Moving to a new place takes a lot of work and consideration, regardless of your stage of life. When you moved out of your parent’s house, you likely wanted to move somewhere that fits your budget. When buying your first house, you might have looked for things like a good school district and a big yard. As you get older, you might set your sights on a retirement living community and find yourself asking, “what am I looking for?”

Healthy Aging and the Benefits of Socialization

Uplands Village on May 15, 2021

At every stage in our lives, socializing and building relationships with others is essential in development, empathy, and overall well-being. Humans are social creatures, and even the most introverted among us crave intimacy and connection at times.

5 Common Myths & Misconceptions About Senior Living

Uplands Village on April 15, 2021

When you hear the phrase “senior living community,” what comes to your mind? An “old folks home?” While the senior living industry is full of vibrant neighborhoods and communities, many people still have assumptions about what senior living is, and most of them are not accurate.