Live with Purpose
It has been 100 years since the founding of Dr. May Cravath Wharton’s first hospital here in Pleasant Hill, and her vision of serving this entire area took on new meaning when she moved her hospital to Crossville. The Cumberland Medical Center stands today as a reminder of Dr. May’s dedication to serving the wider community.
Read More about Uplands Village Celebrates 100th Anniversary and Unveils Time CapsuleAs children, we were often asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Of course, this question referred to what job we hoped to have, but the questioning about our life goals usually stopped there.
Read More about 5 Secrets for Creating a Happy Retirement LifestylePerhaps you have been noticing changes in your parent that could signal it’s time for assisted living care. On the other hand, maybe you believe your loved one would benefit from an active community setting. Whatever your reasons are, you are likely wondering how to bring up this conversation for the first time.
Read More about How to Start Talking About Assisted Living Options with a Loved OneWritten by Jack Stebbins, Uplands Village resident
My connection to Uplands Village began over a hundred years ago. In 1917, my family moved from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Amherst, Massachusetts. First Congregational Church became their house of worship, and it was there that my mother, Helen Elder (destined to become Helen Stebbins), a junior in high school, learned about the church’s missionary outreach in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee.
Read More about Uplands Village: The Past, Present, and FutureThe leaves are changing to magnificent hues of oranges, yellows, and reds, the air smells fresh and crisp, and you can feel new energy around you as the world prepares for winter. In addition to pumpkin spice everything and breaking out your favorite sweater, autumn is a beautiful season to take advantage of right here at Uplands Village!
Read More about How to Take Advantage of Autumn at Uplands VillageYou 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.
Read More about What is Aquatherapy and How Can it Benefit You?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.
Read More about It’s a Wonderful (and Purposeful) LifeThere 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®.
Read More about Why Choose an Eden Alternative® Community?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.
Read More about What Does Daily Life Look Like at Uplands Village?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.
Read More about What Happens if Mom and Dad Have Different Senior Care Needs?
