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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.

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.

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.