by Heather Self | Jul 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
41.8 million people in the U.S. (almost 17% of the adult population) provide care for a senior, with 48% of unpaid caregivers caring for a parent.1 Suppose your aging parent needs additional practical, medical, or emotional support. Knowing where to start can be...
by Heather Self | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nothing beats the serenity of a quiet stroll serenaded by birdsong and crunching leaves or the comforting warmth of feeding or petting an animal. It’s no surprise, then, that connecting with nature hugely benefits mental and physical health. And these effects are just...
by Heather Self | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Take a moment to envision what your dream lifestyle in retirement would look like during the glorious summer months in Tennessee. Would you like to embrace your newfound freedom and live with spontaneity, independence, and openness to new experiences daily Maybe you...
by Heather Self | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Research shows that spending time in nature can improve seniors’ cognitive function, sleep, and happiness while reducing anxiety.1 After all, what’s more rejuvenating than a lazy picnic in the park or a stroll through the woods catching up with your closest...
by Heather Self | Mar 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
With seasonal flowers covering the landscape with a fresh blanket of color and a crisp, cool breeze giving way to warmth and sunshine, there’s no better time than spring to get outdoors in Hendersonville. And with an ever-expanding catalog of research, new benefits of...
by Heather Self | Feb 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Recent research found that a greater sense of belonging was associated with reduced depression and loneliness among assisted living residents (Park et al., 2020). Despite little empirical research into the area until recently, assisted living communities like New Hope...