February is American Heart Health Month February is nationally known as Heart Health month and reminds us to focus on practicing love and kindness not only towards others, but to ourselves and especially our hearts as part of self-care. Heart health is important for anyone regardless of their age but seniors should be proactive about …Read More…
It’s Never too late to be Amazing Older adults can be some of the most amazing people and at Pisgah Valley we witness that every day. They overcome challenges and take this time in life to focus on setting goals and actually achieve them! Here are inspirational stories of older adults that showed up, worked …Read More…
A go-to tool for caregivers The holiday season is amongst us and this time of the year can be magical for some but stressful for others. People that consider themselves to be unpaid, older adult caregivers in the home may be one of those groups feeling the pressures of the holiday season on top of …Read More…
The Gift that keeps on Giving Mindfulness and mental health have been primary topics for health professionals over the past couple of years and for good reason. At Pisgah Valley, we recognize the need for mental health support and how it can affect the quality of care in a retirement community. According to the National …Read More…
For many families, the comfort of home is unmistakable—its familiar sights and sounds warm the heart. Home is where the pleasing aromas of your favorite meal invite anticipation, and as you settle into your place at the table, your shoulders soften and your mood brightens. It’s where you’ll find your loved one in their reading …Read More…
A Key to Quality Longevity Taking a stand on your health can be one of the most powerful tools for longevity. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), over one in four Americans fall every year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over 65 years old. At Pisgah …Read More…
When you hear the term “assisted living,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you recall images from film and television, which are often rather bleak and, thankfully, not an accurate reflection of the vibrant communities available to families today. Or, you may be new in your search and unsure of the differences between independent living, assisted …Read More…
Connecting with others adds sweetness and meaning to life. From time spent nurturing lifelong relationships to meeting new friends and neighbors, positive interactions with others feed the spirit and the mind. The scientific community agrees—an article published in The Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reports, “Humans are inherently social. We are not special in this …Read More…
Foods that Will Help Protect your Skin from Sun Damage Spending time outside is one of the best things we humans can do for ourselves. Our beautiful Pisgah Valley campus is located in the mountains of North Carolina and we know it can’t get much better than that. Time with mother nature can provide fresh …Read More…
At Pisgah Valley Retirement Community we keep the calendar filled with engaging activities for our independent living residents – from a variety of fitness classes to social games to health seminars, we have something for everyone. This means that a good night’s sleep is all the more important for our residents so they can participate …Read More…
