Allow your mind to dream for just a moment about what the ideal day looks like for you as a retiree. How does your day begin? As you make your way through your home, what do you see? Perhaps a beautiful lawn or garden is visible from your window. What kinds of activities fill your . . . Read More
Diet Tweaks that Work In Asheville, we know about good food and we are quickly approaching one of the most prolific times of the year with fresh produce coming into season soon leading the way for all of us hungry citizens to sign up for local CSA’s, visit weekly tailgate markets and identify the newest . . . Read More
February is nationally known as Heart Health month and reminds us that we should focus on practicing love and kindness not only towards others but to take care of our hearts as part of our self-care. Heart health is important for anyone regardless of their age but seniors should definitely be proactive about knowing how . . . Read More
Can bring more ease while doing activities of daily living, or ADL’s Activities of daily living, or ADL’s include things like grocery shopping, leaning over to pick up objects, walking, reaching high to retrieve something from a cabinet and more. For seniors, performing activities of daily living can become more difficult with age due to . . . Read More
Traditionally the end of the year is a great time for reflecting. A time to look back at the ups, downs and in between. It’s also a good time to remind ourselves of our “why.” In other words, what is your purpose? What drives you to do what you do? What can you do moving . . . Read More
One of the great things about getting older is gaining perspective on life and situations. As Meryl Streep once said, “don’t waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world.” As the days turn colder and we prepare for Thanksgiving, . . . Read More
Preventing falls is a priority for anyone at any age. Falls can range from a very simple loss in balance resulting in the need to grab a wall before hitting the ground or they can be severe by making complete contact with the ground resulting in serious injuries. Either way, falls can be prevented with . . . Read More
Things to do for a healthier brain The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body and researchers are constantly learning more about how to keep it strong and healthy as we age. In communities like Pisgah Valley, we understand that and that’s why we place great importance on offering intellectually . . . Read More
Comparatively speaking, nowadays, it takes anyone a little more courage to venture out into the world than it did in say the 1950’s- the pace of life is quicker, technology advancements have changed how we operate (for better or worse) and social and political issues are ongoing. At Pisgah Valley Retirement Community, we recognize that . . . Read More
Atrial fibrillation also known as “AFib”is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk for stroke, heart failure and other heart related problems according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s killing nearly 40 percent more Americans than it has in the past two decades, and especially affecting black men. During atrial fibrillation . . . Read More
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