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The number of Americans hitting retirement age is booming. By 2030, over-65s will make up one-fifth of the U.S. population.

It is difficult to find a group of strangers who can agree on the best baseball team, the best cheeseburger in town, or the best way to spend a summer afternoon (an air-conditioned nap!). But if there’s one idea we can all rally around, it’s that grandparents are awesome. It’s great to be a grandparent, and as any kid with a sweet tooth or a strict parent can confirm, it’s a blessing to have one.

The decision to move into a senior living community is a big one. Often, seniors and their families are working together on the best course of action. Two questions we hear often at Brandermill Woods are, when is the right time for me to move into a senior living community, and what level of care is right for me or my loved one?This decision is incredibly personal and varies from senior to senior.

The team at Brandermill Woods is excited to welcome Lauren Lee as our new communications coordinator. Lauren started in May, and works on various newsletters, our in-house TV communications, and other resident communications.“I tell people all the time that every day is a good day here, and I look forward to going in to work,” said Lauren, a Richmond native who graduated a few years ago from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in leadership.The Richm...

Summer conjures up many images: sunshine, beach vacations, lawn sprinklers, and hot, hot days. Summer is also the time when delicious fruits and vegetables are in season, from Carolina peaches to our very own Hanover tomatoes. In our last blog post, we talked about the importance of staying hydrated, but water isn’t the only way to keep cool and beat the heat.Below are a few tasty recipes from Brandermill Woods.

Seniors have spent their whole lives working, so retirement is meant to be a time to kick back and enjoy the golden years—discovering new hobbies, spending time with family and friends, and living each day to the fullest. All retirement requires some type of financial planning, and you want to make sure you invest wisely to make the most of your nest egg. Is a senior living community a good investment?