BLOG & RESOURCES
Stay Up To Date On The Latest
News in Senior Living

Learn the Signs of a Stroke: What to Know for Stroke Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Imagine you’re out at dinner with some friends or your extended family. Everyone is having a good time—telling stories, laughing, catching up. Then someone at the end of the table gets a curious look on her face.

Read More

Celebrating Brandermill Woods’ First 30-Year Employee!

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The idea for Brandermill Woods—a continuing care retirement community focused on an active lifestyle for Central Virginia seniors—was born in 1986, and for more than 30 years we have been re-defining what it means to retire. Achieving this mission has only been possible because of our dedicated team—many of whom have decades of experience with us.Last month, we were thrilled to congratulate our first 30-Year Employee, Kenneth Jennings! Kenny is a porter in the Haven skilled nursing facility and ...

Read More

Spring in Bloom: 5 Tips for Amateur Gardeners

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

From the golden forsythia to the purple haze of red buds, evidence of warmer weather blooms all around us. Finally, spring has come to Brandermill Woods! Whether you’re a beginning gardener or a pro, opportunities abound to work in the dirt.“I love to see Brandermill Woods residents outside, enjoying the nice weather.

Read More

Navigating the Move to Assisted Living: 3 Ways to Prepare

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Retirement can be a wonderful time—years to hang up your hat, put up your feet, and enjoy the rewards of a lifetime of hard work. But as we age, there comes a point where we need a little bit of extra help with day-to-day tasks.For seniors and their caregivers, the decision to move into an Assisted Living community can be challenging: When is the right time to move? What should you look for in a community?

Read More