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Virginia Ranked #1 State for Retirement
Posted on 2/10/2017
Virginia, one of just 12 states with no grade lower than a C, was a standout in the community quality of life and financial categories, displayed by a high median income relative to the national average, a low cost of living, healthy private sector retirement assets, and a below-average tax burden. “The retirement environment seeks […]Medicare Makes It Easier For Persons Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on 12/5/2016
Medicare makes it easier for physicians to provide critical care and support services for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease The Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating an important milestone for the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time people living with Alzheimer’s disease will have access to care planning with a medical professional. […]Tips To Make A Visit The Doctor Easier
Posted on 12/5/2016
Concerned about Memory Problems in a family member? Tips to make a visit the doctor easier. By Annie Marrs, LCSW, Family Services Director, Alzheimer’s Association Whether you are a current caregiver or you are concerned that someone you love is showing possible signs of memory or cognitive impairment – initiating a doctor’s visit can be […]Fall Festival 2016 Program Book
Posted on 8/25/2016
Our Fall Festival 2016 Program Book is now online. Please click on the image to view.July 2016 Activity Calendars
Posted on 7/1/2016
Click on a calendar to view full-size: Tranquility House Gardner Wing The House of Joy Independent Living Assisted LivingChange of Venue – Huffman Health Center Rededication on Sunday, May 1
Posted on 4/29/2016
OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE! Huffman Health Center Rededication on Sunday, May 1 CHANGE OF VENUE Due to inclement weather predictions Service of Rededication will now be held in Lantz Chapel on Homeview Drive at Bridgewater Retirement Community and will begin at 2:30 p.m. The reception scheduled to follow the service has been moved to June’s Cafe […]Conversations About Dementia
Posted on 2/23/2016
Join Bridgewater Retirement Community on March 30, 2016 for the presentation, Conversations About Dementia. Our speaker and guest will be Annie Marrs. A box lunch will be provided; seating is limited to 90 persons. RSVP by March 20th to Mary Beth Morris at (540) 828-2540. Sponsored by Bridgewater Retirement Community and the Alzheimer’s Association.Pioneer Network News – Rodney D. Alderfer
Posted on 1/27/2016
Rodney D. Alderfer, President of Bridgewater Retirement Community, has been elected to serve as a board member of the Pioneer Network. Pioneer Network, a national organization based in Rochester, New York, was formed in 1997 to advocate for person-directed care in nursing homes. Since its inception, the Pioneer Network has grown and evolved into a […]