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Art with Heart: Bringing Local Art to BRC

A resident-and-team committee traveled across Virginia in search of original artwork with a sense of place, transforming Bridgewater Retirement Community’s Mack Conference Room into a collection filled with color, stories, and connections to home.

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Rodney Alderfer: Embodying energy for life at Bridgewater Retirement Community

Through his leadership, this ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award winner has fostered a culture in which older adults lead thriving and active lives as part of a compassionate community in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley by Julie King, MS This article is part of ongoing coverage of the winners of the ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Awards. A […]

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Introducing Good Roots: BRC’s New Community Initiative

The Shenandoah Valley has a rich agricultural heritage. Good soil makes for good roots. And good roots make for good food, good health, and a thriving community. At Bridgewater Retirement Community, we want our dining program to reflect that truth. Food should do more than fill a plate. Food should connect us—to our home in […]

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“Cycling Without Age” in Rockingham County

Trishaw Rides Bring Freedom, Joy, and Connection to Residents at BRC

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Celebrating the Past, Serving the Future: Founders Day and the “60 in 60” Kickoff

What better way to celebrate 60 years of community than by giving back to it?

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Aging Gracefully: How to Meet Your Body’s Changing Needs

Aging brings a variety of changes to our bodies, but with thoughtful care and consistent effort, it’s possible to age gracefully while maintaining strength, mobility, and cognitive function. By adopting targeted exercise routines, balanced nutrition, and preventive health strategies, older adults can enhance their quality of life and thrive in their later years.