ThriveMore to Partner with the DAISY Foundation for Nursing Award
ThriveMore joins the DAISY Foundation to honor extraordinary nurses in our communities across North Carolina.
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May 30, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
Brookridge and Imprints Cares to Break Ground on Innovative Intergenerational Center for Thriving Children—The Center for Thriving Children
Brookridge and Imprints Cares will hold a groundbreaking for a first-of-its-kind in Winston-Salem intergenerational childcare center at the Brookridge Auditorium.
Aug 21, 2023
Tips for Writing a Will
Writing a will is crucial in securing your family’s future and ensuring your assets pass to your beneficiaries. While it might seem daunting, writing a legal will can be a straightforward process with the right steps.
Jul 27, 2023
Financial Planning Advice for Seniors
As you enter your golden years, it becomes increasingly important to have a solid financial plan in place. Seniors face unique challenges when it comes to managing their finances, from navigating pension plans to minimizing taxes. This blog post explores the five best financial planning tips for seniors to help them make the most of their retirement years.
Jun 27, 2023
How to Naturally Improve Your Heart Health
Heart health is crucial for seniors. Heart-related health risks — ranging from high blood pressure to cardiovascular diseases such as stroke or heart attacks — become more prevalent as we age.
Jun 14, 2023
ThriveMore Expands with Purchase of 70 Acres for a New Senior Living Community
Although site plans for the Carolina Colours community are in the early stages, ThriveMore aims to construct 202 independent living units and 32 apartments. With careful consideration of the evolving needs of seniors, ThriveMore is committed to creating a community that fosters growth, independence, and connection.
May 30, 2023
Senior Friendly Travel Destinations
As a senior, you have the time and liberty to work on your bucket list and create lasting memories. Pack up your things, grab your sunscreen and your summer hat, and gear up for an adventure. Here are some of the best senior-friendly vacation spots locally and internationally.
Feb 23, 2023
Discounts Available for Senior Citizens
One of the benefits of aging is the numerous discounts available to seniors — a big perk you’ve certainly earned. Typically, the age qualification number begins with 50, but keep in mind it’s not a number that’s the same across the board. If there is uncertainty, just ask a business or service for more clarity about available discounts for senior citizens.
Apr 25, 2023
How to Manage Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving
As fulfilling as it is to be in the helping profession, it can also take a toll on your mental health and well-being. Sometimes, when you spend all hours of the day taking care of your loved ones or worrying about them nonstop, you can feel burnt out or drained. If this is true for you, you may have a case of compassion fatigue.
Oct 27, 2022
Health Benefits of Pets for Seniors
There’s something quite special and unique when it comes to the power of pets and how it affects senior health. Studies have shown pet companionship can improve one’s well-being by introducing amazing physical and mental benefits. And the truth is, it doesn’t matter how old or how young you are; the companionship of a pet can significantly improve anyone’s quality of life. Take a look at this list of some of the most notable health benefits of pets for seniors.
Aug 9, 2022
Employee in the Spotlight: Tatum Myers
Meet Tatum Myers, the Healthcare Administrator at Brookridge Retirement Homes. She perfectly embodies the compassion and kindness you’ll find when visiting our beautiful community.
Dec 20, 2022
Self-Care Tips for Seniors
Self-care is not just for younger generations; it’s just as important for seniors to prioritize their well-being. Taking care of yourself fosters a healthy balance of emotional, physical, and mental strength, which not only allows you to handle stress better, but also nurtures a positive outlook that allows life to be enjoyed more fully. Consider the following self-care advice for seniors.
Dec 6, 2022
Why Exercise Is Important for Seniors
As you age, exercise becomes more crucial to maintaining your well-being and health. In this article, we’ll discuss a number of encouraging reasons why seniors should aim for an active lifestyle and the benefits that come with it.
Sep 21, 2022
Tips for Caregivers
Being a caregiver is a noble and sacrificial undertaking with an understanding you are providing care and support to another human being who can’t provide for themselves without your assistance. It can also be very challenging if steps aren’t taken to ensure your wellness is a priority — and unfortunately, caregiver burnout is a common reality.
Sep 21, 2022
What Is the Difference Between Independent Living and Assisted Living?
The major difference between the two is all about an individual’s ability to manage daily activities without any extra assistance, which affects housing and care options. Let’s explore more.
May 16, 2022
Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina brings home top honors from LeadingAge North Carolina
Winston-Salem based Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina (BRH) was honored twice this month at the annual LeadingAge North Carolina conference.
Jun 14, 2022
Benefits of Volunteering for Seniors
Retirement is often thought of as a time to take it easy, enjoy travel, explore new hobbies, spend time with family, and more — whatever you’d like to do with much-deserved extra time on your hands. However, some seniors may find they miss the structure, productivity, and social interaction that came with a consistent work schedule. If that’s the case, consider these five benefits of volunteering. Your time, talents, skills, and experiences can be invaluable resources to those who need assistance.
Aug 1, 2022
What to Look for in a Retirement Community
Finding the right place to call home for retirement is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. So many factors need to be considered when it comes time for aging adults to start thinking about future plans, such as the right location, residential options, needed amenities and services, lifestyle preference, healthcare for the future, and more.
Apr 26, 2022
What Is the Importance of Sleep?
Getting a good night of sleep is important for everyone, but as we age, it’s good to assess if there are any areas for improvement. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation can lead to a list of issues, including the condition of your health, cognitive decline, and a decrease in quality of life.
May 31, 2022
How to Improve Your Overall Health
At Baptist Retirement Homes, we want to share things you can do to improve your overall health and continue living an active lifestyle. Following these tips can improve your overall health, form good habits, and complement independent living.
Apr 13, 2022
Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina partners with Comprehensive Rehab Consultants, adds physiatry position to Brookridge team
Brookridge works to enhance care offerings through its partnership with CRC. These expanded services provide an environment that cuts down the time and cost to rehabilitate.
Mar 23, 2022
Questions to Ask When Looking for a Retirement Community
With some research, on-site tours, budget considerations, and a list of the right questions, you’ll be able to make a well-informed decision. Here’s a list of some questions to ask before moving into your retirement community of choice.
Feb 25, 2022
Reasons to Retire in North Carolina
In addition to all the perks of wonderful natural surroundings, major attractions, historical roots, and more, Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina is one of the most respected providers for retirement in North Carolina with four locations throughout the state. Our beautiful communities include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care.
Jan 14, 2022
When to Move to Senior Living
Aging adults may prefer the simplified lifestyle and convenience offered at Life Plan Communities that provide a flourishing, maintenance-free lifestyle with a continuum of care in place should it ever be needed.
Mar 9, 2022
Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina building dementia care program
Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina has teamed up with Rachael Wonderlin, founder of Dementia by Day, and will work together to build a dementia program for Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina.
Jan 6, 2022
What Is a Life Plan Community?
Brookridge in Winston-Salem and Taylor Glen in Concord want to give our residents peace of mind for the future by offering a promise of care, which will ensure they receive the best possible care for the rest of their lives in an environment where they will be comfortable and happy.
Dec 6, 2021
What to Look for in a Senior Living Community
Baptist Retirement Homes is one of the most respected providers of residential and healthcare living options for older adults. Since 1951, our faith-based, not-for-profit organization has been committed to providing quality care and a meaningful way of life at each of our beautiful retirement communities.
Nov 5, 2021
Brookridge Retirement Community: Enhancing the meaning of home
Inviting old and new friends alike to consider Brookridge Retirement Community is definitely saying “Welcome home,” as the lovely 46-acre wooded campus has enormous appeal on many levels, including freedom, security, and lifelong care.
Oct 12, 2021
Our friendly workplace environment produces excellent resident experiences
Baptist Retirement Homes is dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment that makes our facilities feel like home to team members and residents alike.
Mar 11, 2021
Meet Jennifer Bartscht, our new Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Baptist Retirement Homes has selected Jennifer Bartscht as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Sep 30, 2021
Senior living communities working together to create opportunities and sense of community
Join our team and help change lives one day at a time.
Jul 27, 2021
What Is Independent Living?
Whether you’re considering finding an independent living community for yourself or searching for a loved one, please let us know if Baptist Retirement Homes may be of assistance.
Aug 26, 2020
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What's the Difference?
Understanding the difference between assisted living and memory care is important when it comes to making decisions about your loved one’s future, especially the types of senior living options that are available.
Nov 12, 2020
Designing Garden Homes for the Future of Brookridge
Introducing Brookridge's Garden Homes.
Jul 29, 2020
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Baptist Retirement Homes Announces Reed VanderSlik as the New President and CEO
Baptist Retirement Homes is excited to announce the arrival of Reed VanderSlik as the new President and CEO.