Taylor Glen Celebrates Grand Opening of North Carolina's First Green House Home for Memory Care
Taylor Glen celebrated the grand opening of its Green House home, marking the first of its kind in North Carolina dedicated to memory care.
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Oct 30, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Brookridge Earns Honorable Mention Prize in Design
We are pleased to share that Environments for Aging Magazine has named Brookridge’s Couples Memory Care project as honorable mention in the 29th Annual Design Showcase, that honors the innovative design solutions in senior living spaces. This project was conceived by ThriveMore and national experts in architecture, CJMW Architecture, and dementia experts, Dementia by Day, to provide for an unmet need in senior living: keeping couples with a memory loss diagnosis together as they age.
Dec 16, 2024
Announcing the Name of Our New Senior Living Community in New Bern!
ThriveMore is thrilled to share an important milestone in the development of our newest senior living community. After much thought, input, and consideration, we are proud to announce that the community will be named: Brice Pointe, A ThriveMore Community.
Jul 26, 2024
Senior Housing News Discussion
In May 2024, the Senior Housing News BRAIN Conference took place in Chicago. ThriveMore CEO and President Reed VanderSlik and Vice President of Operations Jessica McCollum sat down with Dementia by Day Founder and CEO Rachael Wonderlin and Senior Housing News to discuss a need in memory care that is currently unfulfilled: a Couples Memory Care program.
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.
Feb 12, 2024
ThriveMore proudly welcomes Mike Brady as our new Chief Financial Officer!
Mike Brady has been selected to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective in February 2024.
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.
Oct 1, 2023
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ThriveMore Purchases Ardenwoods Community Near Asheville
ThriveMore, formerly Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina, is pleased to announce it is growing and will serve more seniors with the acquisition of Ardenwoods Continuing Care Retirement Community outside Asheville, North Carolina.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 31, 2022
Our Focus Has Not Changed. But Our Name Has.
Introducing ThriveMore, the new name of Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina.
Oct 27, 2022
Employee in the Spotlight: Jessica McCollum
Jessica McCollum, Vice President of Operations at Baptist Retirement Homes, recently graduated from the 2022 Larry Minnix Leadership Academy program through LeadingAge, a national organization in aging services that supports and enables people to live fully as they age.
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.
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.
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.
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.