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Importance of Healthy Eating for Seniors
Wouldn’t it be great if we reached a certain age and suddenly we could live well on milkshakes? French fries? Barbecued ribs and root beer? Alas, it isn’t so. Healthy eating for seniors is just as important as it is for the rest of the population. There are...
read moreActivities for Seniors to Celebrate Veterans Day
Veterans Day was first known as Armistice Day. It commemorated the World War I armistice between the allies and Germany that went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Later, the name was changed to Veterans Day, and in the United...
read moreWhat Adult Children Should Know About CCRCs
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Continuing Care Retirement Communities Let’s start with a few questions — What is a CCRC? How do CCRCs differ from other senior living options? What do I need to know if I’m considering CCRC senior living for my loved one? In the most...
read moreAttractions for Seniors in Morganton, NC
Welcome to Nature’s Playground From the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the close-knit charm of downtown, folks around here know the key to the good life is a great location. In fact, with so many things to do in Morganton, Grace Ridge residents seem to always...
read moreGrace Ridge Featured on Local News Practicing Social Distancing
The Coronavirus has people from coast to coast hunkering down inside their homes. But at Grace Ridge, residents can be found practicing social distancing while enjoying the views and fresh air. Residents are spending more time outdoors on their balconies – some even enjoying old hobbies including painting.
read moreResidents Make the Most Out of Sheltering in Place
Even in these uncertain times, residents at Grace Ridge are staying positive. The News Herald wrote a great article featuring an inside look at how the residents are keeping a good attitude.
read moreFrom snow tubing to musical theater: Grace Ridge announces 2020 wellness events
Indoor snow tubing, a hammered dulcimer concert, wine tasting with llamas, and a visit to a pinball museum. These are just a few of the fun and diverse activities lined up for Grace Ridge residents next year.
read moreGrace Ridge committed to creating inclusive community for LGBT seniors
With just over 200 residents and an intimate 52-acre campus, Grace Ridge has always been an open arms and inclusive retirement community where neighbors become friends and friends...
read moreMake some noise! Grace Ridge welcomes music therapist Chesley Mercado.
Morganton native Chesley Mercado has always loved music and sharing it with others. Growing up, she played flute, violin and piano for patients at local hospitals, developmental centers and nursing homes.
read moreGrace Ridge resident Bill Allman goes to bat
Resident guest blog by Frank Juliano Bill Allman has dedicated himself to sports and to his community, but in the early 1950s he spent a week with the Cleveland Indians. “(Pitcher)...
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