Branchlands

02/19/2026

Time for celebration! ⚜️🎉

This week, we brought New Orleans to Charlottesville. Residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras Happy Hour with festive food, masquerade masks, and live music.

02/16/2026

Love and community are always in the air at Branchlands! From lasting friendships to devoted couples, our residents shared meaningful moments as they celebrated this past weekend. 💗

02/11/2026

Play ball! Last weekend, we celebrated Super Bowl LX with a fitting watch party and happy hour with the Stan Hamrick Duo. Featuring game-day snacks, residents enjoyed some exciting football and toe-tapping live music. 🏈

02/03/2026

🧠 Brain health matters at every age.

Small daily habits can have a big impact on keeping your brain active and healthy. Harvard Medical School recommends these strategies:
➗ Challenge your brain with mental exercises or learning a new skill
😊 Nurture a positive mindset about aging
🗣️ Space out learning new information instead of trying to cram it all at once

For more tips on keeping your mind sharp, visit:

Memory lapses can occur at any age, but aging alone is generally not a cause of cognitive decline. Studies show that you can help improve memory and reduce the risk of dementia with some basic good...

01/30/2026

February is bringing on indoor fun with lots of reasons for celebration! 💘🎉

Assisted Living residents are enjoying a month of excitement between the Superbowl and a lively Mardi Gras party to hands-on Valentine’s crafts and a lunch outing to Timberwood Grill.

To view more activities, explore this month's calendar:

01/30/2026

Between Winter Olympic festivities as well as trips to Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery and Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet, Independent Living residents will have a February full of fun and flavor!

💝 To explore more activities, including our Valentine's Party, check out this month's activities calendar:

01/29/2026

With Charlottesville experiencing prolonged freezing temperatures, it can be hard to enjoy outdoor activities. At Branchlands, residents can make the most of staying indoors with a variety of engaging activities:

🧶 Arts and crafts such as knitting or painting
🙆‍♂️ Low-impact exercises such as seated stretches
🍿 Movie nights with fellow residents

For 50 indoor activities to explore, check out:

50+ positive and practical activities and ideas for older adults.

01/21/2026

We understand noticing change in a loved one's behavior can be worrisome and knowing when to seek support is not always clear.

Our latest blog walks through seven signs when someone may be ready for memory care, from forgetfulness to neglecting personal hygiene.

Learn what to watch for and when to reach out to our Linden House Memory Care community:

Knowing when to look into memory care communities can be difficult. Be on the lookout for these 7 signs your family member is ready for memory care.

01/15/2026

January has been alive with music at Branchlands! 🎶🎤

Happy Hour performances from Jaime Lloyd and Kim and Jimbo brought upbeat energy and good vibes to start 2026.

01/05/2026

Independent Living residents are ringing in the new year with two lunch outings, themed trivia events throughout the month, and more!

See what else they're up to in the January activities calendar.

01/02/2026

Branchlands residents rang in the new year with joyful celebrations, festive decor, and delicious meals. It was a wonderful way to welcome the year ahead.

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy #2026. 🍾🎊

01/02/2026

2026 is off to an exciting start at Linden House Assisted Living! From lunch outings to live music showcases, Branchlands residents are starting the new year off right.

Check out this month's activities calendar: