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From the latest community news to our recent blog posts, we’ll keep you up to date on all the happenings at our active retirement community and more.

The Informer Newsletter
March 13, 2025
Perk Up: The Surprising Benefits of Coffee for Seniors

Coffee offers surprising benefits for seniors, from mental clarity and physical energy to heart health and social connections. Learn about its perks in this post.

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March 13, 2025
Climbing to New Heights: Why Seniors Are Rocking the Climbing Wall

At Cedarfield, we believe in embracing new adventures at any age. Rock climbing is the latest hit among our residents, offering fitness, fun, and confidence!

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February 13, 2025
How Cold Weather Impacts Seniors

Discover how the cold weather impacts seniors, including physical, behavioral and cognitive challenges, and learn helpful tips for staying healthy this winter.

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January 28, 2025
Staying Active During the Winter

Keeping yourself active during the winter months with various activities and options improves your mood and health.

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December 5, 2024
Gift Ideas for Independent Living Residents

Explore practical yet thoughtful gift ideas for seniors in Life Plan Communities that bring them comfort and joy. Consider these options this holiday season.

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November 13, 2024
Enjoying the Holidays in a Senior Living Community

Discover ways to celebrate the holidays in a Life Plan Community with festive decor, volunteering and wellness support. Find tips for a balanced holiday season.

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October 1, 2024
Outdoor Activities for Seniors During the Fall

Enjoy outdoor activities for seniors during the fall to take advantage of cooler weather while enjoying the benefits, from physical well-being to socialization.

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September 30, 2024
Rising College Senior Follows Mom’s Journey into Senior Living Leadership

Learn more about Cedarfield's Summer intern, Noah!

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September 3, 2024
5 Do It Yourself (DIY) Projects for Seniors to Enjoy

Discover five DIY projects for seniors. From scrapbooking to pressing flowers, learn some of the ways residents are staying active and engaged.

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August 30, 2024
Fall Activities for Seniors

Explore fall activities for older adults, from culinary projects to exploring Richmond. See how seniors are staying active and engaged this autumn.

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August 26, 2024
Recent Renovations at Cedarfield

Find out more about Cedarfield's recent renovations!

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August 26, 2024
Cedarfield: Exceptional Support, Your Way

Find out more about what sets Cedarfield apart as Richmond's premier senior living community.

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April 24, 2017
Introducing our new Executive Director

Upon the announcement of Nancy Brechtelsbauer’s retirement in December of 2016, the search for a new Cedarfield executive director was launched. After several months of searching, Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Shaw to the position starting April 2017. Shaw brings seventeen years of senior living experience to …

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May 27, 2016
Twenty Events To Celebrate Twenty Years

04/marked the beginning of a series of 20 events and activities in 20 weeks, which will conclude with a final big bash, Cheers to 20 Years, planned for August. See what has been going on at Cedarfield as we count down the 20 weeks!

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December 3, 2015
Giving Back to the Community

Driven 2 Destiny Outreach Center is a non-profit providing outreach and resources to people and families experiencing temporary set-backs due to unemployment, illness or other life-changing events. The center provides vocational training, parenting classes and more. They also offer Christmas Camps that give children a safe place to spend the day when school is closed …

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October 14, 2014
Cedarfield Special Care Center

Caring for a loved one with an advanced dementia disease (such as Alzheimer’s) can be overwhelming to families and friends. Statistically, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will live an average of eight years and as many as 20 or more years from the onset of symptoms. Eventually, 24-hour personal care may be required, whether in …

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March 13, 2025
Perk Up: The Surprising Benefits of Coffee for Seniors

Coffee offers surprising benefits for seniors, from mental clarity and physical energy to heart health and social connections. Learn about its perks in this post.

read more
March 13, 2025
Climbing to New Heights: Why Seniors Are Rocking the Climbing Wall

At Cedarfield, we believe in embracing new adventures at any age. Rock climbing is the latest hit among our residents, offering fitness, fun, and confidence!

read more
February 13, 2025
How Cold Weather Impacts Seniors

Discover how the cold weather impacts seniors, including physical, behavioral and cognitive challenges, and learn helpful tips for staying healthy this winter.

read more
January 28, 2025
Staying Active During the Winter

Keeping yourself active during the winter months with various activities and options improves your mood and health.

read more
December 5, 2024
Gift Ideas for Independent Living Residents

Explore practical yet thoughtful gift ideas for seniors in Life Plan Communities that bring them comfort and joy. Consider these options this holiday season.

read more
November 13, 2024
Enjoying the Holidays in a Senior Living Community

Discover ways to celebrate the holidays in a Life Plan Community with festive decor, volunteering and wellness support. Find tips for a balanced holiday season.

read more
October 1, 2024
Outdoor Activities for Seniors During the Fall

Enjoy outdoor activities for seniors during the fall to take advantage of cooler weather while enjoying the benefits, from physical well-being to socialization.

read more
September 30, 2024
Rising College Senior Follows Mom’s Journey into Senior Living Leadership

Learn more about Cedarfield's Summer intern, Noah!

read more
September 3, 2024
5 Do It Yourself (DIY) Projects for Seniors to Enjoy

Discover five DIY projects for seniors. From scrapbooking to pressing flowers, learn some of the ways residents are staying active and engaged.

read more
August 30, 2024
Fall Activities for Seniors

Explore fall activities for older adults, from culinary projects to exploring Richmond. See how seniors are staying active and engaged this autumn.

read more
August 26, 2024
Recent Renovations at Cedarfield

Find out more about Cedarfield's recent renovations!

read more
August 26, 2024
Cedarfield: Exceptional Support, Your Way

Find out more about what sets Cedarfield apart as Richmond's premier senior living community.

read more