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Jane Austen once said there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort, and we at The Seasons @ Alexandria couldn’t agree more. Our Personal Care suites have apartment design features that cater to the comforts of home. Welcome to a new way of living.   24/7 Care Personal Care promotes and ...

Timber Woods provides a unique setting for people 55 and over who are still active and independent. This beautiful community allows you to start doing more living like you want and also to enjoy the little things in life by switching gears from the burdens and responsibilities of  “traditional”  ...

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen KellerAll of us at BLC want your heart to be healthy! Let’s begin with a focus on heart health goals as we gear up for The American Heart Association 2019 HeartChase! BLC ...

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, January is often a good time for reflection and resolutions. Maybe now that you have a little extra time for consideration, we have a question. Did you visit an elderly loved one over the holidays and notice any changes?   If so, is it enough ...

Tis' the season to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Jesus has always been the main reason for the festivities surrounding this joyful season which is filled with laughter, love and plenty of memories of Christmas past. Years ago Christmas was always celebrated by families and friends getting together ...

Baking in the fall is the best! So many flavors filled with pumpkin spice and delicious desserts. You can still have a warm and fuzzy holiday baking experience with healthy ingredients. The oven is warming up the kitchen, holiday music is gracing your ears, and you have your special family holiday ...

BLC: Change is Beautiful, Isn't it?______________________________________________Thank you, Autumn, for reminding us that change is beautiful. Our residents begin their journey as an independent resident in an apartment such as the Long House or one of our villa units in Timber Woods. Then, when ...

Imagine being as you are now: young, vibrant, healthy, and alert. You go about daily tasks with ease. Then out of nowhere, someone places a blindfold over your eyes. On top of that, the environment you were familiar with suddenly becomes dark and filled with loud and overwhelming noise. With these ...

Moving to Baptist Life Communities isn't just about transitioning into a new place! This move is focused on new beginnings and also about living life to the fullest! Isn’t it time for you to embrace a community of great friends you can laugh with; a place where you are finally able to relax and ...

Soak up the sun while joining us in a wide array of special events and activities throughout Baptist Life Communities. From the Long House and Munro House to Timber Woods, Village Care Center and The Seasons @ Alexandria we have planned loads of fun for all the residents to enjoy. These long summer ...

In 1952, Baptist Life Communities, a non-profit, faith-based organization started a journey in Northern Kentucky with a plan to steadily grow and enhance the lives of senior residents. We have succeeded in growing into the largest retirement community, while developing quality options for senior ...

"When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine." - Unknown Life is suddenly much brighter while in the midst of luxurious surroundings and on top of that extra support is there when you need it most. Our new Personal Care suites at The Seasons @ Alexandria offer just this perfect combination. ...

While spring continues to burst forth and there is still a slight chill in the air, we have warmed ourselves by the fire pits and enjoyed the beauty that the patio area brings. Since opening in January 2018, The Seasons @ Alexandria has come to life! Staff and residents are busy bees breathing in ...

Spring is a time for renewal and revitalization. Just as in nature, rebirth and renewal are a beautiful part of life; and we all benefit from this. In fact, consider taking time right now to make a list of things in your life that need to change for the better. Positive thoughts? New life ...

Are you looking for something fun to do that also feels good and helps people? Baptist Life Communities is proud to be a sponsor and participate in one of the largest HeartChase races in the country. The American Heart Association (AHA) NKY HeartChase is loads of fun with a purpose! Dr. Robert Long,...

Now that 2018 has arrived, a lot of us are feeling somewhat sluggish, with a lack of positive thinking and on top of that our jeans are no longer comfy. Tis’ the new year to set goals for healthier habits. Realistic goals can provide us with ambition. These goals allow us to work towards something ...

As 2017 quickly comes to an end, we look back on a year filled with memories. It seems like yesterday we rung in the new year, praised Jesus on Easter, watched fireworks on the 4th, indulged our sweet tooth on Halloween, and feasted on Thanksgiving. As the temperatures drop and festivities begin, ...

Thanksgiving: A holiday that reminds us to be thankful for what we have - good health, family, friends, and financial stability to name just a few. And yet, the very next day, we race to stores, ramming people with shopping carts, and fighting others for stuff we likely don’t need. Just yesterday ...

“Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.” -Walt Disney. There’s so much more to life than just living. Living well is what we all truly want to do. Can you imagine how boring scrapbooks would be if they were filled with the bare necessities of life? At Baptist Life Communities, it goes ...

Not all heroes wear capes - some wear scrubs. Sure, nurses can’t fly, but tell that to the nurse who made it from one floor to the next in 3 minutes flat, Fitbit pulsating as their 20,000-step goal is reached. Not all heroes wear capes. Some never miss the vein on a blood draw or forgo the ...

There are over 6.5 million adults living with heart failure according to The American Heart Association. This number is predicted to hit 8 million by the year 2030. Heart failure is a chronic condition that occurs when the heart muscles are unable to successfully pump blood throughout a body. This ...

Since 1952, Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, Kentucky has been home to a portion of the Baptist Life Communities family, including residents and staff. Now, in 2017, with increasing growth and an aging building, we are quickly approaching the transition into our new location “The Seasons @ ...

It’s never too early and never too late for a person to begin a bucket list. Making a list is simple - finishing the list should take approximately one lifetime. Sometimes, life can get in the way of fully achieving one’s bucket list. Suddenly, you have more yesterdays than tomorrows. In January of ...