The Glebe's Senior Living Community Blog

As a culture, we love ranking things from best to worst. In fact, the star rating began in 1907 as a way to help people judge the quality of hotels. The practice then spread to restaurants in the late 1920s. Today, it seems like everything comes with some sort of ranking. That’s part of the …

Are you ready to take your retirement from boring to beautiful? Then live at The Glebe, where we have everything you need to enjoy life in abundance. From gorgeous senior apartment homes to unmatched amenities, see how you can start your next adventure at the best retirement community in Virginia.  Let the Natural Wonders of …

It’s no secret that the cost of everything seems to be going up and up and up. Especially health care. And when you consider almost 70% of seniors over 65 will need some type of long-term care, finding a practical solution makes sense. A Life Plan Community, like The Glebe, offers an Independent Living lifestyle …

On June 13, residents and team members pulled up chairs, spread out blankets and even parked cars to enjoy the community’s annual outdoor movie night. The event took place underneath the full strawberry moon. With popcorn, refreshments and a candy concession stand, movie-goers enjoyed a rendition of the movie Mamma Mia on a 40-foot screen. …

When it comes to gardening at The Glebe, it’s a community affair.  “Think fresh vegetables, pretty flowers and fellowship,” said Ron Miller.  Ron chairs the gardening committee that maintains the raised planting beds The Glebe’s facilities team provided. Approximately 25 residents participate.  “We have 32 flower beds assigned to participating residents,” said Facilities Director Rafael …

Swimming is a top choice for exercise among seniors, and with good reason. It’s a low-impact workout that’s gentle on your joints while engaging your entire body, including the core muscles that support your balance and mobility. Water workouts, including swimming laps and water aerobics, offer benefits like boosting your heart health, muscle strength, stability …

We’re always looking for ways to improve our quality of life. It can be tough to remain active when you feel like you’re stuck sitting inside, or need to drive to any activities. Walkable neighborhoods solve that problem, and provide engagement and activity, literally steps from your home! What makes a neighborhood walkable? Walkable neighborhoods …