Bill Breen and Hannah Paramore Breen share how Bill improves his golf game and life through planning, tips and their membership with LiveWell By Blakeford.
When it comes to top recommendations someone can do to stay active and healthy to improve their golf game on and off the course, Bill suggests that one starts with eating right. "Practice daily stretching and have a workout plan. Just move, play golf regularly. Walk as much as possible to stay in shape," he says.
He stresses how having a plan is "a big deal," and how everyone should set goals for all aspects of their lives. "Making plans can be a motivator to look back on because writing down goals holds you accountable," he adds.
When it comes to golf, Bill says it’s important to be patient and to keep learning how to improve one's game. For instance, as an instructor at Harpeth Valley Golf Center, he regularly gives his students an assessment to determine what plan of action to take at that time and then reassesses a month later.
He also suggests seeing a nutritionist, which he did after he noticed he was getting tired mentally. One of the benefits was determining to which foods he was allergic. After eliminating those triggers from his diet, he was able to manage his weight and mental toughness, which helped improve his golf game.
Preparing for the future is important to the Breens, both personally and professionally. Hannah says it gives them peace of mind and allows them to focus on what they enjoy day-to-day.
Personal experiences led them down this planning path. Hannah says her mother has been in Alzheimer’s care for the past five years, and Bill has lost uncles during that time as well. This also showed them how expensive and confusing medical care can be, which is one of the reasons they chose to become members of LiveWell. The program pairs members with a care coordinator who helps navigate the health care system with members by attending appointments and breaking down medical jargon.
Planners by nature, LiveWell allows the Breens to remain active while taking the burden off family members. They can use Blakeford’s amenities, including a new wellness center set to open this summer, while living at home.
It all started with a simple phone call, and now a little more than a year into the program, the Breens are happy with their decision and looking forward to seeing what the future holds.
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Senior PGA golfer Bill Breen’s career wins include the Tennessee State Senior Open he won four times. A PGA member since 1989, Bill has taught tens of thousands of golfers from the beginner to the tour level professional for more than 30 years. He has played in the U.S. Senior Open twice. He played in the PGA Professional Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico, televised on national television in April this year.
He has two tournaments coming up this summer. In June, he says he will try for his fifth win at the Tennessee PGA Senior State Open. In July, he will travel to Wales to attempt the British Senior Open.
An important part of his preparation and planning include LiveWell, which combines the best aspects of a long-term care plan, private home care and retirement community living into an innovative package. Although more than 35 Life Plan at-home programs are in operation across the country, company representatives indicate LiveWell By Blakeford is the only program in Middle Tennessee, with a new location in Sewanee, Tennessee.