“The mind really is a palace. Not only for its perception of symmetry and the outrageously beautiful, but also because it can invent, imagine and, most importantly, it can delve,” said Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison in a 2002 lecture at the University of Toronto....
You may have heard about the movement toward sustainable dining by eating locally sourced foods and reducing food waste as a way of helping the environment. But what do these concepts really mean? How does sustainable dining help our planet? Healthier for the Earth and For...
Each year, Greenville News recognizes the best of local community businesses by inviting readers to vote for their top choices. We’re proud to announce that The Woodlands at Furman was named Best Assisted Living for 2021. So why do local seniors and families turn to...
Life is busy, and even with all the technological advancements that allow us to instantly communicate with each other, people of all ages can still feel isolated. This is especially true during major life transitions like moving to a new place, starting a new career...
It’s estimated that over 6 million Americans are currently living with dementia. Although it affects everyone differently — from the speed of onset to the type of symptoms — here are some common dementia changes you may see in your loved one: Apathy or a...
Moving is never easy, but when it comes to packing up and moving from a home you’ve lived in for decades, things can become overwhelming as you begin the process. The most important thing you can do is to slow down and take the process...
Max and Trude Heller, pillars of the Greenville community and beloved Woodlands at Furman residents, inspired generations of Greenvillians and South Carolinians to be doers and to follow their dreams. From humble European roots, the Hellers came to Greenville in hope of a new future...
Baby Boomers, who are the current group of people retiring in the U.S., have spent a lot of time and money enjoying the pleasures of travel in recent years. One of the main reasons Boomers are traveling is because they can afford to. They’ve spent...
It’s a very common question, one countless adult children have had to answer: How can I talk to my parents about assisted living? Sure, it may be a fairly standard topic for some, but it’s a new one for you. This is the first time you’ve...
Science has shown our brain continues to adapt in response to new experiences regardless of our age. When we gain knowledge or practice a new skill, our brain creates new neural pathways. We increase its resilience. And we get better at coping with change. Lifelong learning is...