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...
Own a dog? Considering a move to a senior living community? If you’re a dog owner, you may think leaving your home means leaving your pet behind. Thankfully, in today’s retirement communities, pet ownership is the norm and not the exception. When you’re looking for...
When older loved ones are done with a hospital stay for illness or injury, you and they have one thing in mind: home. But often, a patient is not discharged to home; they’re discharged to rehab. How exactly does this process work, and who has...
As dementia progresses, it slowly diminishes abilities and eventually prevents your loved one from verbally communicating with you and the rest of the world. But research shows art classes for dementia patients can provide a key way for dementia patients to express themselves. That’s because...
The American dream is rooted in homeownership. One thing often left out of the dream scenario is how much time and money owning a home takes. When you’re invested in a community through your job and children’s schools, it’s all worth it. But what do...
IMPORTANT FURMAN INFORMATION Furman University officials have notified us that Woodlands residents are welcome to start walking around the lake on June 1. I mistakenly mentioned May 1 at the Resident Council meeting this afternoon. We were told that we can’t yet enter the Furman buildings, even on...
New Organization Chart I had to chuckle when one of my favorite residents mentioned to me she actually missed the Friday COVID communications! I told her we really didn’t miss writing them, meaning we are hoping the worst part of the pandemic is behind us! Nevertheless, while we...