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...
Retiring in Greenville, SC Nestled against the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the heart of South Carolina’s Upcountry, Greenville boasts a reinvigorated community with the fastest-growing population in the state. If you’re an active senior who loves the mountains, retiring in Greenville, SC, offers charming small-town life...
No News is Good News!! We are continuing to test all staff and residents in the Arboretum for COVID regularly. We are pleased to report, we haven’t detected a case of the virus since February 9. We are also continuing to encourage our unvaccinated staff members to...
The Woodlands’ Test Results Again this week, our testing indicated no active cases of COVID in our community. Restrictions have changed only slightly, see underlined information below for changes. COVID Restrictions Following are COVID restrictions for the week beginning March 8, 2021. Based on The Woodlands’ excellent test...