With views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a gorgeous tree-lined Main Street, and plenty of food and fun, Greenville is a Southern hot spot for a reason. But did you know that Greenville is also within a few hours’ drive of some of the area’s best day trips? Whether you’re looking for an invigorating hike, …
How to Build Lasting Friendships
Everyone wants deep, enduring friendships – the types of friendships that span time, miles, and life experiences. However, an unbreakable bond doesn’t spontaneously develop. If you want great friends – friends who truly understand you, friends who will stand by you through thick and thin, friends who will last a lifetime – you’ll need to …
How to Keep in Touch with Friends and Loved Ones
It’s a sad fact that many people live far away from their most cherished friends and family. Many years ago, that distance might have stifled relationships because there were so few ways to communicate over long distances. These days, we’re tremendously lucky to have a great wealth of technologies available that make long-distance communication quick, …
The Art of a Handwritten Letter
No one can deny that technologies like texting, e-mailing, and social media have improved the world in many ways. They offer speed and convenience, they create a digital paper trail, and they’re tremendously helpful for people with illegibly bad handwriting. Unfortunately, as these technologies have become more popular, handwritten letters have fallen by the wayside. Although …
Christmas Games for Seniors
One of the best things about the holiday season is that it brings people together. Friends, family, and neighbors come together to celebrate at parties and dinners throughout December. Although conversation and eating often dominate large parts of these celebrations, if you have a little extra time on your hands, why not play a few …
Things to Do in Greenville for Seniors
Some people say, “You are who your friends are,” but we’d argue that your surroundings play an even bigger role in your identity and the way you spend your time. When looking for a place to live out some of the best years of your life, chose an affordable city with leisure activities galore. Consider retiring …
Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that nearly 70 percent of adults over the age of 65 will require long-term care, and when the time comes, many family members and caregivers are tasked with selecting a long-term care community for their loved one. Needless to say, the choices can be overwhelming. Assisted living facilities may …
Best Restaurants in Greenville
You know things are going well in Greenville when the Food Network dubs the city “South Carolina’s rising star on the restaurant scene.” The city’s dining selection is growing so quickly that finding the best restaurants in Greenville has become more and more difficult. There are so many delicious options. These 10 restaurants have passed …
Questions to Ask a Memory Care Facility
You want the best for your loved ones. That’s why, when it comes time to select an assisted living or memory care facility for an aging member of your family, the choices can be overwhelming. How do you decide if a facility is the right fit? More importantly, how can you ensure the quality of …
How to Write a Memoir
Have you ever dreamt of writing a memoir? One of the best ways to celebrate your life is to put pen to paper, but sometimes people feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea and never get started. This might be the first time they’ve tried to sit down and write something that wasn’t for a …
