Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge. A cocktail of chemicals is released into the bloodstream, causing your brain to become more alert, your pulse to speed up, and your muscles to tense so that you’re ready to respond more quickly to any threat or demand. Under the right circumstances, stress has a protective …
Tips for Adjusting to Retirement
Retirement comes to people in different ways. Some are delighted to leave behind a job they disliked or found unfulfilling. Some are forced to step out of the workforce by health concerns or other issues. Others are leaving behind a career that they’re happy with, but they’re doing it on a positive note because they …
Famous South Carolinians
What do heavyweight boxer Joe Frazier, soul singer James Brown, and noted abstract artist Jasper Johns have in common? Believe it or not, they’re all from South Carolina! Who are the other famous South Carolinians you should know?
How to Create a Memory Book for Your Family
Photo albums are lovely, but sometimes there’s more to a story than a simple photo. What about the recipe written in your grandma’s beautiful handwriting? What about the funny incident that happened right after you took that perfect photograph? What about your grandchildren’s silly drawings? A memory book allows you to capture far more of …
How to Remember Your Dreams
What did you dream about last night? Did you fly on a magic carpet over a moonlit city? Did you confront a monster in the woods? Or maybe you walked down the halls of your old high school, desperately searching for your classroom before the bell rang? It’s incredible that our minds can travel so …
Spring Crafts for Seniors
Spring is one of the most colorful seasons on the calendar. Flowers are in bloom, trees turn green again, and a little more sunshine makes everything feel cheerier. Why not invite that beauty inside with some spring crafts for seniors?
Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
There’s something wonderfully satisfying about watching a plant grow from a seed (or a seedling) to a full-fledged, thriving plant. With the right amount of sunlight, enough water to drink, and some love and care, you can help a plant reach its full potential. If you’re curious about gardening but not yet fully committed to …
How to Make a Family Cookbook
For those who love to cook (as well as those who love to eat), there is an indescribable joy in watching a recipe get passed down from generation to generation. Perhaps you grew up eating your grandma’s famous pierogi. Then one day, your father taught you how to make the pierogi. When your own children …
The Climate in Greenville, SC
From the rolling green hills to the great local culture, there’s a lot to appreciate about Greenville. One of the best things about living here is the weather. If you want to live in a place where you can enjoy the seasons and get outdoors, you’ll love the climate in Greenville, SC!
Care Package Ideas for Seniors
Popularity can have consequences. Proprietary eponyms are proof of that. As Wiktionary explains, a proprietary eponym is a trademark that is used to refer to an entire generic type of item. If you’ve ever dubbed any old hook-and-loop fastener Velcro or requested a facial tissue by asking for a Kleenex, then you’ve used a proprietary …
