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It’s a Proud Time to Live at Rolling Green Village Our management company, Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company, ranked highest in customer satisfaction with independent living senior living communities two years in a row — and we have you to thank for it. This award demonstrates that residents and their families are receiving the …
Read MoreIf you’re considering a move to a retirement community, you may be wondering which type of community is right for you. To help answer that question, we explain two types of senior living communities in the following paragraphs: rental retirement communities and Life Plan Communities.As you’ll discover, it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison. Both have their …
Read MoreWhen you’ve been hospitalized following an accident, illness or surgery, the last thing you want to do is extend your stay. Home, and a good night’s sleep in your own bed, is where most want to go. But the familiar setting of home may not be the best place for you to recover, especially if …
Read MoreWe are grateful to report that Duke Power repaired the electrical line that was down on Garlington Road, restoring power to the entire RGV campus. Thanks for your patience and support over the last 36 hours of electrical outage at our community. October 30 Rolling Green Village is experiencing a continual power outage due to …
Read More“Senior living is only for ‘old’ people.” “I’ll lose my independence.” “There’s nothing to do.” Have you heard these common misperceptions? If your only experience with retirement communities was decades ago, you may believe that they’re synonymous with nursing homes. In reality, senior living communities are more like resorts than anything else. Just as society’s …
Read MoreFrom winged men on the moon to pizza with a side of conspiracy. Fake news has been around for as long as we’ve had newspapers. Back in 1835, The New York Sun ran a story about strange-looking men on the moon. The paper attributed the source to a respected Scottish astronomer who had, in fact, …
Read MoreYou hear the term “dementia” used in different contexts, but do you know what it really means? Dementia isn’t a disease per se. It’s a term for the symptoms of cognitive impairment when the brain’s ability to think, reason and remember negatively affects daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause, accounting for 60%-80% …
Read MoreWe may be biased (okay, we definitely are), but we believe every season is beautiful here in Greenville, SC. Maybe that’s because every season offers unique colors, scents, tastes and opportunities to explore, express yourself and even find yourself. In fact, we’re so passionate about sharing great things to do in Greenville, SC that we …
Read MoreWhen the leaves turn and temperatures start to fall, harvest season kicks into high gear. Food takes center stage and appetites perk up and take notice. The danger, of course, is giving into temptation and overeating. Fortunately, we’ve cooked up some healthy snack ideas for seniors that allow you to indulge your appetite without adding empty calories.
Read MoreEverybody knows that exercise is good for you. But as we grow older, we tend to exercise less. One reason is that our bodies start showing signs of wear and tear. Going for a run isn’t as fun as it used to be if your joints ache. Hopping on a bike can be risky if …
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