There’s a reason they call retirement the golden years. After all, it’s a golden opportunity to do everything you ever wanted to do, without work or daily family responsibilities to worry about during the 9-to-5. It’s easy to see the appeal of continuing care retirement communities, which are typically luxury, buy-in retirement communities that offer upscale decor, … [Read more...] about South Bay at Mount Pleasant: The Benefits of Luxury Retirement Communities
Amada Senior Care: Empowerment Comes with A Good Plan
Planning for the future comes naturally for some. For others, it is a bit more complex, especially as life’s challenges unfold – even more so when health care related concerns start to take center stage and life’s uncertainties arise. As we age, planning for the future in stages is vital, not only for ourselves but also for our potential caregivers. Planning limits those … [Read more...] about Amada Senior Care: Empowerment Comes with A Good Plan
Bishop Gadsden: Connecting with Quality In-Home Care
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community’s established BG Connections is the ideal provider for those in the Charleston area looking for in-home health care. The program, developed to offer another option to those who have difficulty caring for themselves, is both convenient and customizable. “BG Connections was created to assist residents with activities of daily … [Read more...] about Bishop Gadsden: Connecting with Quality In-Home Care
Five Star Senior Living: Celebrating Independence with the Rehab to Home Program
Chris S., a patient with Savannah Grace at the Palms’ Rehab to Home program, had taken a pretty bad fall and fractured his leg. “He was immobilized and was non-weight-bearing for quite some time,” said Janean Balach, director of rehabilitation with Savannah Grace at the Palms. “He came to us with skin issues from the fall and was extremely confused.” This was a man who … [Read more...] about Five Star Senior Living: Celebrating Independence with the Rehab to Home Program
The Crossings at West Ashley: Addressing Memory Loss in a Secure Environment
The good news is that according to a study published in January 2017 by Dr. Kenneth M. Langa in the Journal of the American Medical Association, dementia in Americans 65 and older is on the decline. The bad news is that despite the drop in numbers, dementia still affects between 4 million and 5 million Americans. Dementia is a commonly used term for a set of symptoms that … [Read more...] about The Crossings at West Ashley: Addressing Memory Loss in a Secure Environment