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
Advanced Hearing Care: Summer is a Good Time to Check Your Ears
Mount Pleasant Magazine recently lent an ear to the experts from Advanced Hearing Care to learn about new technological advancements in the auditory field and how when it comes to hearing loss, an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” One of the most critical aspects to remember about hearing loss is that “it’s a medical condition, and it needs to be addressed in a … [Read more...] about Advanced Hearing Care: Summer is a Good Time to Check Your Ears
Four Thoughts on Aging
1 - The Cumulative We In 1982’s “Walking on Water,” novelist/essayist Madeleine L’Engle noted, “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” Is that true? Is 13-year-old Mike inside the 50-something Mike now tapping away on my laptop? Does 34-year-old, nervous-first-time-father Mike reside in there as well? And what about … [Read more...] about Four Thoughts on Aging
Managing Diabetes in the Golden Years
As people age, it’s easy to mistake symptoms of Type 2 diabetes as simply part of the process of getting older. Increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, poor healing of wounds and vision changes are all signs of diabetes which often get brushed aside. Even if you suspect you may have the disease, it can be difficult to diagnose. Cathy Reinhart, a registered nurse with … [Read more...] about Managing Diabetes in the Golden Years
