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When we don’t get enough sleep, it affects our mind and body, but how much sleep do you need and does that change as you age? How Much Sleep Do Seniors Need? Dana Blalock, DDS, founder and owner of Sleep Better South Carolina, said most people need between six and eight hours of sleep a … Read more
I’m getting ready to eat breakfast, and I reach for the milk I’ve been thinking about pouring over a nourishing concoction of Grape-Nuts, blackberries and several varieties of nuts. Just for the heck of it, I put my eyeballs – with help from my reading glasses – on that near-invisible little line of type that … Read more
Nature at Work: A Statewide Initiative Connecting Health, Business and the Outdoors A recently launched program provides a practical framework for building healthier people, workplaces and communities across the Palmetto State. By Lisa Moody BreslinDr. Susan Johnson, a longtime leader in workforce well-being and public health, has launched Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative … Read more
Who doesn’t love a senior dog or cat? They’re loyal, they’re calm and they’re comfortable. The downside to having senior pets is that their health eventually will start to decline, and, as a responsible pet owner, you’ll have to remain proactive to ensure your four-legged friend’s long and healthy life. Caring for Senior Pets: Nutrition, … Read more
A mission 175 years in the making is growing stronger by expanding to Kiawah Island. Founded in April 1850, Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is about to open its newest expansion project – a brand-new community at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Driving down to James Island, you might believe you’ve stumbled upon … Read more
As a teenager headed off to college, Allison Lanford found herself having to navigate a complicated process of securing assisted living for one of her parents. About Assisted Living Locators Charleston Now as the owner and senior adviser of Assisted Living Locators, Lanford takes the guesswork out of preparing for when that time comes. Working … Read more