Articles about Senior Living
Expert guidance for navigating senior living options By Lilly Hensley With more than 40 senior living communities in the greater Charleston area, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. According to Allison Lanford, Senior Care Advisor and Owner of Assisted Living Locators of Charleston, every family’s situation is unique, making personalized guidance essential. “The biggest … Read more
How a new generation is redefining community & connection at The Village at Summerville By Tess Farmer Retirement is changing. Today’s older adults aren’t necessarily looking for a quiet place to slow down; they’re looking for a place to keep going. At The Village at Summerville, a Life Plan Community for adults 62 and over, … Read more
Respite Care Charleston expands programs and services to help families navigate Alzheimer’s Nearly 13,500 families in the Charleston area are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD), and more than 125,000 South Carolinians are living with ADRD, according to the most recent data from SC Alzheimer’s Disease Registry. Behind … Read more
Student-driven sensory spaces take shape at Alice’s Clubhouse By Jenny Peterson At Alice’s Clubhouse, innovation at the dementia-specific medical-model day center grows out of everyday moments, holistic attentiveness and a willingness to try something new. When a doctoral-level occupational therapy student, completing her capstone project at the memory care center, noticed members becoming overwhelmed or … Read more
Keeping the mind, body and soul actively engaged as we age is one of the keys to a healthier, more fulfilled life. For seniors, a lifestyle that fosters these values can make a significant impact on mental and physical health. At The Willows of Easley, we create a culture that encourages these focal points – … Read more
After decades of searching, Harvard researchers may have found a new way to slow Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests lithium may influence Alzheimer’s progression Alzheimer’s disease is among the most feared diagnosis a person can receive. More than 7 million Americans are living with the disease today, and the number is expected to rise as … Read more