What to do When a Loved One is Diagnosed With Dementia

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A study published in January in the medical journal Nature Medicine found that the risk of developing dementia any time after age 55 among Americans is 42%, greater than double the risk reported in previous studies. It also projected dementia cases to double by 2060 to 1 million new cases diagnosed each year, a direct … Read more

Happily and Healthily Ever After

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Health Benefits of Marriage The health benefits of marriage include longer life, emotional support, and improved wellness. Learn more about the health benefits of marriage at any age. Explore more on healthy relationships and longevity Study: Health Benefits of Marriage – NCBI Skip to main content Love, Commitment, and a Lifetime of Health Ahh, love. … Read more

Pushing the Bounds of Human Longevity

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On June 20, 1785, a farmer named Eilif Philipsen died in his hometown of Kinsarvik, Norway – an unremarkable event except that Philipsen was the first documented human centenarian, dying one day short of 103 years. While Philipsen was something of an anomaly in his lifetime, his achievement has been duplicated so often in the … Read more

Short-term Rehabilitation at The Village at Summerville Available to More Than Just Residents

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When most people think of The Village at Summerville, they picture a picturesque senior community with lovely homes, ponds, fountains and trees and, of course, lots of amenities for residents. They also see active people riding bicycles, walking and swimming. There are times when people need skilled care to recover from injuries or health events. … Read more

Mount Pleasant Gardens

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Our Mission For Stand Alone Memory Care Our mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of individuals living with dementia through a loving and person centered approach to our award winning memory care approach. We believe that individuals living with dementia deserve to live a life that is full of joy, purpose, and dignity. … Read more

Franke at Seaside – Always Looking Forward

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Franke at Seaside is a retirement community with roots deeply planted in Carolina soil. Founded in 1892, Franke, as it is fondly referred to by locals, has a long history of providing care and adding enjoyment to the life of retirees by offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and short-term rehab. Moreover, … Read more

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