Articles about Senior Living
Perhaps, many years ago, during an easier time, you and your spouse or your loved ones agreed that a nursing home or care center would never be an option. Promises were made that at that time seemed absolutely doable. But that was a long time ago, and life has changed in difficult, unexpected ways. What … Read more
People who reside in assisted living and skilled nursing communities have been hit especially hard by isolation over the past several months. In order to keep them healthy and follow the guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, visits by family and … Read more
The idea to “live an extraordinary life” is at the core of what it means to be a part the Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community. But it’s not all the “bells and whistles” that make Bishop Gadsden extraordinary – the real sparkle is the people who live there. A new podcast will tell the community’s … Read more
You are not alone. That is the main message Respite Care Charleston wants to share with those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia – especially during this time. You are not alone. As RCC has shifted from in-person day programs and caregiver support groups to virtual services and conference call meetings, they … Read more
Mason Alexander and his wife Frances spend each and every day together – sharing breakfasts, taking short walks, chatting about family and friends, holding hands, watching TV. They have lived at the Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community on James Island, near Charleston, since 2004. But they haven’t lived together since January. Mason resides in the … Read more
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating malady, cursing its victims with a variety of issues ranging from involuntary movement to difficulty walking to troubling changes in speaking and handwriting. And though most Parkinson’s patients are taking medication, many of them also are fighting back – literally, in some cases – through exercise and rehab programs and … Read more