Articles about Senior Living
Dr. Melba Hernandez-Tejada and her team at the Elder Abuse Assessment Training and Mental Health Services Program of the College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina have conducted research on elder abuse for more than a decade. Their groundbreaking research on national and state levels has been funded by grants from the […]
Choosing the right people to help care for loved ones or the right place to retire can be a daunting task and one that many more people are faced with as they live longer. While there are a variety of retirement living options around Charleston, one community has been developed exclusively for adults 55 and […]
The golden years are usually spent planning trips, clocking more time on the golf course and perhaps finally organizing that book club. More often than not, later years are also sprinkled with more visits to health care professionals. But if you want to truly enjoy life post-retirement, keeping your health in check is key. Seniors […]
If you seek the best assisted living community for your loved one, look no further than Ashley Landing. Located in North Charleston, this full-service community combines the comforts of home with daily conveniences and medical services that meet the needs of all residents. Matthew Baker, the executive director at Ashley Landing, shared what’s at the […]
As many as 1 million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, which is more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease. In the Carolinas, some 34,000 people are living with the disabling disease alone. “Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s,” explained John Lehr, […]
A home is more than a roof over our heads. It’s a place to feel safe, gather with family and friends and build memories. But as we or our loved ones age, housing needs can change. For some, there’s a desire to downsize. Others just need a little extra support. For many healthy seniors considering […]