Articles about Senior Living
For those experiencing memory loss, there are usually only three options for care: family care, home care and 24/7 care in a facility. “None of them are great options,” said David AvRutick, co-founder and president of Alice’s Clubhouse. “The first two don’t provide enough stimulation and the last one you don’t want to use until … Read more
As Donna and John neared their long-awaited retirement, John began having trouble at work. His company offered him early retirement, which he accepted with a mix of relief and regret. At home, Donna began noticing unusual patterns with John, causing Donna to suggest that John visit a neurologist. At that visit, the neurologist informed him, … Read more
The idea of robots caring for humans seems like something out of a science fiction film like “WALL-E,” where robots cared for humans on a spaceship. Although robots have yet to take over human care, that time may be fast approaching as they are being used to perform some eldercare duties and provide companionship for … Read more
When it comes to really knowing what distinguishes Bishop Gadsden from all other senior living communities in the area, look no further than the residents themselves. They are the ones who participate in the activities, dine and explore what “BG” life has to offer. “BG” – that’s the term of endearment known by all; it’s … Read more
In the early 1980s, Upstate South Carolina resident Louie Lewis was visiting his parents in Taylors when his 68-year-old father stood up, stretched and moaned, “Oh, my aching body.” “And I said, ‘Well, dad, maybe you should take up a good weight-training program,’” Lewis recalled. “And he sort of gave me the evil eye because … Read more
When Geri Morris was forced to retire in 1998 from the Greenville Housing Authority, she was at the top of her game in every facet: pay, responsibility, performance and work ethic – often putting in 12-hour days and loving every minute of it. Her only crime was that she had reached the age of 79, … Read more