Articles about Senior Living
For individuals with a diagnosis of dementia, the Village at Summerville has created a small neighborhood specifically designed to offer support while encouraging them to maintain their independence. “Evergreen House was the first one of its kind in the United States,” said Ashley Edwards, residential sales counselor at The Village at Summerville. Evergreen House is … Read more
The Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is a renowned continuing care community offering exceptional apartment and cottage living, assisted living, skilled care and memory support. Recently, Bishop Gadsden added a short-term rehab center, the Christie Rehab Center, to its portfolio of facilities. “Located within the Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab, the Christie Rehab … Read more
There’s a monthly announcement that brings residents at The Bridge at Charleston hurrying to the courtyard: “The animals are waiting.” While some senior communities may offer therapy dogs or cats, residents at The Bridge at Charleston spend time with and even participate in goat yoga with miniature goats. Goat yoga is traditional yoga, except the … Read more
As baby boomers age – the last of the generation will turn 65 in 2030 – the demand for senior housing is on the rise. And many seniors are flocking to luxury communities featuring the amenities of an elegant high-end resort while offering first-class health care services. Nestled on over 100 acres of lush landscape, … Read more
One of the biggest and most critical needs for residents in a senior living community is daily physical therapy to recover from illnesses or injuries. At Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay in Mount Pleasant, physical therapy is not just a nice on-site amenity – it’s a regular way of life. “On-site therapy for … Read more
When the needs of seniors in the Charleston area change, so does Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, one of the oldest continuously operating retirement communities in the country. The Right Rev. Christopher E. Gadsden, the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Church of South Carolina, established the Episcopal Church Home on Anson Street in downtown Charleston … Read more