Articles about Senior Living
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
Relaxing in Adirondack chairs by the lagoon after a morning game of bocce ball is a regular carefree pastime enjoyed by the residents of the Franke at Seaside retirement community. With recent renovations, their choices for movement, meandering and meditation have only grown. Franke at Seaside is introducing new and improved assets to their young … Read more
Mount Pleasant Gardens, a local Sinceri Senior Living community, is making daily living activities less confusing and more satisfying for its memory care residents – and helping their families financially in the process. It is always a challenge to ensure residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s experience joy and fulfillment while still keeping them safe and … Read more