Articles about Senior Living
Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have known that seniors were among the most vulnerable to the virus and required special attention. In care facilities, seniors were quarantined – separated from family and friends by glass partitions or sheer distance. To society’s credit, those same seniors were among the first persons to … Read more
Working for a nonprofit that was designed specifically to provide support to caregivers for dementia patients through group activities has been, to say the least, an overwhelming challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. One year after scurrying to adapt existing programs to online and having to come up with new ways to help families living with … Read more
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