Articles about Senior Living
It is a well-known fact that a successful career provides a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction; therefore, the concept of “never retiring” is likely not surprising to most people. There are a variety of reasons why modern-day seniors choose to remain actively engaged in the workforce. Robin Finley, a licensed marriage and family therapist … Read more
The number of older people experiencing homelessness is on the rise. The nightmare scenario can happen somewhat unexpectedly at an age where financial recovery is challenging – extended health problems that jeopardize income and ability to pay the mortgage and other bills, coupled with new medical bills, a financially draining divorce and a global pandemic’s … Read more
Until we discover that ever elusive Fountain of Youth, we will all inevitably experience signs of aging – such as wrinkles. While we cannot defy the process of getting old, we can at least moderate its effects. One way to combat those pesky wrinkles is with over-the-counter treatments. The best option is retinol or wrinkle … Read more
Since the 1850s, Bishop Gadsden, known then as the Episcopal Church Home, has been providing excellence in senior living. Today, Bishop Gadsden is designated as one of the oldest senior communities in the United States still in operation and has expanded beyond its original downtown footprint – and its original five acres on James Island … Read more
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