Lifting Loneliness For People Living With Dementia

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Dementia has the power to make those affected feel isolated – but it doesn’t have to. Those living with dementia and their caretakers can turn to Respite Care Charleston for care programming and social support. Dementia is a group of symptoms related to the loss of cognitive abilities, like memory, decision making and other executive … Read more

Helping Seniors and Their Loved Ones Make Tough Decisions

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More than 900,000 seniors currently call South Carolina home, and that number is projected to increase dramatically through 2030. Unquestionably, the Palmetto State is an attractive place to “hunker down” for those remaining golden years. However, with aging come the inevitable medical, mental, emotional, social and financial challenges unique to older populations, and the many … Read more

Getting a Jump-start: Long-term Therapy for Fecal Incontinence

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Palmetto Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Center is offering a therapy to help patients experiencing fecal incontinence jump-start their bodies and their lives. With normal function, bowel movements are controlled by the sacral nerve, which signals to the brain when the bowels are full, informing us it is time to use the restroom. In a patient … Read more

Be Heard by Your Hearing Care Providers

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Holy City Hearing co-owners Nancy and Derrick Woods can personally relate to their clients’ experiences with hearing loss. In fact, Derrick was their first customer, having struggled with hearing issues since he was a toddler. “Unlike lots of providers, both of us understand the impact of hearing loss on people’s lives and what it means … Read more

Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery

Offering services including dry needling, spine care and neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, CORA Physical Therapy is dedicated to ensuring Charleston seniors have access to therapies that keep them energized, active and living their lives to the fullest. As they prepare to open their newest location on Johns Island, the team at CORA Physical Therapy anticipates … Read more

A Good Night’s Sleep

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An estimated 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that causes the airway to collapse or become blocked. Nicole Dahlkemper, D.M.D., of Water’s Edge Dentistry, explained that sleep apnea prevents you from recharging and getting a restful night’s sleep. If you’re not getting enough oxygen while sleeping, your body … Read more

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