Move the Body to Stay Healthy

Photo of a middle-aged man exercising. Dr. Jana Upshaw of Winning Health recommends lifestyle changes that can keep patients out of surgery.

With colder weather on the way, you might start to experience achy knees and stiffer movements. In reality, you could be suffering from osteoarthritis in your knees, and the cold weather has nothing to do with it. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis – along with rheumatoid arthritis – according to … Read more

BeWell’s Philosophy on Staffing

A home care caregiver in her client's home.

Now more than ever, employers have realized the importance of communicating with their employees. Managers have found themselves socially and professionally distanced from their staff, be it from working at home or adjusting work schedules so that employees’ shifts are staggered throughout the day. Whatever the case, communication has become a victim of circumstance. For … Read more

Living Life at South Bay

An assisted living resident during the pendemic talking to her activities director.

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

Getting the Best Hearing Aids

A patient gets a hearing evaluation for hearing aids.

By Janet E. Perrigo Remember the days of bulky, awkward hearing aids with batteries that were always dying and with feedback levels that were frequently a source of major aggravation? My children’s grandfather often relegated his earpiece to his front shirt pocket because he found the device to be more troublesome than it was worth. … Read more

Living Life Pain Free

A family out for fun thanks to grandpa's physical therapy and pain management medications.

By Theresa Stratford You have tried everything at this point. You cannot sleep at night and it is affecting your quality of life. It’s pain, and it could be shoulder pain, knee pain or back pain – whatever it is that is ailing you must go. Advantage Healthcare of Charleston’s goal is to help as … Read more

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