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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
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
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
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
By Denise K. James In the last several months, staying home has become the norm, and no one has dealt with restrictions more than the senior population. Whether giving up trips to the hairdresser and supermarket or just refraining from morning jogs, there’s been far less activity – and, unfortunately, the downfalls that come with … Read more
Same-day, robotic joint replacement is an increasingly popular choice for patients. “Many patients choose to live in discomfort to avoid lengthy knee surgery recovery and the risk of contracting an inpatient hospital infection,” explained Dr. Richard Zimlich, who specializes in total joint replacement at Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. “Same-day surgery improves the patient experience … Read more