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Home care agencies provide an invaluable service and peace of mind to those needing additional support for health care needs such as medication management, blood pressure or blood sugar testing and monitoring. They can even assist with basic companion tasks like transportation to medical appointments or social events, assisting with running errands, accomplishing light housework … Read more
Once the decision has been made to move into an assisted living facility, potential residents immediately consider how they will maintain their independence and keep control of their own decisions. Will they be able to eat what they want? Will they be stuck in the building all day? Will they be treated like patients or … Read more
For some, the term “assisted living” may induce images of traditional nursing homes of the not-so-distant past: clinical settings smelling of disinfectant with despondent residents in wheelchairs cluttering hallways and common areas. But the reality couldn’t be farther from that assumption. Today’s assisted living communities allow seniors to continue enjoying energetic, vibrant lives while providing … Read more
More and more people are seeking natural healing therapies over prescription medications to relieve pain from conditions such as tendonitis or arthritis. Lucky for them, there are an increasing number of natural procedures being offered. One of those procedures actually uses the body’s own healing powers to improve function, ease pain and slow degeneration. Many … Read more
Situated on James Island, minutes from downtown Charleston, is Bishop Gadsden, a premier retirement community of 500 senior residents, 400 employees and more than 120 acres of property. Scenic views of nature’s marshlands, majestic oak trees and the timeless riverway surround the carefully developed landscape. Once a modest Episcopal Church home for widows and orphans, … Read more
“Can’t you hear me? You need to get your ears checked.” Similar phrases are uttered multiple times daily in homes around the country. For many on the receiving end, it’s a sensitive subject. There’s anxiety tied to getting a hearing test and, if needed, hearing aids. The situation is frustrating for everyone involved, so how … Read more