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Many people die from a prolonged illness that eventually becomes incurable. In such cases, hospice care often emerges as the most suitable option for providing comfort and managing symptoms. Patients and their families require and deserve compassionate, competent care, as well as a reduction in stress and anxiety. For the past 26 years, Lutheran Hospice … Read more
With more than a century of service in the Charleston area, South Carolinians know Franke at Seaside – a gorgeous retirement community set among sparkling lagoons surrounded by live oaks draped in Spanish moss. It seems like more of a resort than a retirement community. However, with the stellar reputation the community has earned over … Read more
For individuals with a diagnosis of dementia, the Village at Summerville has created a small neighborhood specifically designed to offer support while encouraging them to maintain their independence. “Evergreen House was the first one of its kind in the United States,” said Ashley Edwards, residential sales counselor at The Village at Summerville. Evergreen House is … Read more
The Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is a renowned continuing care community offering exceptional apartment and cottage living, assisted living, skilled care and memory support. Recently, Bishop Gadsden added a short-term rehab center, the Christie Rehab Center, to its portfolio of facilities. “Located within the Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab, the Christie Rehab … Read more
Difficulty hearing can contribute to memory problems because much of the brain is spent deciphering and processing sound. During a spoken exchange, “the frontal lobe is working in overdrive to figure out what might have been said, using context and lip reading,” said hearing specialist and Holy City Hearing co-owner Derrick Woods. “It’s occupied with … Read more
There’s a monthly announcement that brings residents at The Bridge at Charleston hurrying to the courtyard: “The animals are waiting.” While some senior communities may offer therapy dogs or cats, residents at The Bridge at Charleston spend time with and even participate in goat yoga with miniature goats. Goat yoga is traditional yoga, except the … Read more