Senior Health
The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter helps families act early and move care forward By Jenny Peterson Long before Ashton Houghton was helping South Carolina families navigate Alzheimer’s, she was watching the disease change someone she loved. “My grandmother had younger-onset Alzheimer’s, and I watched what the disease takes — not just from the person, … Read more
Expert guidance for navigating senior living options By Lilly Hensley With more than 40 senior living communities in the greater Charleston area, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. According to Allison Lanford, Senior Care Advisor and Owner of Assisted Living Locators of Charleston, every family’s situation is unique, making personalized guidance essential. “The biggest … Read more
Senior softball gives Lowcountry men a reason to keep moving By Jenny Peterson The ball flies into the outfield with a crack, impressive for any hitter, and even more so considering the age of the batter who hit it — 79 years old. At a weekly practice before the season, cheers, good-natured teasing and encouragement … Read more
How a new generation is redefining community & connection at The Village at Summerville By Tess Farmer Retirement is changing. Today’s older adults aren’t necessarily looking for a quiet place to slow down; they’re looking for a place to keep going. At The Village at Summerville, a Life Plan Community for adults 62 and over, … Read more
Respite Care Charleston expands programs and services to help families navigate Alzheimer’s Nearly 13,500 families in the Charleston area are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD), and more than 125,000 South Carolinians are living with ADRD, according to the most recent data from SC Alzheimer’s Disease Registry. Behind … Read more
Have lunch with someone who doesn’t know what a statin is By Jenny Peterson A few years ago, I interviewed a prominent retired businessman in New Orleans. He had built a large shipping empire, enjoyed the sort of success that earns magazine profiles and was well into his 90s. As often happens during interviews with … Read more