Senior Health
The new Kempton of Charleston, a Liberty Senior Living community located on Spring Street in downtown Charleston, opened in February. We spoke with Director of Sales and Marketing Lisa McLeod and Executive Director Lindsay French – who have a combined 36 years of experience working in senior care – about this new community. 1. What … Read more
As you walk around the room, your vision appears fuzzy, and you can only see what’s directly ahead of you. A cacophony of voices distracts you, and overstimulation makes focusing difficult. You’ve been assigned a series of seemingly simple tasks like buttoning up three buttons on a shirt, folding four pillowcases and stacking measuring cups, … Read more
Influenza (flu) • All adults, regardless of age, should receive the vaccine. • It’s given once a year because the virus changes itself. • Seniors are most vulnerable. • The flu can lead to hospitalization and even death. • Studies show the vaccination can reduce the risk of illness by 40% to 60%. Pneumococcal vaccine … Read more
My mother’s parents were the epitome of genteel, God-fearing country folk who eventually sold their farm “down under the hill” and retired to a charming little white bungalow just a quick walk down our country road. They were always available, kind and supportive and, most importantly, interested in whatever I wanted to share with them. … Read more
If there is one lesson the past year has taught us, it is that time with our loved ones is incredibly valuable. For many people, the holidays give us the opportunity to appreciate our family and friends which is what makes every single holiday so incredible. Take a minute to enjoy this familiar feeling of … Read more
Perhaps, many years ago, during an easier time, you and your spouse or your loved ones agreed that a nursing home or care center would never be an option. Promises were made that at that time seemed absolutely doable. But that was a long time ago, and life has changed in difficult, unexpected ways. What … Read more