When we think of aging gracefully, we imagine entering into a season of life when meaning and purpose coalesce with comfort and quietude. Though it is the final chapter, it […]
Senior Life
Nostalgia and Comfort – Oaks of Chanticleer
There is a feeling of comfort in strolling down a Main Street. It can be anywhere in the United States – the heart of the Midwest, deep in the South, […]
National Assisted Living Week – Willows of Easley
Established in 1995, National Assisted Living Week celebrates and promotes the important role assisted living communities play in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance encourages […]
Homeless Seniors
The number of older people experiencing homelessness is on the rise. The nightmare scenario can happen somewhat unexpectedly at an age where financial recovery is challenging – extended health problems […]
Those Who Never Retire
It is a well-known fact that a successful career provides a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction; therefore, the concept of “never retiring” is likely not surprising to most people. […]
COVID Success Stories from Senior Facilities
Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have known that seniors were among the most vulnerable to the virus and required special attention. In care facilities, seniors were […]
Aging Gracefully
Until we discover that ever elusive Fountain of Youth, we will all inevitably experience signs of aging – such as wrinkles. While we cannot defy the process of getting old, […]
Answering a Calling at The Willows
A trusted institution in the upstate since the 1990s, The Willows of Easley, a Grace Management Community, is a senior living community families can count on. After all, it started […]
Senior Living with COVID – Martha Franks
The days, weeks and months have dragged on for many of us during the coronavirus pandemic. Seniors in particular have downshifted their lifestyles in order to stay safe. But at […]
Exercise for Seniors – Sportsclub
Kevin Dehlinger, executive director of Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness in the Upstate, said he and his staff are constantly creating innovative programs for people who want to stay fit, especially […]
Interdisciplinary Approach to Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is an insidious culprit, “sneaking up” on an estimated 200,000 Americans every year, most of them over the age of 50, often after silently attacking important areas of […]
Foothills Retirement Community Deals with COVID-19
The elderly have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many retirement facilities reeling from the onslaught of the virus. Foothills Retirement Community of Easley, South Carolina, has […]