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 […]
Senior Life
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 […]
Exercise Works for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating malady, cursing its victims with a variety of issues ranging from involuntary movement to difficulty walking to troubling changes in speaking and handwriting. And though […]
Too Many Medications
Overmedication, or polypharmacy, as the more technical term is known, can be a problem for some seniors. Generally, overmedication is considered to be using five or more medications daily, with […]
The Gift a Senior Community Gives
“Making the decision to live in a continuing care retirement community is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your family,” said Lynn McQueen, director of marketing […]