South Carolina's senior demographic is burgeoning, with estimates projecting the aging population to hit 1.8 million by 2030, according to MUSC Health. As our loved one’s step into their later years, the value of accessible, insightful information cannot be overstated. "Anne Marie and I established Senior Resource Specialists to offer wisdom and direction for seniors and … [Read more...]
South Bay at Mount Pleasant: Continuous Care
There is a hidden treasure for seniors located in the heart of Mount Pleasant and it’s called South Bay. Right off Hungry Neck Boulevard, South Bay is a luxury resort-style senior community that has all the bells and whistles. Come this October, South Bay will be celebrating their sixth anniversary. Two communities form this continuing care retirement campus. The first is … [Read more...]
BeWell@Home: Concierge Retirement Care in the Comfort of Your Own Home
As we grow older, we tend to think more about what our retirement years are going to look like. The first option may not always be nursing homes or independent living communities. Statistics show that roughly 90% of adults age 65-plus prefer to age in place in their own homes. BeWell@Home was developed by Lutheran Homes of SC, which is a faith-based nonprofit organization … [Read more...]
Restore at Carolina Park: Mining Your Golden Years
Not long ago, Kathleen Domina wanted to move into an older-adult community. She picked Restore at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant so she could stay as active and independent as possible. “For me, Restore stands out as a haven for retirees looking to enjoy their golden years to the fullest,” Domina said. “And this community fosters a sense of belonging and togetherness that … [Read more...]
The Marsh at Carolina Park: Taking Worry Out Of Older Care
Having worries or concerns about moving your parents into assisted living, memory care or independent living? Then visit The Marsh at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant and see why many people in the Lowcountry are beginning to trust older parents and loved ones to their care. “When families choose us, they have already identified that there is a challenge with independent … [Read more...]
Franke at Seaside: A Mini-City
One way to tell if someone is “from off” is to hear what they call this sprawling, 42-acre retirement and assisted living community located in the heart of the popular Seaside Farms neighborhood. If they pronounce the name “Franke” to rhyme with “hanky,” they’re natives or have been here for a while. If it’s “Franke,” as in “bank,” they’re newcomers. Founded in 1982 in … [Read more...]
Somerby of Mount Pleasant: 150 New Best Friends
Somerby of Mount Pleasant is redefining the term “retirement community.” Surrounded by the neighborhoods of Park West, Somerby is a vital part of the community, a place where residents are encouraged to grow socially, intellectually, spiritually and physically. Its campus is home to around 250 people who are leaving behind one chapter in their lives and moving on to another, … [Read more...]