Is it time to go jewelry shopping? Whether for yourself or for that special someone in your life, choosing the right jewelry store is the crucial first step. Jewelry can last for a lifetime, and establishing a trusting relationship with your jeweler will be key to the care and upkeep of your precious possessions for years to come. According to Nan Butler, co-owner of … [Read more...]
Four Generations of Fresh Seafood: Mount Pleasant Seafood’s Sarah Fitch
MPM: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? Fitch: Mount Pleasant Seafood first opened its doors back in 1945, on the banks of Shem Creek, with my great-grandfather and grandfather, Captain Walter G. Toler and Captain Walter D. Toler. For four generations now, we have been serving fresh local seafood to both our local community and tourists from around the … [Read more...]
Calling All Dental Patients Sedation Dentistry of Charleston
If you’re a senior experiencing fear and anxiety about having dental procedures performed, you’re not alone. According to Dr. Robert Carimi of Sedation Dentistry of Charleston, this is fairly common for a lot of people, including seniors. In fact, he compared the prevalence of dental fear to fear of heights or arachnophobia. Fortunately, Carimi’s practice offers various … [Read more...]
Senior Living Directory
Updated September 2025 Charleston is known for its vibrant and unique atmosphere, making it an ideal place to call home through every stage of life. As the city continues to grow, so does its population of older adults seeking not just care, but community and connection. Charleston offers a fulfilling lifestyle that provides opportunities for older adults to remain active … [Read more...]
Compounding Pharmacies Allow Medication Customization: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
You may have heard the term compounding before, but unless you’ve been prescribed compounded medication, you are probably unfamiliar with its methodology and benefits. Brandi Sherbert, a pharmacist with Pitt Street Pharmacy, which offers compounding services, explained that the process involves taking pure powders of various chemicals and mixing them into a variety of … [Read more...]
Franke at Seaside: Celebrating 25 Years in Mount Pleasant
Although Franke at Seaside has resided in Mount Pleasant for 25 years now, their history ..goes back much further – 25 years, in fact. Before they became a vibrant senior community in East Cooper, they were an assisted living facility located in downtown Charleston at the Adger House on Calhoun Street, called simply “The Franke Home.” The idea for the facility that would … [Read more...]
Charleston County EMS: Expanding to Meet Growing Needs
The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) of Charleston County provides assistance in medical situations and transports patients to hospital emergency departments. Heart attacks, gunshot wounds and traffic accidents are their stock-in-trade but slip-and-falls are right up there, too. This is a service — often a lifesaving one — that we don’t give much thought to until we need … [Read more...]
Senior Surfers: The Surf’s Still Up
When I was introduced to some of the original members of the Carolina Coast Surf Club, believed to be the nation’s oldest active surf club, they had gathered at The Windjammer for a memorial service to celebrate the life of their friend and fellow surfer, Ramon Basha. The tribute featured anecdotes about Ramon’s championship caliber surfing prowess — “he really is the best … [Read more...]
Eleven81: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Remember that catchy chorus to the theme song from the TV show “Cheers,” which stated, “sometimes you wanna go where everybody ..knows your name?” Well, the owners of Eleven81 — Andy Palmer, David Clark and Joe Sciortino — have taken their numerous years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality arena to open a restaurant and upscale sports bar where someone does indeed … [Read more...]
The Charleston Water Taxi … A Beautiful Way to Catch a Ride
Twelve bucks doesn’t get you much these days — that is, unless you’re looking for a fun and exciting mode of transportation in and around Charleston’s waterways. Departing hourly from four different locations, including Waterfront Park, the Maritime Center, Patriots Point – home of the USS Yorktown – and the Charleston Harbor Resort, The Charleston Water Taxi is as convenient … [Read more...]