When you think about retirement planning, what comes to mind? For many, preparing can generate feelings of uncertainty and confusion, and attempting to navigate the financial world alone can seem daunting. But while planning your financial future feels intimidating without the knowledge of experts, the right advisors can create a comfortable process that yields a worthwhile … [Read more...]
Gentle Family Dentistry: Leave Smiling
Gentle Family Dentistry is known as the Lowcountry’s finest family-friendly dentist practice. Their patients range in ages and needs, but they can all count on enjoying a professional, knowledgeable and pleasant experience every time they visit. Striving to make their patients’ visits easy, fun and painless, the team at Gentle Family Dentistry prides itself on providing top … [Read more...]
Signe Spine & Rehab LLC: Getting ‘Back’ to the Basics
According to Dr. Daniel Nemeth, owner and interventional spine specialist at Signe Spine & Rehab LLC in Mount Pleasant, there has .been a shift to put greater focus on conservative treatments of spinal issues. These approaches, he said, include core strengthening exercises and less emphasis on invasive treatments or surgeries, unless clinically recommended for issues like … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Keeper Assisted Living: A Place You Can Trust
Of the more than 17,000 senior citizens living in Mount Pleasant, 25%, or approximately 4,200, currently live independently. However, 69%, or almost 2,900, of these men and women will eventually need long-term care. Apart from moving in with family, which is not always a viable option, choices are limited to assisted living, memory care or nursing home placement. My … [Read more...]
Will Haynie, 2021 Mount Pleasant, SC Mayor’s Race
On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast, Incumbent Mayor Will Haynie talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about the 2021 Mount Pleasant Mayoral Race, what drives him to run for mayor, issues in Mount Pleasant ... and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 25! … [Read more...]
Depression Is More Sinister Than Sadness: But with Treatment, There is Hope
I was first diagnosed with major depression at the age of 31. I was married, had two beautiful kids aged seven and three and owned a thriving business. Yet, despite having so much to live for, my mood plummeted into despair. I lost all motivation to do anything. The most simple everyday tasks suddenly required an extraordinary effort. At night, I’d lie awake ruminating over … [Read more...]
How One Mother’s Instinct Led to a Diagnosis: The Extraordinary “Hunt”
CJ Knighten, a devoted stay-at-home mother of two young boys, put her children down for bed and sat on her living room couch to relax after a long day. However, it was hard to do so with looming thoughts of her newborn son’s inhibited hearing, a matter that had puzzled every doctor she had come across so far. On a whim, she decided a quick Google search of his symptoms … [Read more...]
How Veterans Benefit From a Calming Relationship with Service Animals
Post-traumatic stress disorder: we all know what it means, but do we understand the impact of PTSD on the daily lives of those who suffer from it? Probably not–how on earth could anyone comprehend the experience of a military veteran in a war-torn area without having a shared or even similar experience? According to the American Psychiatric Association, PTSD is clinically … [Read more...]
Charleston Animal Society is Leading the Way for a No Kill State
The town of Mount Pleasant and the Charleston Animal Society have a long-standing relationship of saving animals together. This teamwork is continuing to flourish as the Society introduces a new initiative to the state. At its 147th annual meeting, Charleston Animal Society announced that the Palmetto State can become a No Kill State by 2024. The initiative is funded through a … [Read more...]
Hotel Directory
While enjoying the live oaks with spanish moss, beautiful scenery and loads of history Mount Pleasant has to offer, rest in the town’s coziest hotels. Each one is designed to make everyone’s stay as enjoyable as possible in the seaside community. There’s a large variety of hotels all over the map to fit any destination visitors are here for. Click on the QR code for more … [Read more...]