If you qualify as β55 and Better,β and are looking to βright-sizeβ into a new chapter of life, look no further than Restore at Carolina Park Active Adult Apartments. A place where residents enjoy a lock-and-leave, maintenance-free lifestyle that does not require the care that comes with traditional senior living facilities. Instead, Restoreβs apartment community, set in the … [Read more...]
The Marsh at Carolina Park: Elevated Living
When Chris Sides grew frustrated by the expense of assisted living care available for his aging mother, he took matters into his own hands and founded Senior Solutions Management Group (SSMG). In December 2022, SSMG opened The Marsh at Carolina Park, a privately-owned, all-inclusive, independent assisted living and memory care community. The Marsh is an ideal solution for … [Read more...]
Home Care Plus: Family-centered Care
Being cared for is comforting. Being cared for in your own home is a huge plus! Home Care Plus, an in-home elder care and support service company, whose goal is to help elderly clients live life to the fullest and safest in the comfort of their own home. They specialize in 24-hour care, Alzheimerβs and dementia care, companion care, personal care, veteransβ care and … [Read more...]
Senior Resource Specialists: Seniority is Our Priority
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 oneβs 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...]
Compass Vision Care: Keeping Eyes on Your Health
Itβs important to be proactive with eye health at every age, according to Dr. Betsy W. Fraser, optometrist and owner of Compass Vision Care. She recommends a comprehensive eye exam every year. Fraser has state of the art technology that can diagnose and treat many vision concerns. In many cases, Fraser also recommends taking a supplement called MacuHealth, available at … [Read more...]
Hibben House: Mount Pleasantβs Oldest Home, A Historical Gem
If only these walls could talk! Theyβd sure have plenty to say. They would tell about when General William Moultrie held a parley here with Lord Cornwallis during the Revolutionary War. Theyβd also talk about the scores of ships that pulled up to nearby docks, bringing visitors from near and far. And theyβd talk about the two little children who dug for hidden treasures just … [Read more...]
Behind the Bar: Charleston Sports Pub
For as long as Mark Pulley can remember, he has been working in the food and beverage industry. Growing up in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, a small town of about 3,000 residents and 81 students in his graduating class, Pulley started his career cooking and waiting tables in a restaurant owned by a friend of his motherβs. When Pulley decided to expand his horizons and leave a … [Read more...]
New Food Spots to Try: What’s On the Menu?
Looking for a new place to eat in Mount Pleasant? No worries foodies, weβve got you and your appetite covered. Bodega Bodega exudes a funky, groovy vibe that pays homage to New York City. Executive chef Alec Gropman has created old school staples with a modern touch. Situated off Coleman Boulevard next to Juanita Greenbergβs, you can order both breakfast and lunch … [Read more...]
May/June 2024 Calendar of Events
May Festival Chamber Music Quartet & Quintet When: 5/3 from 7 β 8:30 p.m. Where: IβOn Chapel Part of the Colour of Music Festival, highlighting the impact and historical significance of Black classical composers and performers on American and world culture, the Festival Chamber Music Quartet & Quintet is one of two events currently planned during the festivalβs … [Read more...]
Unexpired Love: Seniors Who Found Love Later In Life
Love of Art In 1964, when John W. Jones transferred to Bethel Hanberry County School in Blythewood at 13 years old, Millie Johnson was the first girl who spoke to him. They soon found themselves in young love. Fast forward several years later to graduation, and Jones was drafted into the military and all but disappeared, except for the updates that his sister sometimes … [Read more...]