1687 Longwood Dr., Orangeburg, SC 29118
By Joseph A. Benanti Jr., PT It’s 7:45 AM at the Shady Grove Assisted Living Community, and like clockwork, Mrs. Smith steps out of her room with the assistance of her rolling walker, headed for the dining room. It’s a walk that she has taken literally hundreds of times; why on this day does she …
2018 “Rock to Remember” fundraiser at Longwood Plantation
Residents of Magnolia Place at Longwood Plantation enjoyed a day of music and merriment as part of a fundraiser to support the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Association.
Magnolia Place, a special-care residence designed exclusively for Alzheimer’s and memory-impaired individuals, held a “Rock to Remember” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the site at 1687 Longwood Drive in Orangeburg.
Medication Safety In Assisted Living
What does an assisted living community do to protect its residents? There are some obvious answers that all assisted livings will be able to provide; round the clock staffing, 2 hour checks through the night, call lights and/or pendants to call for assistance and more. But what else can an assisted living do to protect …
Author, speaker conducts Alzheimer’s training at Longwood Plantation
The caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease at an Orangeburg assisted living community were recently given tips by an author and speaker on how to enhance their service and help those they serve live their best daily. Mary Ann Drummond, RN, who has more than 30 years of nursing experience and has spent much …
What Services Do Assisted Living Homes Offer?
When you discuss your parents going to an assisted living home, you might still wonder what you are signing on for. What does a community like this have to offer for your loved one? The truth is that assisted living communities have a lot more to offer than a warm bed to sleep in. Medical …
The Benefits of Assisted Living After the Death of a Spouse
It can be tough for anyone to lose a spouse. Unfortunately, one elderly spouse typically passes away before the other. If your mother or father recently passed away, then it is important to help your surviving parent get through this tough time. Studies have shown that after the death of a spouse, a person over …
Assisted Living Facilities and the Health of Your Loved One
It isn’t easy to watch your elderly loved ones, be it your parents, grandparents or friends, suffer from health problems as they age. If your elderly loved one presently lives at home, consider a move to an assisted living facility to promote a higher overall sense of health and wellbeing. Assisted living facilities have a …
Ways to Improve Your Parents’ Security by Moving Them Into Assisted Living
Although there are several advantages to having your parents live independently as they age, one potential downfall is that you might not feel confident about their security. Additionally, many senior citizens tend to be nervous about a variety of threats that can shake their confidence about living independently. If this is a concern to you, …
4 Signs Your Parent with Dementia Requires Assisted Living
Characterized by a loss of memory that affects a person’s ability to think, behave, and even perform basic tasks, dementia can wreak havoc on the entire family’s life. With an estimated 47 million people around the world living with dementia, one of your parents may develop this serious disease of the brain. Caring for your …
Why Choose an Assisted Living Facility?
It’s not easy owning up to the notion that your parents or grandparents are not fully capable of taking care of themselves anymore. You realize that they are simply not safe at home alone. Yet, submitting them to a nursing home might seem slightly callous or too soon. Why not consider an assisted living facility—where …
