CDC Guidance for COVID-19
15 Days to Slow the Spread If you feel sick, stay at home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider. If your children are sick, keep them home and contact your medical provider. If you are an older person, stay home and away from other people. If you are a person with a […]
CDC and WHO Hand Washing Guidelines
Follow 5 Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way: Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands well […]
Tips for Keeping Seniors Healthy
Encourage seniors to wash their hands more frequently and/or longer by singing two choruses of “Happy Birthday.” Use a calm tone to encourage hand washing and explain step-by-step if need be. If possible, use a soap in a dispenser. If bar soap is used, the bar should be kept dry or rinsed off prior to […]
Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia
Arrange Flowers Flower arranging is a perfect activity for older adults who enjoy flowers or gardening. Attach Pipes and Fittings Many older adults use to enjoy being handy around the house. Remind them of those pleasant memories with an activity whee they can put together and take apart pipes. Play with Play Doh Making shapes […]
Spring Forward
Spring Forward 1 Hour Day Light Saving Time begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8, 2020, so remember to set your clocks forward one hour.
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week March 8, 2020 through March 14, 2020 Every day, people living with MS do whatever it takes to move their lives forward despite the challenges. By sharing their stories, the MS Society helps people better understand life with MS and become inspired to do whatever it takes to change the world […]
3 Steps to Find Out if Something is Covered by Medicare
Ask the doctor or medical facility if they accept your older adult’s specific Medicare plan for whatever is getting done – office visit, test, item, procedure, etc. Go to medicare.gov, then enter the test or service and click “go” to search for it. Usually, the first or second search result will tell you if that […]
The Green Book of South Carolina
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission has a resource called The Green Book of SC, a website that allows you to find over 300 African American historic landmarks, making it the first mobile travel guide for black cultural sites across the state. The purpose of the website is to increase awareness of African American […]
Ways to Improve Health of Seniors with High Blood Pressure
Regularly Monitor Blood Pressure – Keeping track of your older adult’s blood pressure is key to reducing it. It’s tough to improve something you can’t measure. Take Medications as Prescribed – If your senior has been prescribed medication to control blood pressure, be sure they follow instructions – take pills on time, don’t skip doses […]
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition February 14 – February 16, 2020 Downtown Charleston SEWE is a three day showcase of everything about wildlife and nature. It brings together people of all ages, men and women, sportsmen and conservationists, artists and artisans, fans and families. Through an incredible lineup of events – from fine arts exhibits. conservation education, […]
