National Hand Washing Week
The first week of December is National Hand Washing Week! Experts recommend washing your hands with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds. Be sure to clean the backs of your hands, under your fingernails and between fingers. Dry them using a clean towel. The CDC calls hand washing a do-it-yourself vaccine and […]
Holiday Events in Charleston
Christmas on the Battery – December 5 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Edmondston-Alston House. $25 City of North Charleston Christmas Festival and Parade – December 7 from 4 pm to 8 pm. Felix C. Davis Community Center. Free event. Tinsel and Tales with Santa – December 7 from 10:30 am to 12 pm. South […]
Veteran’s Day is Monday, November 11, 2019
Ways to Honor a Veteran on Veteran’s Day: 1. Attend a Veteran’s Day event.2. Ask a Veteran about their time in the military, and really listen to their answer.3. Hang a flag in your yard.4. Ask an aging Veteran to share with you the song that takes them back.5. Visit the grave site of a […]
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Halloween Safety Tips for Seniors
Halloween can be fun for all ages. However, seniors with dementia and other physical limitations, Halloween can cause negative impacts, such as confusion or falls. The following are some safety tips for seniors on Halloween: Keep floors, entry ways and porches free of decorations. Add night lights near door ways and halls to keep them […]
Video Games for Veterans
Most veterans who have served within the last 20 years know a thing or two about video games. Studies have shown that veterans who play video games have been able to recover from some mental health challenges, because they provide an escape and simultaneously boosts confidence, leadership and social connections. The Games to Grunts program […]
Learn More, Back to School for Free
South Carolina law provides tuition exemption for residents 60+ to take classes at state colleges (nominal fees may apply). Seniors can generally take any class offered, but many colleges also have specialized senior learning programs. Check with the institution’s admissions office for details. For a list of higher education participants click here. Another option is […]
SUPPORT GROUPS!! For family caregiver support for elderly concerns, Alzheimer’s and more …
SUPPORT GROUPS!! Read below for family caregiver support for those with elderly concerns, Alzheimer’s and more … Alzheimer’s Support Group at Bon Secours St Francis Hospital On the 1st Thursday of every month at 7pm-8pm, Bon Secours St Francis Hospital will host and Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group in West Ashley, SC. This group meets in […]
Lifestyle Choices for Better Brain Health
Join Dr. William Simpson, staff clinician at the Roper St. Francis Research and Innovation Center, to learn about how certain lifestyle factors such as proper nutrition, healthy sleep habits, socialization, mental well-being, and physical activity can improve overall brain health and cognitive functioning. This is especially significant given that better brain health has been linked […]
Gorgeous Grandma Day is July 23
Gorgeous Grandma Day is July 23. The day to tell Granny just how stunning she really is. Many people around the world say that we do not do enough to honor our elderly. Just as well, then, that days such as Gorgeous Grandma Day exist. Gorgeous Grandma Day is a time of the year in […]
