Living Well Fun May Activities at The Gardens at Eastside!
The Gardens at Eastside buzzed with events for the month of May. Check out what we were up to!
Living Well Infographic: Senior Living Options in Greenville, SC
When it comes to senior living, the options can seem endless. We created this chart to help you understand the different levels of care, and identify which best fits your or your loved one's needs.
Health & Wholeness, Living Well How Seniors Can Stay Engaged in Greenville, SC
Most seniors want to stay healthy and happy after they retire. However, many older adults don’t realize that feeling their best requires more than just going to the doctor or taking vitamins. Although it’s certainly important not to miss those annual checkups or skip medications, staying healthy also means having a connected social life with peers and family members.
Living Well Discover Our Favorite Assisted Living Floor Plans
At our Arbor communities, we frequently talk with seniors and their families about their questions and concerns regarding a move to assisted living. Understandably, before making this big change, people want to know about what it might cost, what kinds of therapies are available, and what seniors can do to keep their minds and bodies active in assisted living communities. We are always happy to have these conversations, and our years of experience and genuine love for what we do help us provide answers that put our future residents’ and their loved ones’ minds at ease.
Health & Wholeness, Living Well 14 Dementia Resources in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville is a great place to live, with beautiful autumns, warm summers, and temperate winters. Many residents enjoy an outdoor lifestyle of fishing and swimming, while others relish the exceptional shopping and dining of this growing city. If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, however, it can be difficult to take advantage of all that Greenville has to offer. Caregiving is a profound way to show your love for a senior, but it can also be demoralizing and exhausting. The following resources can help you and your loved one find your way through the challenges of dementia.
Health & Wholeness, Living Well 10 Tips On Transitioning A Loved One To Dementia Care in Greenville, SC
Transitions of any kind can be emotional, no matter your age. However, when you add a complicating factor like memory loss, a transition can be especially worrisome. If you are planning on transitioning a loved one to dementia care in Greenville, South Carolina, you can make the move a bit easier by planning ahead, working with community members, and keeping communication strong.
Living Well 5 FAQs About Assisted Living in Greenville, SC
Greenville County is, by population, the largest county in South Carolina, with an estimated 523,542 residents as of July 2019. More than 16 percent of that population comprises adults aged 65 or older. Some members of this demographic are proud lifelong Greenville residents; others chose to retire to Greenville because of its temperate climate and wide variety of attractions and activities.
Health & Wholeness, Living Well Looking for Memory Care in Greenville? Here's What to Look For
According to recent estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 16 percent of Greenville County’s approximately 514,000 residents are 65 or older. Given the Alzheimer’s Association’s statistic that one in three older adults will be diagnosed with some form of dementia, many Greenville County residents will likely need memory care at some point. If you’re one of these residents and starting to look for memory care in Greenville, here are some things to look for.
Living Well How to Plan a Senior-Friendly Trip to the Greenville Zoo
Summer 2020 looks different than we might have expected it to at the beginning of the year. We all have to be extra cautious because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and many standard favorite activities are off limits or significantly restricted.
Living Well Is There an Option Between Assisted Living and Memory Care?
An estimated 5.6 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with dementia. Though this prevalent disease is associated with decreased independence and a fear of the unknown, a dementia diagnosis does not have to mean the end of a fulfilling life. The right senior living solution can ensure your loved one’s safety while enabling them to continue living a life of purpose and joy.