Nearly 1 out of every 5 people in South Carolina is aged 65 or older. Popular destinations in this southern state with relaxed lifestyle, mild climate and lots of community engagement have attracted many seniors - estimated to be 1.5 million by 2030, out of a total population of 5.8 million. South Carolina is home … Continue reading Assisted Living in SC
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About 7 in 10 adults over age 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of all residents of long-term care facilities live with cognitive impairment. When a senior starts experiencing symptoms of … Continue reading Seeking Memory Care
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2021 Educational Series present for September... "Depression in the Elderly" by Vanessa Thompson, DNP, NP, Director Behavioral Health Services at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Our speaker reminds us that healthcare providers, civic organizations and churches can be great starting points to ask about getting help. Here are … Continue reading Educational Series: September 2021