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September 2, 2022

How often should seniors get their eyes checked? Here are a few tips from Senior Helpers Charleston for maintaining senior eye health.

How Often Should Seniors Get Their Eyes Checked? And Other Tips for Senior Eye Health

March 18, 2019

The similarities between Alzheimer’s Disease and HIV are few and far between, but recent studies are being conducted showing that the HIV drug, Lamivudine, helps reduce inflammation which leads to several age-related health issues. HIV Drugs May Soon Treat Alzheimer’s

March 4, 2019

Food is healing, food is power, and food is comforting – something we know all too well here in the Lowcountry with amazing chefs from Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Mount Pleasant, to the Charleston Peninsula – so why wouldn’t food also be beneficial for those suffering from age-related illnesses? We all know that the food we consume now can be a preventative for future problems but can it also help heal what has already experienced damage? Brain Food

February 12, 2019

Everyone knows that exercise is an essential part of maintaining one’s health. Not only does exercise maintain muscle mass, boost the metabolism, and help maintain a healthy weight, but vigorous exercise also releases the hormone endorphin, which is known as the “feel-good” hormone. Endorphins provide a happy high that can become addictive. Exercise is More than an Endorphin High

February 11, 2019

You may have noticed a recent influx of talk about a healthy gut – no this isn’t referring to your actual waistline. Your gut is a mix of bacteria inside your intestines called microbiota. Your microbiota, similar to your fingerprint, is completely unique to you. Researchers are now learning that gut health is linked to almost everything relating to the health of our bodies. Gut Health and Its Link to the Brain

January 7, 2019

The future of shopping, transportation, and music are all readily available in the palm of your hand or via a device such as Alexa or the Amazon Echo Dot, and transportation is readily available with apps like Uber or Lyft, so why wouldn’t elder care have similar technology available? The Future of Elder Care

January 1, 2019

At the start of every year, millions of Americans write down their New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the top resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, save money, and quit smoking. These are all great resolutions, but here is a list of resolutions specifically to take care of your brain. Welcome to 2019!

December 7, 2018

Having a Happy Holiday

December 6, 2018

Gift Giving for Alzheimer’s Patients

November 21, 2018

Bringing together family at the holidays is usually a cause for celebration, but with those who have family members that suffer from Dementia, it can cause anxiety and stress thinking about how to accommodate that person and make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. A Thanksgiving to be Thankful For

November 15, 2018

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and it is still celebrated today. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

October 15, 2018

Senior Helpers Charleston employs Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide in-home healthcare for elderly patients. But what does this actually mean? What does a CNA do?

The Life of a CNA

October 14, 2018

Imagine a world without cognitive decline. At Senior Helpers Charleston, we would love to see a cure for Alzheimer's and Dementia.

New Studies Focus on Alzheimer’s Prevention

September 26, 2018

Charleston’s Healthiest Restaurants and Grocery Stores

Eating Well in the Lowcountry

September 3, 2018

How certain foods affect the brain Food for Thought

July 30, 2018

Recent studies have shown that dementia can be caused by or results from depression. Dementia is a body’s way of coping with extreme depression. How Senior Helpers Charleston Can Help with Depression and Dementia

July 12, 2018

Activities to Help Dementia Patients A Body in Motion Stays in Motion