Charleston, SC Home Care

Imagine you are recently post-surgery and are in need of a physical therapist to help you continue on the road to recovery. In the past, the expected course of care […]

Diane, a soft-spoken, warmhearted woman in her 40s, is just finishing her shift with one of her favorite clients. They spent the morning at the beach and had lunch at […]

It’s a daunting decision. As a caregiver, it’s not easy to come to the realization that you need outside help with your loved ones as they battle a chronic condition. There’s guilt, there’s fear, there’s worry and, on top of all of that, there’s tension that you won’t choose the right caregiver – someone that […]

Each client we serve has a custom-tailored service plan and schedule based on their unique needs that is developed by our client service manager. Bishop Gadsden is known as the paragon of life-care retirement living in the Southeast. Since it was founded in 1850, the thriving community has had a positive impact in the Charleston […]

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community’s established BG Connections is the ideal provider for those in the Charleston area looking for in-home health care. The program, developed to offer another option to those who have difficulty caring for themselves, is both convenient and customizable. Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community’s established BG Connections is the ideal provider […]

Tiffany Richter gets close to death, fear and aging on a daily basis, but she also experiences incredible strength, gratitude and peace. As director of operations at Hospice of Charleston, Richter is ushering in a new era of palliative care. “The first time I saw her, she was terrified at the idea of dying. She […]

With today’s technology and advancements in health care, people are living considerably longer than previous generations. While that’s welcome news to most, it does bring attention to the increasing challenges seniors and their families face in making educated choices to find what best fits their needs later in life. One local company is committed to […]

With age or illness, people might find they need a little help around the house, buying groceries or getting to doctor appointments. Families might want someone to make sure their loved one is taking medications on schedule. On the other end of the spectrum, families might decide they need to have around-the-clock, hands-on care. No […]

When it comes to caring for someone with dementia, the challenges are many and can engender harmful emotions, not only from the ailing patient but from the caregivers themselves. It’s a stressful job. It takes patience, commitment and the ability to recognize the emotional toll of being a caregiver. More importantly, it takes a willingness […]

Smartphones and iPads have changed the way people share photos, talk to one another and pass the time with games and music. But what about seniors who have trouble reading these devices’ small text, navigating apps and understanding the evolving technology? How can they stay connected to loved ones when they find the tools frustrating […]