What to Expect as You Age

Bones, Joints and Muscles With age, bones tend to shrink in size and density, weakening them and making them more susceptible to fracture. You might even become a bit shorter. Muscles generally lose strength, endurance and flexibility — factors that can affect your coordination, stability and balance. What you can do to promote bone, joint […]

Aging: What to Expect (Your Heart)

You know that aging will likely cause wrinkles and gray hair. But do you know how aging will affect other things? This is the first in a series of topics to find out what changes to expect as you continue aging — and how to promote good health at any age. The most common change […]

Be Kind to Yourself

When we realize that we’ll never be perfect, we can accept that mistakes are an important part of our life journey that contributes to who we are. In light of that, we need to focus on the positive. Be kind to yourself – especially when you are suffering, feeling inadequate or aredisappointed in yourself. Talking […]

Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program

Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program: 843-839-0702 Provides services to clients aged 21 and above. Clients are screened and approved.Clients age 60 and above – Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments or grocery stores, make wellness calls, and delivery food pantry items to clients’ homes. Clients age 21-59 – Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments. If you […]

Bone Health: Tips to keep your bones healthy

Keeping your bones healthy is easier than you think. Bones provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles and store calcium. Your bones are continuously changing — new bone is made and old bone is broken down. When you’re young, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone, and your bone mass increases […]

Know the Facts About Covid-19

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways. Infected people have a wide ange of symptoms including: No symptoms Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath of difficulty breathing  New loss of taste or smell  Sore throat For many people, the immediate risk of becoming seriously ill from this virus […]

Signs and Symptoms Regarding Your Health Not to Ignore

Nobody wants to see a doctor if it’s not necessary, but there are certain symptoms you don’t want to ignore. Here are some examples, although not all-inclusive. Chest Pain – could be associated with a heart attack.  Sudden loss of vision or speech or difficulty in speaking, confusion or personality changes, facial weakness, arm drooping […]

Are You Getting Enough Quality Sleep?

As we get older, we may not be getting enough quality sleep. Aging can affect the quality of your sleep. You may wake up more often and have a less consistent sleep pattern than you did when you were younger. One of the most common age-related sleep changes is waking up more frequently. The most […]

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Struggling to Stay Motivated? Social Media Might be the Answer

You can’t watch any social media without seeing sad news about the coronavirus. However, social media can also be used for good things. Social media support groups might be the secret weapon you need to succeed. Whether you’re determined to lose weight, exercise more or better manage stress, a likeminded group on social media can […]