Even when a loved one’s death is not unexpected, the actual event is shocking and sad. At a time of grief and vulnerability, bereaved relatives are required to make a whirlwind of decisions about the funeral and associated issues. For many, the task is overwhelming and can compound their grief.
4 Reasons to Treat Elders with Care and Respect
As parents or elderly family members age, it may seem like there’s been a role reversal – the people who kept you away from danger as a kid and guided you through life may suddenly be the ones in need of care.
While in dire cases you might feel like you’re the adult taking care of a child, treating or talking to seniors like children is never the answer. Research from AARP shows the negative impact of “elderspeak,” or speaking differently to seniors such as talking in a louder voice or dumbing down sentences (think baby talk but for the elderly), finding that talking to adults like kids is both unhelpful and hurtful.
4 Ways to Get Ahead on Spring Cleaning This Year
Winter is almost over! Even those of us who appreciate winter for its better characteristics (like the excuse to eat comfort food or cozy up next to the fire) are secretly ready to get everything cleaned out and organized. Between Christmas, snow days and tax paperwork, the task can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to!
Here are four easy ways to get a head start on your spring cleaning this year.
How a Christian Education Meets the Diverse Educational Needs of Children
Sponsored By:
St. John’s Christian Academy
Parents know that every child is different. Kids have a wide range of educational and personal development needs, and so schools must prepared meet those diverse requirements in order to foster successful students.
Is It Hearing Loss – Or Something Else?
Sponsored By:
Hearing Care of Summerville
Our auditory system is integral to how different parts of the body communicate with one another. So when hearing is damaged, it can signify health issues elsewhere in the body, explains Dr. Hollie Bahen at Hearing Care of Summerville. “That is one major reason hearing loss should never be dismissed,” she adds.
Depressed, Overweight or Tired (D.O.T. syndrome)?
Do you suffer from mood swings, have joint pain or inflammation, can’t sleep or just feel sluggish in the morning? If so, you might be suffering from what Dr. Tom Mercante calls “D.O.T. syndrome.”
5 Facts and Fictions About Dorchester Habitat for Humanity
Sponsored By:
Habitat for Humanity
We’ve all heard about the great work Habitat for Humanity does for communities around the world. But how much do you actually know about the organization?
For example, did you know that there’s a Habitat affiliate right here in Dorchester County? Since 1993, Dorchester Habitat for Humanity has been “Building Homes and Hope” with the help of an inspiring community of volunteers. Here are a few other facts and fictions you should know about our local Habitat for Humanity chapter.
Know Where to Drop Off Your Unused Prescription Drugs and Opiates
Sponsored By:
The Kennedy Center
Open any medicine cabinet in this country and you’re likely to find one or two unused prescriptions. We’re given a drug for a tooth extraction, but need to use only one or two pills. Or we have minor surgery but use only half the medication. What happens to all these leftovers? Some are flushed down […]
8 Ways to Help a Grieving Loved One During the Holidays
Sponsored By:
Parks Funeral Home
Losing a loved one any time of year is devastating, but the holidays can be especially tough as the days become shorter and colder and everyone around the bereaved celebrates and counts their blessings. And while nothing can make the pain go away, family and friends showing they care can lighten the burden a little. […]
5 Reasons to Attend Santee Cooper’s Celebrate The Season in 2017
Sponsored By:
Santee Cooper
It’s time to get festive again for the holidays, and Santee Cooper’s Celebrate the Season, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative, is the perfect occasion to do just that. Located in Moncks Corner and serving everyone in Berkeley County and beyond, this annual holiday festival goes on throughout the entire month of December and involves must-sees for the entire family.