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Posted on January 29, 2024 - Last week, one of our major newspapers in South Carolina, “The State,” published an article featuring 44 of the worst and 36 of the best nursing homes in South Carolina based upon Federal standards and surveys. We are proud to say that two of Lutheran Homes’ facilities, Franke at Seaside and RoseCrest were listed in the top and none our facilities were in the bottom rankings.

Posted on January 25, 2024 - The Super Bowl, an event synonymous with indulgent snacking, doesn’t have to be a nutritional free-for-all. It can be easy to make healthier food choices during the big game without sacrificing flavor or fun. In fact, it’s an opportunity to get creative with nutrient-rich alternatives that elevate your game day grub. Let’s explore some smart swaps and strategies for enjoying a healthier Super Bowl snack experience that will score big with both your taste buds and your well-being.

Posted on January 23, 2024 - Get the Inside scoop on hydration as we age! As you age, your ability to sense thirst lessens.

Posted on January 22, 2024 - There is an old saying that “you don’t miss the water until the well runs dry.” This saying is a reflection of the fact that the things we take for granted in life every day suddenly become much more important when we do not have them anymore. As we age, we try to adjust to the toll that time takes on us all. We sometimes, however, forget that even with the things we lose such as our vitality, memory, or physical prowess, it is always important to remember the things we still have.

Posted on January 18, 2024 - It may be easy to overlook vision health, especially if you’re not having any problems with your eyesight. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month which serves as an important reminder, particularly for older adults, to prioritize eye health. Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” can start “stealing” your vision without causing any noticeable symptoms. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve, the vital link between the eye and the brain. This damage is primarily due to an abnormally high pressure in the eye.