2018 Beaufort County Seniors

Beaufort County SENIORS RESOURCE DIRECTORY Helpful Information for Boomers and Seniors

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2018

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Welcome!

Do you know where to find the best services for Boomers and Seniors in Beaufort County?

Again you have the services at your fingertips! Welcome to the second edition of the Beaufort County Seniors Resource Directory. Our community now has a comprehensive resource like this annually-updated directory. We aim to provide options, simplify your search, expand your base of information, and ultimately send you in the right direction.

To enhance quality, we partnered with Anthem Media Group, the publisher of the Hilton Head Island Vacation Directory for the past 10 years. We appreciate the help of our sponsor: The Coalition for Aging-in-Place, Together for Beaufort County. We also thank our advertisers who have made this free directory possible.

You can view more information, sign up for our newsletter, or download our digital edition online at seniorsresourcedirectory.com.

To obtain additional printed copies or learn about advertising, please contact John Basile at 843-901-1134 or jbasilehhi@gmail.com.

Thank you to our Readers! May you stay healthy, happy and safe.

Photo courtesy Philip Heim at BeaufortPics

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Table of Contents

CarePatrol of Savannah/Hilton Head

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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Staying Connected: It’s a Neighborly Thing To Do Seniors Helping Seniors: Developing a Village in Your Community

SENIOR HOUSING

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Talking To Mom About An Assisted Living Residence

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IN-HOME SERVICES

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We Are On Line: seniorsresourcedirectory.com

HEALTH SERVICES

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Ways to Avoid Kidney Disease 34 Critical Healthcare Decisions 44 Hilton Head and Coastal Carolina Hospitals…

Committed to Quality Patient Care 46-47 Choosing the Right Physician 48 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures 50 Functional Neurology - Help Your Brain Help Your Body 52 What is Medicaid? 55

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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10 Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes Is It Time To Sell Your Home?

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ENTERTAINMENT & RESTAURANTS

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 2017-18 Theater Series

RESOURCES

Find Safe, Quality Living Options

Call 912.737.0020 www.CarePatrol.com

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CAREGIVER PROGRAMS Women’s Support Group 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10:15a – 11:45a

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Every Wednesday, 10:15a – 11:45a

Individual Counseling

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Our caregiver programs are offered at no cost to you.

Call Memory Matters at 843-842-6688 to schedule an appointment.

Memory Matters is a nonprofit care provider. Financial assistance is available.

All are supported, regardless of ability to pay.

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Community Resources

United Way of the Lowcountry Serving Beaufort & Jasper Counties

Change won’t happen without you.

Learn more and get involved at www.uwlowcountry.org or call 843.982.3040

JOIN THE FIGHT FOR ALZHEIMER’S FIRST SURVIVOR.

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Community Resources SENIOR CENTERS

BEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING See ad on this page 1408 Paris Avenue, Port Royal 843-524-1787 BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER 61 Ulmer Road, Bluffton 843-255-6772 BURTON WELLS SENIOR CENTER 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Burton 843-255-6695 HILTON HEAD ISLAND SENIOR CENTER 70 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head 843-785-6444 RIDGELAND SENIOR CENTER 444 Wise Strett, Ridgeland 843-726-5601 ST. HELENA SENIOR CENTER 6315 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena 843-838-3606

TRANSPORTATION PALMETTO BREEZE PUBLIC TRANSPORT Beaufort County 843-757-5782

OSPREY VILLAGE, LLC See ad on page 10 Bluffton 843-422-6099

SENIOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LOWCOUNTRY LEGAL VOLUNTEERS Bluffton 843-815-1570

BEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING See ad on this page 1408 Paris Avenue, Port Royal 843-524-1787 COALITION FOR AGING IN PLACE See ads on pages 13-17 Together for Beaufort County BLUFFTON SELF HELP Volunteers are Precious and Valued 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite 10, Bluffton 843-757-8000 ext. 200

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF THE LOWCOUNTRY 634 Campground Road, Yemassee 843-473-3991 HHI DEEP WELL PROJECT 80 Capitol Drive, Hilton Head 843-785-2849 MEALS ON WHEELS Bluffton-Hilton Head 843-689-8334

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Community Resources SENIOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER BEAUFORT See ad on page 8 2266 Boundary Street Suite 209, Beaufort 843-521-9190 HELP OF BEAUFORT 1910 Baggett Street, Beaufort 843-524-1233 AARP OF SOUTH CAROLINA Real Possibilities 1201 Main Street, Suite 1280, Columbia 866-389-5655 SALVATION ARMY 2505 North Street, Beaufort 843-524-3727 UNITED WAY OF THE LOWCOUNTY See ad on page 8 Serving Beaufort/Jasper, Bluffton & Hilton Head 843-982-3040

BEAUFORT COUNTY LIBRARIES BEAUFORT COMMUNITY LIBRARY 311 Scott Street, Beaufort 843-255-6456 BLUFFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton 843-255-6490 HILTON HEAD ISLAND LIBRARY 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head 843-255-6500 LOBECO LIBRARY 1862 Trask PArkway (Hwy 17), Lobeco 843-255-6479 ST. HELENA LIBRARY 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Rd., St. Helena Island 843-255-6540 BOOKMOBILE bookmobile@bcgov.net 843-255-6547

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & NETWORKING BEAUFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 701 Craven Street, Beaufort 843-525-8500 BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 801 Bladen Street, Beaufort (843) 986-1102 GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 217 Goethe Road, Bluffton 843-757-1010

HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head 843-785-3673

Community Resources CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & NETWORKING HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 216 Bluffton Road, Bluffton 843-757-3673 HEALTHCARE NETWORKING GROUP OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Meetings on the third Thursday of the Month at 8:30am Please check our website for current meeting locations hcnglc.org

RECREATION

YMCA OF BEAUFORT COUNTY See ad on this page 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal 843-522-9622 POWERHOUSE GYM See ad on page 53 1530 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-706-9700 ISLAND REC CENTER 20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head 843-681-7273 BLUFFTON REC CENTER 61 Ulmer Rd # A, Bluffton (843) 255-6710 BUCKWALTER REC CENTER 905 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton (843) 255-6710

THRIFTS SHOPS

BE HAPPY BE HEALTHY BELONG! Y Members Enjoy:  60+ fitness classes offered every week

like water aerobics, Senior Shape Up, yoga, and Fit Over 50 - all included in your membership!

 Sauna and steam rooms  Heated indoor pool  Access to personal trainers  Access to onsite massage therapist  Educational seminars & more!

STOP IN FOR A TOUR! YMCA of Beaufort County 1801 Richmond Ave., PORT ROYAL 843-522-9622 • ymcabeaufortcounty.com

THRIFTS SHOPS

OSPREY VILLAGE THRIFT STORE See ad on page 10 2600 Main St Unit 101, Hilton Head 843- 368-0001 GOD’S GOODS Godsgoods.org 15 Centre Drive, Bluffton (843) 757-2024

FRIENDS OF CAROLINE THRIFT STORE Unique Finds, Great Prices. Shop Local.

1100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-525-9430

HOSPICE COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE Hospicethrifthhi.com 3 Mathews Court Suite A, Hilton Head 843-689-5455

OSPREY VILLAGE THRIFT STORE See ad on page 10 2797 N. Okatie Highway, Ridgeland 843-645-4505

PALMETTO ANIMAL LEAGUE THRIFT SHOP Where Great Buys Saves Lives 1 Sherington Drive, Suite B, Bluffton 843-837-6369

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Community Resources SENIOR SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY BEAUFORT

PORT ROYAL BAPTIST CHURCH 843-521-1994 Senior Ministry Potluck Meals for Seniors Transportation: No PORT ROYAL UNITED METHODIST 843-524-2005 Senior Ministry Meals for Homebound Seniors Transportation: Members Only PRAISE ASSEMBLY 843-525-1121 Senior Ministry Hot Meals 2nd Monday at Church Transportation: No SHELL POINT BAPTIST CHURCH 843-522-8616 Senior Ministry Meals for Recently Hospitalized Members Transportation: Members Only

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LOWCOUNTRY COMMUNITY CHURCH 843-836-1101 Transportation: Members Only MAY RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 843-757-2518 Transportation: Members Only OKATIE BAPTIST CHURCH Senior Ministry Open to Non-Members ST. GREGORY THE GREAT 843-815-3100 Homebound Ministry Open to Non-Members

HILTON HEAD

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL 843-681-8333 Homebound Ministry Nursing Home Ministry Safe Harbour Village Meals for Seniors Transportation: Open to Non Members/Medical Only

BLUFFTON

BETH YAM SYNAGOGUE 843-689-2178 Senior Services Homebound Services

CORNERSTONE 843-757-3472 “Round Towners”: Social Activities for Seniors

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 843-681-3696 Senior Ministry Meals for Seniors Homebound Ministry Respite for Caregivers

CHURCH OF THE PALMS, UMC 843-379-1888 Homebound Ministry

GRACE COASTAL CHURCH 843-379-5520 Senior Ministry Homebound Ministry Transportation: As Needed Members Only LIVE OAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 843-757-5670 Homebound Ministry: Meals Transportation: No

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LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 843-757-4774 Homebound Ministry Transportation: No

HILTON HEAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 843-689-6362 Senior Ministry ISLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH 843-682-8177 Senior Bible Study

Community Resources SENIOR SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY HILTON HEAD

UNITY CHURCH OF HILTON HEAD 843-682-8177 Senior Ministry Homebound Ministry Transportation: Members Only

SHELDON TOWNSHIP

MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH 843-252-3381 Senior Ministry /Quarterly Seminars/Luncheons Assistance with Medication, Home Repairs or Utilities Transportation: Members Only Dale Community: As Needed PATHWAYS IN STEP (SHELDON TOWNSHIP EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM) Recapturing the Legacy Healthy Churches Consortium 843-846-2468 843-846-4166 Select Churches Providing Transportation and Other Services for Seniors

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Staying Connected: It’s The Neighborly Thing To Do

“I was at a pretty low point when your flyer arrived in my mailbox…you’ll never know how that one piece of paper impacted me! Like a gift from heaven.”

Staying Connected is a not for profit organization of volunteers, who are Sun City residents, that serve their neighbors within the gates of Sun City. Commonly referred to as a “Village”, Staying Connected is the vehicle for neighbors to help neighbors stay in their homes as long as it is safe to do so.

Staying Connected evolved from a task force led by Holly Field, who now serves as the Chairman of its board. The goal of the task force was to investigate the needs of the community to help resident maintain their active lifestyle. After considerable research and assistance provided by the Coalition for Aging in Place a volunteer service organization was formed. The task force evolved into a steering committee and in June 2014, Staying Connected was established with a fivemember Board of Directors.

Their Mission: “To enhance resident’s ability to remain engaged within our community and ensure they have access to information and services which provide them with the lifestyle consistent with vision of an active adult community. The mission is supported through the various services offered by Staying Connected such as transportation to and from medical related appointments and grocery shopping, home companionship visits, reassuring call, caregiver relief visits, minor

home maintenance and home safety checks.

Another valuable asset is their Resource Hub. The Resource Hub is open Monday-Friday from 9:00AM-3:00PM and provides residents with a broad range of Low Country support information.

Homes visits and transportation, two of the direct services offered by Staying Connected, have experienced an 83% and 70% increase, respectively, when compared to 4th quarter 2015. The Village currently has 350 members and 250 volunteers.

Volunteers are at the heart of Staying Connected’s mission. The organization is constantly recruiting volunteers and offers orientation and training for all who are interested. Volunteers are offered the opportunity to work in one or several areas with flexible time commitment.

Sun City Hilton Head is humming with excitement. The excitement of residents thrilled with the addition of Staying Connected. Volunteers and members alike are benefiting from the services offered by the community’s “Village”. “As a child I always had a security blanket. Now at 89 years old I have gotten my security blanket back,” …Staying Connected Member. A volunteer simply states “I am paying it forward. I have received help throughout my life and now I am able to help those in need.” Evidence that community outreach changes both lives.

Contact Information: www.StayingConnectedSCHH.org or 843.705.2259

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Coalition For Aging in Place

Partnerships

For Additional Information: coalitionforaginginplace@gmail.com

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Seniors Helping Seniors: Developing a Village in Your Community

As you grow older, would you like to stay in your home for as long as possible? You are not alone.

Several communities around the country, and in Beaufort County, are now looking at a new way to help seniors stay in their own homes as long as it is safe, physically and financially possible.

This new, volunteerdriven approach, involves forming self-directed, senior support networks, i.e., Village, that provide programs and services needed for the continuance of independent living. Membership in the Village includes the benefits of seniors helping seniors, the services of a limited network staff, and a single point of contact to access a broad menu of programs and services necessary to assure that living in your own home is enjoyable, safe, healthy, and generally feasible.

There are already several Villages up and running in Beaufort County and a few that are in the developmental stages. Local Villages are currently providing services such as transportation to doctors,

grocery shopping, and social events; assistance with minor household chores, light maintenance projects, and friendly phone checkups. Some Villages are also providing respite services in addition to meals for neighbors who are recuperating from surgery or short term illnesses. As each community is unique so are the list of services they will provide.

Interested in creating a Village network in your community? The Beaufort County Coalition for Aging in Place (CAP) is available to work with members of your community to that end. CAP serves as an information resource, provides development consultation and has representatives who will make presentations community meetings. Once the Village is up and running CAP can also provide PR and marketing support as well as assistance with start-up funding (up to $1,200).

For additional information on how to get a Village started in your community contact Deborah Edmondson, Village Developer and CAP Facilitator.

Email: coalitionforaginginplace@gmail.com

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Staying at home...

Beaufort County Coalition for Aging in Place

As long as it is safe to do so...

Striving to provide individuals living in Beaufort County with a network of support that offers the practical means and confidence to enjoy life to its fullest in the homes and communities they value.

Services: 

Village Development Information Resource

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Speaker’s Bureau

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Resource Connectivity

For Additional Information: coalitionforaginginplace@gmail.com

843-368-2483

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• Movie Theater • Movie Theater • Therapy Gym • Therapy Gym • Laundry Service • Laundry Service • Housekeeping • Housekeeping • Pet-friendly • Pet-friendly • Library • Library • WiFi • WiFi

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Senior Housing ACTIVE 55+ ADULT RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

SUN CITY, BLUFFTON High $100’s to Mid $500’s, 8200 homes 50+ Age Restriction, New and Resale Homes Call 843-620-2535 for more information

BENTON HOUSE OF BLUFFTON See ad on page 4 8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton 843-757-3111

THE HAVEN, BLUFFTON High $200’s to Low $400s, 500 Homes 55+ Age Restriction, New and Resale Homes Call 843-620-2535 for more information RIVERBEND, BLUFFTON (Upscale Sun City Gated Community) High $300s to $1 Million+ 55+ Age Restriction, New and Resale Homes Call 843-620-2535 for more information

CANTERFIELD OF BLUFFTON See ad on page 18 567 North Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-645-4000 THE RETREAT AT LADY’S ISLAND See ad on back inside cover 9 Sunset Boulevard, Beaufort 843-379-9502

BLOOM AT BLUFFTON See ad on page 22 800 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-815-2555

Short Term & Long Term Rehabilitation Long Term Care • Memory Care

Life may change, but it never gets old.

The only Continuum of Care Community offered in Bluffton including NHC Homecare.

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843.705.8220 www.nhcbluffton.com

843.707.9400 www.thepalmettosbluffton.com

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Senior Housing ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES BLOOM AT HILTON HEAD See ad on page 22 35 Beach City Road, Hilton Head 843-342-5599

SUMMIT PLACE OF BEAUFORT See ad on page 20 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0105

THE SEABROOK OF HILTON HEAD See ad on page 22 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head 843-843-3747 BROOKDALE HILTON HEAD VILLAGE See ad on page 23 80 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-689-9143

MORNINGSIDE OF BEAUFORT See ad on page 20 109 Old Salem Road, Beaufort 843-982-0220

RIVER OAKS ASSISTED LIVING See ad on this page 1251 Lady’s Island Drive, Port Royal 843-521-2298

BROOKDALE HILTON HEAD See ad on page 23 15 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-342-6565

TIDEPOINTE/BROAD CREEK CARE CENTER See ad on page 28 801 Lemon Grass Court, Hilton Head 843-341-7307 THE PALMETTOS See ad on page 19 3035 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-707-9400

Friendship Included.

Assisted Living & Secured Memor y Care Did you know that River Oaks includes housekeeping, transportation & chef-prepared meals? River Oaks offers all these great amenities along with the safety and security from our highly trained staff to offer the right amount of support when needed in our assisted living or in our new specialized memory care community.

1251 Lady’s Island Drive Port Royal, SC 29935

(843) 521-2298

www.riveroaksassistedliving.com

Rates Starting At $2500.00 Per Month

CUMBERLAND VILLAGE See ad on page 27 3335 Wise Creek Lane, Aiken 803-599-2053 OSPREY VILLAGE, LLC See ad on page 10 Bluffton 843-422-6099

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES BLOOM AT BELFAIR See ad on page 22 60 Oak Forest Road, Bluffton 843-815-2338 THE SEABROOK OF HILTON HEAD See ad on page 22 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head 843-843-3747

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Don’t Just Live... Flourish!

Bloom Senior Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care (for early, middle and late-stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia) and Respite Care in Bluffton and Hilton Head, SC. For nearly 50 years, Bloom’s goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish.

Residents continue to live life to its fullest potential, enjoying their favorite activities while discovering new ones, and blooming into their best selves through learning, growth and discovery.

BLOOM AT BELFAIR

BLOOM AT BLUFFTON

BLOOM AT HILTON HEAD

60 Oak Forest Rd. Bluffton, SC 29910 843-815-2338

800 Fording Island Rd. Bluffton, SC 29910 843-815-2555

35 Beach City Rd. Hilton Head, SC 29926 843-342-5599

Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care

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There’s a lot to love here.

Sometimes innovation is about seeing the world in a new way, not looking at a screen.

At Brookdale, we are changing perceptions of aging. Actually, we’re doing more than that. We’re celebrating aging by redefining what it means to live well. But, of course, our residents use cool technology, too, like tablets, social media and video-chatting to connect with family and friends.

CALL TODAY! Brookdale Hilton Head Independent Living Assisted Living

(843) 342-6565

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BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING and BRINGING NEW LIFE TO SENIOR LIVING are the registered trademarks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc.

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Senior Housing INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES BROOKDALE HILTON HEAD See ad on page 23 15 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-342-6565

THE PALMETTOS See ad on page 19 3035 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-707-9400

CUMBERLAND VILLAGE OF AIKEN See ad on page 27 3335 Wise Creek Lane, Aiken 803-599-2053

SUMMIT PLACE OF BEAUFORT See ad on page 20 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0105

INDIGO PINES Independent Living 110 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head 843-342-3228

SKILLED NURSING CARE

MEMORY CARE BENTON HOUSE OF BLUFFTON See ad on page 4 8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton 843-757-3111 CANTERFIELD OF BLUFFTON See ad on page 18 567 North Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-645-4000 THE RETREAT AT LADY’S ISLAND See ad on back inside cover 9 Sunset Boulevard, Beaufort 843-379-9502 BROOKDALE HILTON HEAD COURT See ad on page 23 48 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-342-7122 BLOOM AT BELFAIR See ad on page 22 60 Oak Forest Road, Bluffton 843-815-2338

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MEMORY CARE

LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILTON HEAD See ad on page 25 120 LaMotte Drive, Hilton Head 843-681-6006 BROAD CREEK CARE CENTER AT TIDEPOINTE See ad on page 28 801 Lemon Grass Court, Hilton Head 843-341-7300 THE SEABROOK OF HILTON HEAD See ad on page 22 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head 843-843-3747 FRASER HEALTH CARE See ad on page 22 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head 843-842-3747 BROOKDALE HILTON HEAD COURT See ad on page 23 48 Main Street, Hilton Head Island 843-342-7122 CUMBERLAND VILLAGE OF AIKEN See ad on page 27 3335 Wise Creek Ln, Aiken 803-618-4011

BLOOM AT BLUFFTON See ad on page 22 800 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-815-2555

REHABILITATION

BLOOM AT HILTON HEAD See ad on page 22 35 Beach City Road, Hilton Head 843-342-5599

BROAD CREEK CARE CENTER AT TIDEPOINTE See ad on page 28 801 Lemon Grass Court, Hilton Head 843-341-7300

Senior Housing REHABILITATION THE PALMETTOS See ad on page 19 3035 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-707-9400

RESPITE CARE-OUT OF HOME BENTON HOUSE OF BLUFFTON See ad on page 4 8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton 843-757-3111 MEMORY MATTERS See ad on page 6 117 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head 843-842-6688 LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILTON HEAD See ad on this page 120 LaMotte Drive, Hilton Head 843-681-6006

75148

843.681.6006

120 Lamotte Dr. • Hilton Head, SC LifeCareCenterOfHiltonHead.com

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Talking to Mom About an Assisted Living Residence Chuck Bongiovanni, MSW, MBA, CSA- CarePatrol

Talking to Mom About Assisted Living Very few seniors want to leave the homes where they may have been living for decades, but as their age advances, the necessity of doing so may increase until the issue can no longer be ignored. Household matriarchs may be extremely reluctant to leave the family home and all of its associated memories.

However, when it is time to have that heartfelt talk with mom, a few words of advice can help to alleviate any difficulties.

Consider the Need The first step in talking to mom about a possible move to an assisted living residence, is to consider the need for it. Make a list of the pros and cons associated with moving. If the advantages are overwhelming, then the talk cannot be avoided. However, it is also necessary to consider what type of facility is required. Large, apartment-type buildings may be ideal,

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but small, family-based facilities and nursing homes should also be considered.

Ease Into the Topic Before initiating a deep discussion, it is helpful to nonchalantly bring up the idea a few times several months beforehand. This can take the form of a simple mention of other options after mom has experienced a difficult situation, but you will want to wait a day or two after an incident occurs.

Timing is Important The best time to talk to mom about assisted living is when she is comfortable and her mind naturally takes her to some of the factors that are making her life sad, difficult or lonely. Gently bringing up the topic at such a time may be received as practical advice instead of as an attack.

Discussion Ideas The discussion about moving may be helped by gathering information about her friends, who are already living in an assisted living community. Mom will be more open about visiting a community, where she will have one or more instant friends.

Other topics, which may help in the discussion, include reviewing the safety features of the assisted living community and engaging her in discussing the ease of upkeep to the living spaces, the level of privacy in personal quarters, and the daily social activities available in the pubic areas.

Finally, give mom some time to consider the information you have given to her. If she is still reluctant after a few days, ask for help from friends and family members.

If the incidents prompting a discussion regarding assisted living are severe or if they occur frequently, a simple mention should be upgraded to touring a facility. In non-emergency situations, you can take no for an answer the first few times.

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Ways To Avoid Kidney Disease Get a Primary Care Physician: Everyone needs a primary care physi-

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She recommends patients see them at minimum once per year, or as often as the physician recommends. Make sure the PCP performs a physical exam, runs a metabolic blood profile and a urinalysis showing creatinine levels once per year. Creatinine is the number doctors use to see how well the kidneys are working. When your kidneys aren’t functioning properly, creatinine can accumulate in your body. A urinalysis will also help see if damage is being done to your kidneys.

Exercise: Keep active and exercise. Movement stimulates the body and helps all organs do what they were made to do. Dr. Coleman recommends 30 minutes of exercise a minimum of three times per week under the supervision of a PCP. Exercise will also help improve muscle function and sleep, which will in turn benefit kidney function. Even moderate exercise such as walking will improve one’s overall quality of health.

Water, Water, Water: “Drink lots of water,” says Dr. Coleman. Water flushes the toxins from the kidneys and keeps your entire body hydrated. “You want to keep flushing toxins out of your body. The best way to do that is with lots of water,” she says. Those living in the Lowcountry should be extra careful to drink enough water, as they can lose hydration easily through daily activity.

Control Blood Pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the leading cause of kidney disease. Monitor your blood pressure. Try to keep your top number (systolic) below 130; your diastolic number (bottom) below 80. Salt is an enemy. It raises blood pressure and puts unneeded stress on your kidneys.

Avoid Preserved Meats: Preserved meats such as lunch meat, bacon, pepperoni and red meat are high in uric acid and salt, which are hard on kidney function and also causes painful gout.

Control Bad Cholesterol: Total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg. Good cholesterol should be above 50. Limit dining out, especially fast foods. It is suggested one eat more high antioxidant foods such as colorful fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and low or non-fat dairy products.

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BEAUFORT MEMORIAL PRIMARY CARE See ad on page 43 989 Ribaut Road Suite 260 Beaufort 843-522-7600 BEAUFORT MEMORIAL BLUFFTON PRIMARY CARE See ad on page 43 11 Arley Way Suite 201, Bluffton 843-706-8690 BEAUFORT MEMORIAL LADY’S ISLAND INTERNAL MEDICINE See ad on page 43 117 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort 843-522-7240 BEAUFORT MEMORIAL LOWCOUNTRY MEDICAL GROUP See ad on page 43 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0404

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Hilton Head and Coastal Carolina Hospitals Walking through a hospital door is a little different for everybody. For a patient who has had a heart attack or stroke, nothing in their life could have prepared them for the uncertain road ahead. For patients needing physical rehabilitation, it’s a path to get back on their feet and the activities they enjoy. For expectant parents and their relatives, it’s the beginning of one of life’s greatest journeys.

No matter what the circumstance, Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital are dedicated to providing the best care possible.

Hilton Head Hospital: Specialized Treatment to Save Lives

Since opening its doors over four decades ago, Hilton Head Hospital has provided critical care and proudly served the residents and visitors of Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie and surrounding communities. With a core of dedicated, skilled physicians and well-trained staff, the hospital has been able to develop highly specialized programs for treatment of diseases and injuries right here at home.

At the 93-bed hospital off of Beach City Road on Hilton Head, patients and visitors can find a vast array of healthcare services, such as award winning cardiac care including open heart surgery; a dedicated spine center and orthopedic center, obstetrics/gynecology, surgical services, physical rehabilitation and wellness. Specialty orthopedic services include, MAKOplasty, a robotic arm-assisted surgical procedure designed to relieve pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. At Hilton Head Hospital, MAKOplasty® is currently being used to treat the damaged part of the knee.

Patients with serious injuries or dangerous symptoms can find treatment at the hospital’s 24hour emergency department. An online emergency room check-in service allows patients with some symptoms to reserve a place and come to the ER at a designated time for care.

Hilton Head Hospital’s cancer care program, affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center, features Beaufort County’s only nationally accredited Breast Health Center. It offers 3-D Breast Tomosynthesis and a dedicated breast surgeon.

Outpatient services are available at the two-year old Bluffton Medical Campus, located on 75 Baylor Drive in Bluffton – midway between Hilton Head and Coastal Carolina Hospitals. While patients and their families will find a range of services at the hospitals, they can find access to other convenient care at our Bluffton Medical Campus. The 60,000 sq. foot outpatient center was designed as a one-stop shop for the convenience of patients. They can schedule appointments with a primary care doctor, have blood drawn, receive their imaging and attend physical therapy all in one building.

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Investing in the most advanced technology and recruiting well-trained physicians, Coastal Carolina Hospital has built an array of inpatient and outpatient services so you and your loved ones don’t have to leave your community to receive the high-quality care you deserve.

In the last year, our surgical services offerings have been enhanced with the addition of the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. Our surgeons have been trained to use da Vinci to perform procedures such gall bladder removal and hysterectomies through tiny incisions.

The hospital also is one of two places in South Carolina where men can have prostate biopsies done with the aid of Artemis - a new technology that brings detailed, three-dimensional imaging to bear on prostate cancer. Physicians have long been unable to accurately visualize tumors during prostate biopsies, but that has improved thanks to the Artemis device.

Advanced technology has made it possible for persons suffering with a stroke to receive a higher level of care. The hospital’s stroke program is part of the Medical University of South Carolina’s telemedicine network. The network provides aroundthe-clock access to MUSC’s neurosurgeons, who can help diagnose patients with stroke symptoms via video – saving time and lives. The launch of this service earned Coastal designation from The Joint Commission as a primary stroke center.

Patients and visitors to Coastal will find many other essential services at the 41-bed acute care hospital. Among there are primary care, a dedicated Women’s Pavilion, 24-hour emergency car, imaging, laboratory and pathology services, surgery, physical rehab and the only certified pulmonary rehabilitation program in South Carolina. The hospital offers wound healing and ostomy care at its Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Healing at the Bluffton Medical Campus.

Connect With Hilton Head Regional Healthcare

More and more we’re online to connect with each other and find information. The Internet and other social media sites offer us instant access, searchable content and fun ways to share information with friends. That’s why Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

These sites feature various updates on the latest happenings at the hospital. So if you are active on social media, be sure to connect with us.

These networking sites are a great source of information about emerging health topics and our health events and screenings.

Coastal Carolina Hospital • 1000 Medical Center Drive • Hardeeville, SC • Coastalhospital.com • 843-784-8000 Hilton Head Hospital • 25 Hospital Center Drive • Hilton Head Island, SC • Hiltonheadregional.com • 843-681-6122 Bluffton Medical Campus • 75 Baylor Drive • Bluffton, SC • Hiltonheadregional.com • 843-836-4BMC Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center • 40 Okatie Center Blvd. S. • Okatie, SC • Hiltonheadregional.com • 843-705-8888

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Choosing The Right Physician Choosing a physician is not easy. It is hard finding someone to trust your health with. Asking for recommendations from co-workers, neighbors, and friends is a good way to start, but ultimately you will have to decide which physician is best suited to your individual needs and situation. If the Lowcountry is your second home, you still need to identify a physician who can care for you while you are here. Establishing continuity of care with your home physician makes sure you do not have a lapse in your healthcare.

When you are choosing a doctor, look for someone who listens to your opinions and concerns, encourages you to ask questions and explains things in ways you can understand. When you and your doctor work together as a team, you’ll get better care.

The following questions can help you to define further what is most important for you

when choosing a physician:

• Is the doctor taking new patients?

• Is the doctor board-certified?

• Where is the practice located? Will it be easy for you to get there?

• How long will it take to get an appointment?

• Is the doctor part of a network of physicians?

Hilton Head Regional Healthcare is comprised of board-certified physicians that believe in providing compassionate and comprehensive patient care right here in the Lowcountry.

Whether you are new to the area or just looking for a new physician, our physicians represent a broad-range of medical and surgical specialties and they are dedicated to helping you stay healthy and active.

Dr. Feltner, M. D., Board Certified Internal Medicine (left) Dr. Burnett, M.D., Board Certified Family Practice (center) Dr. Madison, M.D., Board Certified Family Practice (right)

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2017 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FACTS AND FIGURES

MORE THAN

15 MILLION AMERICANS

IN 2016

provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias these caregivers provided an estimated

18.2 BILLION HOURS

of care valued at over

$230 BILLION

In 2017, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $259 billion By 2050, these costs could rise as high as

$1.1 TRILLION

35%

of caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia report that their health has gotten worse due to care responsibilities, compared to % of caregivers for older people without dementia

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS THE

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1 IN 3

seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia

OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES

MORE THAN 5 MILLION AMERICANS ARE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S BY 2050, THIS NUMBER COULD RISE AS HIGH AS 16 MILLION

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COMBINED

SECONDS someone in the United States develops the disease

breast cancer and prostate cancer

Since 2000, deaths from heart disease have decreased by 14% while deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have increased by 89%

Health Services NEUROLOGY

MASSAGE SERVICES AHH GREEN SPA Relaxing By Nature 1032 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head 843-715-2643

MEDICAL ASSOC. OF THE LOWCOUNTRY NEUROLOGY See ad on page 57 8 Hospital Center Boulevard Suite 110, Hilton Head 843-681-4966

NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION

MEDICAL ASSOC. OF THE LOWCOUNTRY NEUROLOGY See ad on page 57 75 Baylor Drive Suite 155, Bluffton 843-836-3667

NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION MEDICAL ASSOCIATES See ads on pages 58-59 1115 Lexington Ave, Savannah 912-354-4813

NEUROLOGY SAPONARA BRAIN & SPINE CENTER, PC See ads on page 60 1 Matthews Drive Ste 109, Hilton Head 843-681-8001

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL LOWCOUNTRY MEDICAL GROUP See ad on page 43 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0404

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Most insurances and Medicare accepted.

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NEPHROLOGY Nephrology is the study of kidney function, kidney problems, the treatment of kidney problems, and renal replacement therapy (dialysis and kidney transplantation). Patients are seen by a physician specializing in nephrology for various reasons such as: acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, proteinuria, kidney stones, hypertension, and disorders of acid/base or electrolytes.

HYPERTENSION Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a chronic medical condition in which blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Blood pressure is made up of two measurements, systolic and diastolic, which depend on whether the heart muscle is contracting (systole) or relaxed between beats (diastole).

Hypertension puts strain on the heart, leading to hypertensive heart disease and coronary artery disease.

Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, aneurysms of the arteries, peripheral arterial disease, and chronic kidney disease.

Nephrology & Hypertension Medical Associates, P.C. is a full service, privately owned and operated practice.

Since 1969, their focus and specialty has been the evaluation and treatment of patients with kidney related disease and hypertension. While services do include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplant referrals, and care following transplantation, the primary goal is to provide patients and their families with the finest care to enhance health and improve the quality of life, be addressing their chronic kidney disease problems before these services are needed.

OFFICE LOCATIONS BLUFFTON/OKATIE: 16 Okatie Center Blvd, Suite 100, Okatie, SC 29909 (843) 706-9955 BEAUFORT/LADY’S ISLAND: 16 Kemmerlin Lane, Beaufort, SC 29907 (843) 524-2002

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EXPERIENCED SPECIALISTS IN KIDNEY DISEASE AND HYPERTENSION

Mikhail Novikor, M.D., PhD. Kelli Lozano, N.P.

Jessica Coleman, M.D.

Come Visit our South Carolina Team at Two Convenient Locations!

OFFICE LOCATIONS BLUFFTON/OKATIE: 16 Okatie Center Blvd, Suite 100, Okatie, SC 29909 (843) 706-9955 BEAUFORT/LADY’S ISLAND: 16 Kemmerlin Lane, Beaufort, SC 29907 (843) 524-2002

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Get Back to Life Your goals and health needs are as unique as you are.

Our pledge to provide you with One On One Personalized Care means better outcomes and a faster rehabilitation for you... so you can get back to doing what you love.

To schedule an appointment, contact us today.

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Health Services PODIATRY

ISLAND PODIATRY 40 Okatie Center Boulevard South Suite 100, Okatie 843-379-9913

PHARMACIES

STEPHENS COMPOUNDING PHARMACY See add on this page 55 Mathews Drive, Suite 215, Hilton Head 843-686-3040 BURKE’S MAIN STREET PHARMACY Pharmacy and Hospital Supplies 1101 Main Street, Suite B, Hilton Head 843-681-2622 BLUFFTON PHARMACY Custom Compounding Since 1988 167 Bluffton Road, Bluffton 843-757-4999 ULMER FAMILY PHARMACY AND WELLNESS COMPOUNDING Personalized Healthcare, Custom Compounding 68 Bluffton Rd, #6, Bluffton 843-706-4496

LOWCOUNTRY COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS Offering Sterile & Non-Sterile Services 149 Riverwalk Boulevard Suite 1, Ridgeland 843-645-9973

PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION CORNERSTONE PHYSICAL THERAPY See add on page 60 4 Hampton Hall Boulevard, Bluffton 843-837-1930 BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY See add on page 45 1017 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-815-2563 BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY See add on page 45 386 D Mark Cummings Rd., Suite 102, Okatie 843-208-2272

PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION CHARLES J. NIVENS, M.D. SPINE MEDICINE Treating Back, Neck, Shoulder and Knee Pain 3 Plantation Park, Bluffton 843-705-7471 DRAYER PHYSICAL THERAPY INSTITUTE See add on page 41 10 William Pope Drive Suite 3, Bluffton 843-705-9440 DRAYER PHYSICAL THERAPY INSTITUTE See add on page 41 38 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite C, Bluffton 843-815-5628 DRAYER PHYSICAL THERAPY INSTITUTE See add on page 41 95 Mathews Drive, Suite D5, Hilton Head 843-681-5640

Dr. Wilhemina Fry, Pharm.D. Owner & Certified HRT Specialist

We Make Custom Compounds Tailored to Your Needs: • Male & Female Hormone Replacement Therapies • Topical Pain Gels • Dermatologic Preparations • Special Dosage Forms & Flavors for Pets Other Specialties Include: •Saliva Hormone Testing • Nutritional Counseling • Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements 55 Mathews Drive, Suite 215 • Hilton Head Island 843.686.3040 • www.SCPHHI.com

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Health Services URGENT CARE CLINICS AMERICAN FAMILY CARE The Right Care Right Now 272 Robert Smalls Parkway Suite 320, Beaufort 843-521-4357 CROSS ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER Primary Care/Urgent Care/David E Dorsner, MD 19 Moss Creek Village Drive Suite D, Hilton Head 843-681-8260 LOWCOUNTRY URGENT CARE Great Care 7 Days A Week! Walk-ins Welcome!

182 C Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort 843-322-1933

UROLOGY

UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES OF SAVANNAH With 11 Urology Physician Specialists 230 East DeRenne Avenue, Savannah 912-790-4000

VISION CARE OPTICAL SOLUTIONS See ad on this page 10 Hospital Ctr. Commons Suite 100, Hilton Head 843-681-6682 OPTICAL SOLUTIONS See ad on this page 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite G, Hilton Head 843-785-8008 OPTICAL SOLUTIONS See ad on this page 27 Mellichamp Drive, Suite 100, Bluffton 843-706-0607

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Professional Services ATTORNEYS: ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING

ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING CENTER See ad on Inside Front Cover 10 Pinckney Colony Road Suite 300, Bluffton 843-757-5294

HEALTH INSURANCE & MEDICINE

SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE AGENCY, BILL TAMISO Medicare Health, Prescription Drug Plan Agency 324 Hampton Place, Okatie 843-705-9172

HALE & HALE, PA Estate Planning and Probate Moss Creek Village and Sun City, Bluffton 843-837-3000

TREVIN SINGLETON Medicare, Life Insurance, Income for Life.

Residing in Beaufort 40+ yrs.

7031 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah 843-592-4514

ATTORNEYS: REAL ESTATE

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE

GILBERT LAW FIRM LLC See ad on page 70 2 Professional Village Circle, Beaufort 843-524-4000

CLEANING & ORGANIZING

VERNON’S PRIVATE HOME CARE, LLC See ad on page 66 VernonsPHCOnline.com 843-263-1243

MORE SPACE PLACE See ad on page 65 1304 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-836-1304

EDUCATION

OLLI OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE See ad on page 7 Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort 843-208-8238

FUNERAL CARE & END OF LIFE SERVICES KEITH FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES Professional and Affordable Funeral Care 63 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island 843-715-4584

STATE FARM, STEPHEN UNION See ad on page 66 247 Meade Road, Hardeeville 843-208-3276

LONG TERM CARE AND LIFE INSURANCE LONG TERM CARE PLANNING CONSULTANTS, LLC See ad on page 64 Lady’s Island 843-812-6665

MOVING AND ORGANIZING NEXMOVE See ad on page 71 20 Towne Drive, Suite 249, Bluffton 843-295-0449

REAL ESTATE SERVICES (HOME BUYING AND SELLING) SUSAN BASILE, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY See ad on pages 5, 68-69 Hilton Head, Bluffton, Sun City & Beaufort 843-620-2535

VETERAN SERVICES

NEWCASTLE CONSULTING/DAVE TRACY See ad this page 64 7 Niblick Court, Hilton Head 843-341-5919

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CURRENT AID & ATTENDANCE PENSION BENEFIT LIMITS

Surviving Spouse

$1153

Dependent Spouse

$1408

Single Veteran

$1794

Married Veteran

$2127

Widow or widower of wartime veteran

Veteran is living– spouse needs care Veteran with no dependents

Veteran & spouse are both alive–veteran needs care

BURIAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS

Up to $749 for burial

Up to $749 for plot

We speak VA so you don’t have to as Veterans & Spouses are our passion.

For more information or to request an application: www.NAVF.org Or call 800-352-2919 Local Contact: Dave Tracy 843-540-9926

What Steps Will You Take If Long-Term Care Is Needed?

Nancy A. Dykeman, CLTC, CSA Certified Senior Advisor Over 30 Years Providing Guidance to Families through Education, Funding Solutions and Case Management.

Your Choice Is To PLAN NOW Or Wait Until A Health Crisis Occurs

Gina E. Bruck, MSP Clinical Senior Care Specialist, Senior Advisor & Consultant, Care Transition Manager Over 20 Years providing Support, Advocacy & Case Management to help Patients & Families Navigate the Complexities of Health Care.

Either Way, We Are Here To Help You! Long-Term Care Planning Consultants, LLC Serving Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head

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HOMEOWNER TIP

Get Your Closet in Order Provided by More Space Place Let’s face it, most of us spend too much time combing through our disorganized closets in search of a favorite shirt, shoes or tie, only to end up empty-handed and frustrated. If you’ve ever said, “I have nothing to wear,” even though your closets are busting at the seams, the answer is to customize.

Custom closets, are guaranteed to save you time and give you more space, and they are built to accommodate your wardrobe.

With custom closets, you don’t have to give up any of your existing clothes or accessories – and you’ll even make room for more.

Create the closet of your dreams with an extensive selection of organization systems that are easy to use, durable, and available in a variety of styles and finishes. Choose from wall-hung or floor-based closet organization systems, or even a combination of both, tailored to fit your needs while maximizing the space you have.

Closet Systems Offer a Perfect Fit for Every Customer An infinite number of stylish and practical closet systems are offered. Whether you are looking for a classic, no-nonsense look, an innovative, creative storage area or anything in between, it can be designed.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility closet systems have to offer, with versatile components custom-built for easy access, storage and functionality. Closet organization systems are suited for your needs including: drawers and shelving, baskets and hampers, tie and belt racks, and even retractable mirrors.

Custom Closet Installation Use professional installers to make sure all wall-hung and floor-based, built-in closet organization systems are properly installed.

Professional installers are specially trained to assemble every square inch of your one-of-a-

kind custom closet, so that it’s a perfect fit for you.

Murphy Beds Longing to add space to your home, while avoiding the expense and time of a remodel or addition? Murphy beds can be hidden to fit virtually any existing room, accommodating any home’s floor plan.

Whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary style, Murphy beds offer a simple, utilitarian design to conveniently transform your home office or den into a comfortable guest bedroom, saving you money and square footage. Murphy beds are easy to lift, and won’t bend, fold or crease your mattress.

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Brian T. Treacy, Esq.

Elder Law & Estate Planning Center Plan for Tomorrow, Today

10 Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

We all know that having an estate plan is good for our finances and for our heirs. When it comes to estate planning, the most common mistake people make is, quite honestly, the simplest one: they fail to prepare.

And those who do prepare often make mistakes that can lead to family discord and financial problems down the road.

Over the years, we have seen estate plans fail what they were intended to do. For your estate plan to remain valuable for you and your heirs, you would be wise to avoid these 10 common mistakes: 1. Not having a Will: Personal wishes, whether written or oral, will most likely not be followed in the absence of a will. Without a written plan that is set forth in a Will that YOU create, your assets will pass to your heirs according to your state’s laws of intestacy, not the way YOU would want.

2. Doing it yourself: Even if a self-prepared will or trust is legally enforceable, estate planning is a complex legal process requiring knowledge in several areas of the law, including estate law, tax law and property law as starters.

3. Not funding your revocable living trust: A properly drafted trust will prevent putting your loved ones through the expensive, lengthy and emotionally draining court probate process. Creating a trust is one thing- funding it is another. An unfunded Revocable Trust is useless.

Make sure your attorney guides you on funding the trust once created.

4. Failing to understand the impact of life insurance proceeds: Many people do not realize that life insurance proceeds are NOT controlled by the directions in your will and death benefits are not part of your estate.

Confirm the identity of your death beneficiaries with your life insurance company.

5. Failing to adequately plan for children with special needs: An outright gift to a child with special needs disqualification of that child from receiving public benefits. Using a Special Needs Trust will allow you to make a bequest for the benefit of the special needs child while keeping public benefits.

6. Not properly planning for incapacity: People are living longer, and therefore the risk of lacking capacity during your lifetime is increasing. With proper estate planning can you be sure that your health and financial affairs will be taken care of in the event of your inability to take care of them yourself.

7. Business planning: Who will own and control your business upon your death? Proper estate planning increases the likelihood of your business continuing as a viable operation.

8. Not preparing for minor children: If you have minor children, you should have a will nominating personal guardians for the children, in the event that both you and your spouse should die prior the children reaching the age of 18. Without a plan, the court will decide without your input where the kids will live and who will make important decisions about their money, education and life.

9. Improper beneficiary designations: Similar to life insurance, your Will and your beneficiary designations on IRAs, 401k’s and annuities should be consistent.

A Will does not necessarily control the disposition of these assets.

10. Not periodically updating an estate plan: People do not like to discuss dying, and therefore people often want to simply execute their estate plan documents and be done with it as quickly as possible, without considering all the economic, family, and health dynamics that should be thoughtfully addressed and monitored during your lifetime. You should plan to make periodic revisions to your estate plan.

Brian T. Treacy, Esq., Owner/Attorney Rebekah Freeman, Esq., Associate Attorney

Talk with a qualified elder law attorney to create a personalized estate plan. To learn more, you are invited to attend one of our informative workshops. Visit www.hiltonheadelderlaw.com or contact us at 843-757-5294.

Elder Law & Estate Planning Center• 10 Pinckney Colony Rd Bldg 300 I Bluffton, SC 29910 843.757.5294 • www.HiltonHeadElderLaw.com

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Is It Time To Sell Your Home?

From the Moving On Guide, published by the SRES® Council, Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

Are you thinking of selling your home to move to a senior supportive environment? Or perhaps to move in with an adult son or daughter who can help with your needs as you grow older?

You may be considering leaving the family home with all that it represents—the place where children were raised; the safety and security of a family unit; the physical space where your oldest and dearest memories reside. For seniors, it can signify the best years of their lives, where friends and community ties were made.

Many seniors would prefer to continue living in their own home, or aging in place.

Sometimes, circumstances work against those preferences: • Home maintenance becomes a burden • A major life event forces considering a move • An aging parent wants to live closer to adult children or other caretakers • Financial concerns make it difficult to keep the home • Support services are needed that are not available at home

Photo courtesy Philip Heim at BeaufortPics

To request a copy of Using your Home for Income in Retirement, a Retirement Planning Guide, or with questions on selling your home, please contact Susan Basile, S.R.E.S.® with the Basile Property Group, Keller Williams Realty, 843-620-2535 or email Susan at susan@basilepropertygroup.com

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Whatever the reason, there may come a time when parents, along with their adult children, consider selling and moving on. The following information is designed to help guide your family through the complex issues and unique situations you may encounter during the process.

Many homeowners have previously bought and sold homes. However, selling a senior’s home can be much more complicated, due to the number of unique issues and decisions— and sometimes the number of people involved. Though seniors usually make the decision to sell, it is not uncommon for adult children to help them sort through these and other issues: • Is moving the best alternative? If so, where? Have other options been explored?

• Are close family members on board with a decision to sell?

• What is the best way to downsize a lifetime’s worth of possessions and family heirlooms?

• What are the tax-related implications of a sale?

• What effects might a sale have on future income?

The financial, logistical and emotional issues involved in a move can be stressful for a family to navigate. Senior parents and their adult children may feel they are in unfamiliar waters as they deal with these questions.

A real estate professional who has experience in senior’s issues, and who can put you in contact with other similarly-trained professional advisors, can be an invaluable resource at this time. You can count on a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) to help guide you through the process and the special considerations, making the transaction less stressful and more successful.

Your Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) can help you navigate this process.

They can: • Familiarize you with the various types of senior housing available in your area.

• Suggest important questions to ask when you’re visiting various housing options.

• Refer you to other professionals who can help you understand and compare the true costs of each option, determine which options are affordable based on your financial situation, and examine the legal contracts involved in the process.

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Senior Relocation & Transition Specialists The caring and knowledgeable professionals at NEX MOVE are committed to standing by your side throughout the process so you’ll never feel alone!

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ENTERTAINMENT & RESTAURANTS

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831 Parris Island Gateway , Beaufort, SC 29906 - (843)379-1500 207 Bluffton Rd Old Town Bluffton, SC 29910- (843) 815-6300

Salt Marsh Brewing A craft brewery located in the heart of Old Town Bluffton, SC. Our mission is simple, to brew great innovative beers for our neighbors to enjoy.

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Nonna Rosa welcomes you to our restaurant to enjoy authentic Italian food in a family atmosphere, the way Nonna Rosa would have done years ago in Pozzuoli, Italy! As they say in Napoli, “L’appetito vien mangiando la sete se ne va bevendo!” (the appetite comes with eating the thirst goes away with drinking)

Nonna Rosa Restaurant began many years ago, in a small town called Pozzuoli, located on the southern coast of Italy.

Our Hours: Mon - Fri: 4pm - 10pm Sat & Sun: 4pm - 10pm

SPECIAL OFFER! Just mention the Seniors Directory and Receive 10% OFF your check

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SERIES

2017 2018 October 4 - 22

A South Carolina Premiere! From Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winner and Spielberg’s Oscarnominated film comes a musical with a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues. With a soul-raising score, The Color Purple gives an exhilarating new spirit to this tale of 40-years in the life of a family in rural Georgia. Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival and the 2017 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.

December 6 - 31

This Carolinas’ premiere of Disney Theatricals’ Tony Award-winning show is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of ‘newsies,’ who dreams of a better life. But when publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies the newsies to take a stand for what’s right. Exuberant songs, high-energy dance numbers, and an uplifting story make this a don’t-miss-holiday-hit!

February 6 - 25

Our patrons’ #1 play selection, this Tony Award-winning thriller, Dial M for Murder, was also a suspenseful Hitchcock film. Tony married his wife for her money and plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder…or so he thinks. When the would-be murderer Tony hires ends up dead, Tony will go to any length to see his wife convicted. And that’s just the beginning! “Tingling with excitement!” – NY Times

May 2 - 27

Our audience’s #1 musical choice, Evita focuses on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Peron.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the show won seven Tonys among them Best Musical. Show-stopping numbers include “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” “The Rainbow Tour,” and “High Flying, Adored.” “Spectacular, innovative and starry.” - Village Voice

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June 20 - July 29

The Southeastern premiere! Hustle back to the 70s with music by the legendary Bee Gees in this story about Brooklyn ladies’ man, Tony Manero, whose weekends are spent at the disco.

He finds himself in a love triangle with his ex and new girl Stephanie. “Stayin’ Alive,” “Boogie Shoes,” “Tragedy,” “More than a Woman,” and “How Deep is Your Love,” are just a few hits in this disco party of a musical!

A SEASON OF GREAT SHOWS IS JUST THE BEGINNING In addition to our five productions (above), the Arts Center proudly presents year-round performances from worldclass dance to side-splitting comedy. We also provide summer camps (perfect for the grandkids!), workshops (for all ages), as well as free family festivals and special events for the entire Lowcountry.

Visit our website at www.artshhi.com for tickets, subscriptions and the most up-to-date performance information. Or call (843) 842-ARTS (2787).

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SYMPHONY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: MOZART FEST AND GALA

EMANUEL AX IN CONCERT

Mon, Sept. 18, 2017 7:30PM (One night only)

CINEMATIC CLASSICS

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

Sun, Nov. 5, 2017 5PM • Mon, Nov. 6, 2017 8PM

JOY TO THE WORLD!

Sun, Dec. 3, 2017 5PM • Mon, Dec.4, 2017 8PM

LOVE IN THE TIME OF WAR

Sun, Jan. 14, 2018 5PM • Mon, Jan. 15, 2018 8PM

BEETHOVEN’S EROICA

Sun, Feb. 11, 2018 5PM • Mon, Feb. 12, 2018 8PM

PORGY AND BESS IN CONCERT

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THREE CENTURIES OF ROMANTICISM Sun, Mar. 25, 2018 6PM • Mon, Mar. 26, 2018 8PM

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Sun, April 29, 2018 5PM • Mon, April 30, 2018 8PM

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The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa “Official Hotel of the HHSO and the HHIPC” Season subscriptions/tickets are available on the website at hhso.org, or by calling the office at 843-842-2055. Tickets: $30, $45 & $55. All concerts held at First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy.

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Therapy Dogs

Best Friends Go to Work!

The unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship from our dogs and the special relationship is hard to beat. These characteristics along with focused training can put some canines to work as therapy dogs.

Therapy dogs are different than service dogs. Service dogs are specially trained for a specific challenge such as vision or special disabilities. Therapy dogs make visits to hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, or schools with intention to promote healing, reduce anxiety, improve overall well-being. Therapy dogs are required to pass a comprehensive test with and without the handler. The handler must also pass a written test and submit vet health records for the dog annually. This test is a series of strict obedience and situational challenges such as reaction around walkers/canes, hospital beds, and children to ensure the dog can function in different environments calmly and effectively.

Trapper the Wonder Dog and I have our certification through Therapy Dogs International. We visit a variety of local facilities, and there is no doubt we make a positive impact wherever we go. The visits range in length of time, and it is not unusual for us to have a small crowd form around us as Trapper uses his special charm. He is very calm and lets people warm up to him and then slowly asks to shake paws.

He’s a gentle giant, as he is about 100 pounds of pure love. He typically gets lots of pets and then hugs and kisses goodbye. Trapper and I are blessed to have such an important job!

Aunt Laurie’s inspires others to acknowledge the human value in everyone with custom gift baskets hand woven and assembled by individuals with disabilities at the SC Voc. Rehab Department in Beaufort. Many of the products in the baskets, such as dog biscuits, candles, snacks, and ceramics are also made by individuals with disabilities. Aunt Laurie’s established quarterly Lowcountry Ladies Luncheons, donates gift baskets to charities, and the owner, Laurie Brown, volunteers her time helping Special Olympics and visits the lonely or ill with the company mascot and certified therapy dog, Trapper.

Learn more and follow Trapper at www.auntlauries.com or www.facebook.com/auntlauries Call Aunt Laurie’s at 843-415-8230 77

Benefits Available to Seniors in South Carolina

AGE 85 Exempt from the additional 1% sales tax (Code 12-36-2620). Senior citizens must ask for exemption at time of purchase and may be required to show proof of age. A card identifying the bearer as eligible for the exemption from the additional 1% sales tax may be obtained by calling the S.C. Department of Revenue at 803-898-5405.

AGE 70 Choice to serve or not to serve on federal court jury duty.

AGE 65 Apply for Social Security whether planning to retire or not (may apply 3 months prior to Social Security retirement age).

Apply for Medicare (automatically eligible if qualify for Social Security benefits).

Part A – hospital insurance – free.

Part B – other medical services, which require a monthly premium. There is a penalty for late enrollment.

Medicare pays 80% of allowable charges after deductible. Individual must pay remaining 20% and any other additional charges.

Part D – Prescription drug benefit, effective January 2006.

May be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments depending on resources and income.

If you are eligible for SSI, you automatically receive Medicaid.

Homestead Tax Exemption – first $50,000 of the fair market value of a house or mobile home owned by a state resident of at least one year is exempt from municipal, county, school, and special assessment real property taxes. Exemptions provided to surviving spouses who are 50 or older and anyone who is legally blind or has a permanent disability, regardless of age. Apply at county auditor’s office on or before July 16.

(Code 12-37-250) Income Tax - South Carolina will allow a $15,000 deduction from taxable income for taxpayers 65 years of age and older. Taxpayers under age 65 may exclude from taxes $3,000 of their qualified retirement income annually (SC Code 12-6-1140). At age 65, the deduction may be applied to any income up to $15,000.

Choice to serve or not to serve on city, county or state jury duty. (Code 14-7-840) Discounted Palmetto Passport admission to state park facilities.

Hunting and Fishing Licenses– State residents at age 64 may buy $9 senior lifetime licenses that include hunting and fishing privileges, effective July 1, 2005. Call (803) 734-3838.

Vehicle Discount - biennial registration fee for private passenger-carrying vehicles discounted to $20. The annual registration fee for any property carrying vehicle with a gross weight of 5000 pounds or less is $30 biennially. (Code 56-3-620) Free Eye Care – call 1-800-222-EYES (3937) to receive referral to local ophthalmologist who will provide needed medical eye care at no cost to qualifying individuals. Must be US citizen. Does not cover hospital charges, drugs or eyeglasses – Weekdays 11 am to 7 pm.

AGE 62 Apply for Social Security if plan to retire. Apply no later than last day of month you want benefits to begin. Special discounts may be given on eyeglasses, lenses, or any accessories. (Code 40-37-240) AGE 60 Free tuition at all state supported educational institutions that include state universities, colleges, and technical schools (subject to space restrictions and usual entrance requirements). To be eligible you cannot receive compensation as a full-time employee. (Code 59-111-320) May retire from the S.C. State Retirement System at age 60 or after 28 years of creditable service. (Code 9-1-1510) Eligible for services through the Aging Network (contact your local Council on Aging).

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AGE 55 Automobile insurance credit is mandated for persons who are 55 years of age or older and have successfully completed a driver training course approved by the Department of Public Safety. Contact local 55 Alive program through AARP. Call 1-888-227-7669.

NO AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING: Social Security Social Security income is not taxed on your South Carolina income tax return. Retirement Income Prior to reaching age 65, taxpayers may exclude annually $3,000 of their retirement before calculating their taxable income (SC Code 12-6-1140). Once taxpayers reach age 65, they may exclude $15,000 of income from any source, including qualified retirement plans, IRAs, government pension plans, Keogh plans and private sector pensions. Total deductions cannot exceed $15,000. (The $15,000 total deduction may also be claimed on any source of income, not just retirement income.) Dependent Care Credit Families caring for an elderly relative in their home who must hire caregivers in order to work may deduct up to 7% of the amount claimed on their federal income tax against their state income tax. (Code 12-6-3390) Home Care or Nursing Home Credit Tax credit of 20%, not to exceed $300, of expenses paid for intermediate or skilled care to an institution is allowed. A credit of 20% on expenses, up to $300 annually, is allowed on state income tax for nursing home care at home or in a licensed institution. (Code 12-6-3390) Other Tax Issues To be exempt from home and vehicle property taxes, you must first file an application through the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

Please check the S.C. Department of Revenue website, www.dor.sc.gov, for changes in the state’s tax laws each year. You can also call the Department of Revenue main number at 803-898-5000 or toll free at 1-844-898-8542.

We also recommend that you contact a tax professional if you are in doubt about a tax issue or procedure.

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