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South Carolina Agape Senior CEO Scott Middleton Talks about His New Book Parent Talk



Parent Talk by G. Scott Middleton

Tonight WIS Channel 10 News 7:00 PM

Scott Middleton, CEO Agape Senior, explains motivation and inspiration for writing this important book.

Parent Talk the new book by G. Scott Middleton, is a must read source of expertise and information for any adult child with aging parents. Throughout this book, the author draws on his years of experience in senior healthcare to assist you in anticipating your parent’s decline, understanding the best care options, and making sound decisions. Come gain the invaluable insights revealed through The Nine Conversations as you become your loved one’s keeper.

Agapé Senior’s mission is to provide integrated health services to meet the needs of senior adults in a faith-based atmosphere. The company’s philosophy is based upon its commitment to provide the best quality care possible for members of our senior adult community. We are committed to participating actively in and around the communities we serve. Call us at 800-411- 2427

Lexington SC Assisted Living

Lexington SC Agape Assisted Living Uses Innovative Arts program

What is Mneme Therapy® and how can it benefit our senior residents on independent/assisted living campuses?

Art Without Boundaries®, a professional association with a mission to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism, Alzheimer's disease, and other related disorders of the brain by promoting Mneme Therapy, is a regular program provided at Agape Senior’s Lexington Campus.

Mneme Therapy® uses everyday pleasures such as singing, movement, painting and storytelling in a unique combination to stimulate dramatic changes in the brain. Although the goal is to provide a rewarding experience, documented testimonies show significant improvement in some clients in verbal skills, mobility, level of combativeness, and understanding instructions.



Dana Warwick, a certified therapist from Art Without Boundaries® Association, came to Agape Senior Lexington in late 2010 to work with our seniors on the pleasures of painting. Each painting is a masterpiece and treasure to the resident and applauded by his/her family.

Dana stated, "I try to put each senior at ease and encourage every stroke of the brush; when I walk in the doors of Agape Senior anticipating a creative and enriching time with some new friends, I leave blessed and inspired by their willingness to give it a try.”

Melba Allard, Regional Vice President of Marketing for the Midlands, states, "I am impressed that most, if not all, of the seniors has never painted before and are so surprised when they see how professional the completed painting looks.”

What a precious privilege to be given the opportunity to brighten someone's day and to give them praise for their efforts and applause for the finished product. “The paintings become a tangible keepsake for their loved one,” says Dana.

Agape Senior has these colorful and unique paintings displayed around the Campus. The residents were proud to sign and name their creations. Go by and view them at 5422 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC.



Lexington South Carolina Assisted Living

Assisted Living of Lexington provides senior-focused solutions. In working with seniors and their families, the dedicated staff strives to optimize quality of life by embracing individuality and preserving dignity. Lexington, Gilbert, Batesburg, Red Bank, Gaston, Pelion SC – Call Agape Senior Lexington Assisted Living at (803) 520-5850 or (800) 411-2427

Senior Adults Need to be Accompanied to the Doctor-AgapeSenior South Carolina Provides Solution

Another one of the many pitfalls of sick elderly people living home alone is that they often go to the doctor alone. A recent article in the New York Times talks about the fact that many seniors are not good at communicating their physical issues with the physicians. It is so important that the senior adult is not only accompanied to the doctor but it should be by someone who has knowledge of the person’s daily activities. Many times just the discussion of what the person does each day can be enlightening to the physician.

At AgapeSenior we provide practitioners who come to the assisted living and nursing homes where they can talk with the caregivers and other staff to get a better understanding of the patients overall health.

Scott Middleton

AgapeSenior is a family of companies that provide living settings and health services to seniors in South Carolina. AgapeSenior offers assisted living, skilled rehabilitation, hospice services, physician services, pharmacy, medical equipment, long-term care insurance, ambulance transportation and real estate services. Agape services Rock Hill, Lancaster, Chester, Columbia, Laurens, Sumter, Camden, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Hartsville, Florence, Kingstree, North Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris, Garden City, Pawley’s Island, Surfside and Gaffney.

South Carolina Agape Senior CEO Scott Middleton Provides Sound Advice

Scott Middleton, CEO of Agape Senior, writes in his new book “Parent Talk” about the multiple challenges families face dealing with aging parents. The book is now available for purchase through Amazon.com and AskAgape.com. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Agape Foundation. In the introduction Scott talks about one of the major issues confronting our senior adults today, “isolation,” Scott writes:

The truth is our quality of life can suffer dramatically
if we attempt to live in complete isolation. But in the
case of a declining senior adult, especially when the
spouse is no longer living, the lack of interaction with
others poses one of the greatest and most debilitating
threats to their well-being — isolation. The lack of
adequate socialization is the silent enemy of an aging
senior that too many “caretakers” fail to understand
or consider.

Scott’s point is clearly illustrated below in this excerpt from a testimonial that was written about the dramatic improvement a daughter saw in her mother after she was introduced into a social setting at Agape Senior Harbison.

The daughter explains how her mother would refuse to get dressed and usually stayed in her gown all day. She would skip breakfast and just pick at lunch and dinner. She would sit and rock, staring into space and rarely attempting to walk. She would not brush her teeth, bathe or groom herself. She was always difficult about taking her medication. She became weak and unable to walk without assistance and she talked every day about it being her last day.

The daughter goes on to explain the dramatic improvement she saw within five weeks of moving her mom to assisted living. Her mom was now getting up, getting dressed, and going to breakfast. She now eats everything on her plate at every meal. She gets involved with the various activities that are offered daily at the facility, uses her walker to get around, takes her medications when they are given, and does not mention that it is her last day. The daughter said she even asked her to bring her blush and lipstick to her. She has regained strength and has gained eight pounds.

The above results are not uncommon. Caretakers at assisted living facilities often witness dramatic improvement in new residents when they are introduced back into a social setting. The combination of scheduled nutritious meals, proper dosage of prescribed medication, and the stimulation of the social setting all contribute to help the residents to have a positive outlook.

Agapé Senior’s mission is to provide integrated health services to meet the needs of senior adults in a faith-based atmosphere. The company’s philosophy is based upon its commitment to provide the best quality care possible for members of our senior adult community. We are committed to participating actively in and around the communities we serve. Call us at 800-411- 2427