Laurens SC Assisted Living Finds a Way

At Agape Senior, we make it happen. From Assisted Living to Hospice, from durable medical equipment to pharmacy, from marketers to the social workers…we don’t give up. Recently I had the fortunate experience at Agape Senior Laurens to help a family that had lost all hope for a better life.Agape Hospice of the Piedmont had brought the family to our attention through their social worker.

Bill, the 94 year old husband is on hospice and had reached a point where his wife was unable to provide any care for him. Bill was notable to transfer himself from his bed to a wheelchair any longer and Vera his92 year old wife was to frail and weak to help him. To complicate matters Vera’s daughter who had a brain hemorrhage in 2006 lives with them and cannot help with either of her deteriorating parents.

The family lives over an hour from the Agape Laurens assisted living community, so I would travel to their house and meet with the family and social worker to find out what we could do to help. The situation looked bleak because there just were not any funds available to pay for care.

Knowing that something had to be done our hospice donated 10days of respite care which allowed Bill to start receiving the immediate care he desperately needed. The ten days bought us some time to try and figure out a more permanent solution. It also gave Vera the peace of mind knowing that Bill was now getting proper care. During this process we continued to look for a permanent solution for the family.

I worked diligently on the paperwork and detail to make the transition from Bill’s home to our community as smooth as possible. Through the process of working with the family we discovered that Bill is eligible for a little known VA benefit called aid and attendance. The aid an attendance benefit was the answer to our prayers because it will allow Bill to remain at our assisted living as a permanent resident.

It is probable that most other care providers would not have given this family a second look after seeing the challenges and financial condition they were in. Fortunately there are still companies and leaders with compassion and a willingness to search for a solution because it is the right thing to do. Agape Hospice helped get the family out of immediate crisis; Agape Laurens worked out a billing arrangement to postpone payment for services until VA benefits can be established. I paid $250.00 out of my pocket of the original application fee so Bill could be admitted. Our whole team worked together and brought a critical situation under control. I believe our seniors deserve that someone is willing to take the extra step to provide the care they so desperately need.

Laurens South Carolina Assisted Living – Agape Senior Laurens

Agape Senior Assisted Living of Laurens provides senior-focused solutions. In working with seniors and their families, the dedicated staff works diligently to optimize quality of life by embracing individuality and preserving dignity. Clinton, Gray Court, Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Greenville, Mauldin, Ware Shoals, Greenwood, Woodruff – Call us 864-984-9844

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Conway Senior Care Worker Honors Veteran and Answers Her Own Call of Duty

Today I had the privilege of being an Agape representative at a memorial for John Caskey. In addition, I was given the honor of being associated with someone I consider to be my “Agape sibling.”

The Caskey family’s deep respect for their dad’s therapist was evident. Physical therapy for Mr.Caskey was enhanced by the bond he shared with his therapist since both proudly served in the Armed Forces. Mr. Caskey,a WWII veteran, served in the US Navy; he was shot down in the Pacific and endured capture and life as a POW. He then chose to defend his country again during the Korean Conflict.

Sitting by my side during Mr. Caskey’s memorial was an Army soldier in full dress uniform, duty bound. This soldier spoke to the congregation about military codes of honor and gave a personal example of Mr. Caskey’s adherence to each code, even in the last days of his life. This was clearly above and beyond the role of most physical therapists.

My pride in this soldier grew even more as the Naval Honor Guard entered to present the flag. As “Taps” was played and the folding of the flag began, Crystal, the therapist/soldier, stood and snapped to attention with a sharp salute.

Lieutenant Crystal Steinbar, commander of her unit, will soon be deployed to Afghanistan. Agape’s great loss will be our country’s greater gain. Godspeed to you, Lieutenant.

Shane Hubbard

Senior Solution Advisor

Agape Senior Conway

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Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing of Conway 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. Conway, Aynor, Loris, Marion, Mulins, Johnsonville, Hemingway, Myrtle Beach, Pawley’s Island, Socastee, Bucksport, Burgess SC. – Call Agape Senior Conway at 843-397-2273 or 800-411-2427

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West Columbia Senior Community Holds Blood drive

West Columbia South Carolina – Agape Senior

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. Columbia, Forest Acres, Lexington, Irmo, Rock Hill, Laurens, Conway, Garden City, West Columbia

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West Columbia AMS Ambulance: Serving the Community

Striving to utilize the gifts the Lord has blessed them with as they serve those in the community who entrust them with their safe transport and health care, Agape’ Medical Services has adopted and lives out the logo that represents the nine fruits of the spirit.

“Our faithfulness moves us to provide quality, gentle care, rooted in the stewardship of our call to serve others.”

Agape’ Medical Services (AMS) was founded in 2006 by a formed partnership between Rev. Scott Middleton and Glenn Bullock. Representing more than a simple carrier service, AMS strives to impact the community by providing a private ambulance service. The AMS staff is highly trained and courteous and looks forward to serving the community by providing an excellent ambulance service.

AMS currently has twelve ambulances; as volume increases, steps will be taken to ensure there are enough ambulances to be placed into service in a short period of time. Every employee has a driving record background check and a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division criminal background check prior to being employed. Each ambulance is fully stocked with supplies that will serve patients and residents. AMS has a dispatcher on call 24 hours a day who can address any concerns regarding patient transport. Each ambulance also has two radios on board to ensure that communication between the dispatcher and the units is not compromised.

AMS also has two billing professionals who can handle all your needs. They operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can help answer any inquiry, whether it is from our patients or from a facility that AMS services. AMS bills directly to Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and dozens of other third-party insurance companies and will work with anyone on a payment plan. A custom billing schedule can be set up to suit the needs of customers.

AMS is a wonderful part of Agape’ whose main focus is to serve the Lord by serving others. Manny Fonseca says his favorite part about working for AMS is “the love, everyone I talk to just loves Agape’.” As we all know, Agape’ stands for “unconditional love." AMS treats every case and every resident with love and care. How blessed we are to have such an amazing team representing the Agape’ name.

Lexington Assisted Living Collects Over Half Ton of Food to Help Local Food Bank

Every single day in the United States families do not have enough to eat. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), over 17 million children lived in food insecure (low food security and very low food security) households in 2009. The number of families in need of assistance from food pantries has increased dramatically during the current economic crisis in our country. The increased demand has put a lot of pressure on food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters to keep shelves stocked and to have the resources to meet the need.

On August 15, 2011, the Agape Senior Assisted Living facilities from across the state completed a three month long food drive to help several South Carolina food bank agencies. The eight Agape entities were able to collect 1.7 tons of non-perishable food to help restock the shelves of Harvest Hope, Low Country Food Bank, and Tender Heart Ministries in York County.

Agape Senior Lexington was the contest winner, collecting 1,122 pounds of food, followed closely by Agape Senior Laurens with 1,085 pounds, and Agape Senior Harbison coming in third with 365 pounds collected. The remaining facilities were Agape Senior Conway with 202 pounds, Agape Senior Rock Hill with 200 pounds, Agape Senior Kathwood with 164 pounds, Agape Senior West Columbia with 115 pounds, and Agape Senior Garden City with 94 pounds.

Hunger is a huge, complex problem that cannot be easily solved. The dedicated people on the front lines who fight the battle daily need all of the support they can get. The cooperation between businesses, community leaders, churches, and volunteers has created a safety net that is balancing precariously between supply and demand. If you are concerned about hunger in South Carolina or in your local community and would like to get involved, contact your local food bank for volunteer opportunities.

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. Columbia, Forest Acres, Lexington, Irmo, Rock Hill, Laurens, Conway, Garden City, West Columbia.

Garden City Senior Care Provider Hosts Brunch and Tour

Join Agape Senior for a free Brunch & Tour on Saturday, August 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm!! Located at the Agape Senior Garden City Assisted Living Facility (11951 Grandhaven Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576). Stop by to meet the Agape family and check out our beautiful Assisted Living. Please call or email Leah Bennett with any questions! 843-357-0200 or LBennett@AgapeSenior.com.

Agape is a faith-based organization and a recognized leader in patient-centered hospice care, offering extensive services throughout the Grand Strand region of South Carolina. We are respected for our professional and compassionate care, allowing our patients to experience a peaceful death and their families to receive the support services they need so they have a special sense of spiritual and emotional peace. Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach, Conway, Garden City, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawley Island, Socastee, Bucksport, Georgetown, Marion, and Mullins, SC. Call us at 843-914-1197.

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