South Carolina Senior Care Provider; Finding your Power Source

Every day people face challenges. Sometimes those challenges are relatively minor and could be work related such as meeting a deadline or preparing for a presentation, other times they may be serious personal challenges that involve the illness of a loved one, depression or conflict with a friend. Many times a person’s first instinct is to muddle through it on their own. The male species is especially susceptible to this reaction because of his inherent desire to fix things.

 We are a busy society and the advent of the information age combined with the technological advances in communication has given people and companies unprecedented access into our lives. Being connected and always on has become the norm. There have even been new words developed that describe this condition. “Workation” is one that I heard from a sales representative at lunch the other day. For this woman her vacation had become just another opportunity to work.

The answer to our problems may be right in front of us. Instead of just being connected, we could be connected through prayer to a higher power source. Prayer forces a person to find quiet time, reflect and be in communion with their God. Prayer focuses attention on the important things in life and can keep a person grounded. Mother Teresa once said this about prayer; "Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts."

We have to be disconnected from the noise and distraction of this world in order to listen properly. Seeking quiet time in one’s day is a good start. I have the good fortune to work for a faith based senior care company that encourages the expression of faith and where most meetings and meals start with a blessing. At Agape Senior having these daily reminders helps me realize not only the importance of the work at hand but also who ultimately is in charge.

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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South Carolina Senior Care Company is on a Mission

The mission of Agapé Senior is simple; improve the lives of senior adults in a faith based atmosphere. People that understand senior care know the level of dedication and resolve it takes to provide quality care 24 hours per day 365 days per year. Agapé Senior has been doing that successfully for over 13 years and has improved the lives of over 40,000 senior adults in the process.

Every day at Agape Senior people’s lives are touched. Caregivers assisting residents with daily activities of living while preserving their dignity and independence. Residents that may once have been isolated at home now dine and share nutritious meals with their community neighbors. Life enrichment directors lead activities, celebrate birthdays, celebrate resident achievements and military heritage. Chaplains minister to spiritual needs through bible studies and church services. Administrators and staff take time out of busy schedules to get to know their residents. Dementia patients working with innovative programs produce beautiful artwork which adorns the comfortable lobbies where family and friends can visit with loved ones.

So If you have never had the opportunity to see a hospice worker gently stroke the face of a patient, or have never seen the sense of relief from a family caregiver when one of our senior solution advisors tells him/her that we can solve their care issue or have never seen the smile of a resident that is being honored you may want to visit one of our communities. You will see the AgapéSenior mission is alive and well.

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 Agape Senior West Columbia recently hosted an elegant luncheon for the Miss Teen South Carolina contestants along with their Grandmothers. When the girls arrived they were seated in the Villas resident dining room where the tables had been prepared with white table cloths, cloth napkins and beautiful glass bowls filled with white, blue and purple hydrangeas.

 The light summer meal prepared by Agape Senior Catering and Culinary was as colorful as it was delicious and consisted of fresh fruit, tuna salad on a bed of lettuce, multi-color pasta salad and lemon poppy seed muffin. A creamy dessert with raspberry drizzle completed the meal.

 Barry James, administrator, along with Lauren Tolcher, Senior Solution Advisor, for the community were both on-hand to welcome the guests and explain a little bit about the history of Agape and about some of the innovative programs that have been implemented to enhance quality of life for their residents.

 After lunch the contestants were given an opportunity to visit with the senior residents. Everyone seemed to love the extra attention from the young women and many residents collected multiple autographed pictures.

 Agape Senior was a 2012 sponsor of the Miss Teen South Carolina pageant and believes that it is important to be involved in the communities in which it serves. "We love any activity that enhances the quality of our resident’s lives and enjoyed having the beautiful and talented Miss Teen contestants during their visit. It was heart-warming watching the young women sharing laughter and stories with our senior residents" stated Barry James.

  West Columbia South Carolina Assisted Living Assisted Living of West Columbia 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. West Columbia, Cayce, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Springdale SC. – Call Agape Senior Assisted Living West Columbia at (803) 939-3000 or (800) 411-2427

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Piedmont Senior Care Company Supports Habitat for Humanity

 Lisa Rumford, community liaison, provided water for volunteer building crew members with Habitat for Humanity on this hot, humid June day.

 Lisa enjoyed watching and helping these men who could be out playing golf today, but spent their day building a dream come true for a family in need of a house they can call their own.

 Agape Senior is working with Habitat for Humanity for future projects including a fundraiser in Lancaster, SC at Covenant Baptist Church on August 25th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The community as well as Agape Senior is encouraged to come enjoy the Barbecue and Blue Grass Event to support Habitat for Humanity.

For more information please contact, Lisa Rumford 803.230.2890 or LRumford@AgapeSenior.com

  Agape Senior Assisted Living of Rock Hill 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. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Tega Cay, Lake Wyle – Call us 803-207-8000

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Conway SC Post-Acute Care Gets You Better Faster

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 Agapé Senior Post Acute Care Center of Conway is located close to downtown Conway. The patients at the facility are under 24-hour care from the Agapé nursing staff and reap the benefits of the Rehabilitation Center’s state-of-the-art therapy gym. Therapists and equipment for physical, speech and occupational therapy are in close proximity to all of the warm and welcoming rooms.

 Agapé Senior Post Acute Care Center of Conway is less than seven miles from Conway Medical Center, as well as a number of medical offices.

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 Agapé Senior provides short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care at our Medicare-certified facilities. Our caring, compassionate and highly-trained healthcare professionals are focused on the needs of the seniors and are committed to exceptional care around the clock.

 Our skilled nursing team is committed to providing superior medical care with a professional yet personal demeanor. Our nurses, CNA’s, and therapists closely follow plans of care provided by referring physicians. Their efforts are supported and enhanced by a full complement of therapeutic and rehabilitative programs, all placing emphasis on preserving or improving quality of life.

 Agapé Senior Express Rehabilitation Program

 After hospitalization, patients must recover from illness or injury. In addition, they must recover from the deconditioning that accompanies inactivity. Many individuals need intense rehabilitative therapy in a skilled nursing setting. We offer a full complement of individualized treatments in physical, speech, and occupational therapies which are available six days a week. Agapé’s therapy gym offers the latest in equipment and technology for rehabilitation. Our nurses, CNA’s and therapists closely follow plans of care provided by referring physicians. Our goal is to get you to your optimum level of function faster.

 When the time comes to return home, our staff works with patients and their families to plan a successful transition. An Agapé therapist may choose to assess the home environment and make recommendations on safety issues or helpful adaptations that may be made to their home environment.

 Agape Senior Conway

 Assisted Living and Post-Acute Care 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

Rock Hill Assisted Living has Resident Gardner

It’s that time of year again! Agape Senior of Rock Hill has one of the best gardeners around. One of our Independent Residents, Carroll Wilkie, is the proud Gardener of our Agape Garden. Each year our residents help care, grow and protect the garden which consists of cabbage, beans, cantaloupe, cucumbers & tomatoes. This year we are already in full swing! Our residents look forward to sweet summer time all year long in hopes they can get a taste of these delicious summer treats! Pictures are of a few veggies in the garden and our Life Enrichment Coordinator and Carroll Wilkie giving tour of his garden.

Agape Senior Assisted Living of Rock Hill 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. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Tega Cay, Lake Wyle – Call us 803-207-8000

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Agape Senior Piedmont Assisted Living and Hospice Work Together to Find Solution

The Agape 411 number rang on Saturday evening around 8 p.m. Dougal Kear, with Agape Management forwarded  the call to Laney Whittle, Rock Hill Assisted Living Senior Solutions Advisor, because the woman calling said she needed help with her husband to be placed in Assisted Living. Laney called her back around 8:15 and spoke with her for about 45 minutes. Once Laney talked with her she realized the womans husband would probably be appropriate for Hospice rather than Assisted Living.

During the time they were on the phone the woman shared with Laney that she felt like a “prisoner” in her own home, her husband had very advanced Dementia and she didn’t know what else she could do. She kept saying she was scared and wished she just had her “old husband back”. Well the of “S” personality in Laney came out and her heart broke. The woman started weeping on the phone with Laney and said she just needed help….Laney assured her Agape would do everything they could to get her some assistance.

After jumping through a few hoops, contacting hospice,getting the physician order, a time was set where Laney could go to the home and speak in person with the woman and her husband.

Monday morning Laney set out to find the home and a short time later pulled up at a small trailer where the couple was sitting outside on the porch. The woman met Laney at the car and as soon as she got out, she gave Laney the biggest hug and started crying saying you pulling up in this drive way is the most hope I’ve felt in a long time. They sat on the porch, drank sweet tea and  talked for a short time before the woman started telling old stories of  their life together, she smiled just a few times and started laughing with her husband at some jokes they use to tell.

Agape Hospice pulled up a little while later and Susan and Gwyen, Hospice nurses, were able to admit him and give her the hope she was looking for.

Laney got up to leave the home visit  and she came up and said, your constant calling to check up on me and positive attitude throughout this whole situation has blessed me more than you will ever know.

The Piedmont Team got to Share Agape today in a way I’ve never personally seen before.

Agape Senior Assisted Living of Rock Hill 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. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Tega Cay, Lake Wyle – Call us 803-207-8000

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