Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common forms of dementia, affecting more than 6 million Americans. While age is a factor, dementia is not a normal part of getting older. Lifestyle changes, including changes in your diet, may lower your risk of developing the disease. Is there a link between nutrition and Alzheimer’s disease? … Continued
SAHC Celebrates Certified Nursing Assistants Week with Spotlight on Tenured Associates Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a vital role at South Atlantic Health Care. With their skills and dedication, our senior residents are properly cared for in a safe, supportive, and loving environment. From providing meals to measuring daily vital signs, CNAs are the backbone … Continued
SAHC Honors Nurses Appreciation Week with Spotlight on Tenured Nurses At South Atlantic Health Center, nurses mean a lot to our patients and us. They are responsible for the primary care and wellbeing of our seniors. And during COVID-19, many of them work under stressful conditions while still taking excellent care of our patients. This … Continued
A Guide to Aging without Sleep Problems Many people will experience changes in their sleep patterns as they age. As many as 7 in 10 older adults struggle with some form of chronic sleep issue. Are you having trouble sleeping? We understand that sleep issues can interfere with your daily routines and even reduce your … Continued
South Atlantic Health Care Essential Employee Spotlight At South Atlantic Health Care (SAHC), we couldn’t operate without our team of hard-working and dependable social workers. We strive to be a place where these selfless heroes feel appreciated and supported. For this reason, we’re celebrating National Social Worker’s Month by highlighting one of our outstanding team … Continued
South Atlantic Health Care appreciates caregivers, which is why we never miss National Caregiver’s Day each February. We take this opportunity to thank our nurses and staff and show appreciation in a variety of ways. To help celebrate, we’d like to share ideas on how to honor the caregiver in your life. If you are … Continued
Our president COVID vaccine video Each day brings exciting news on the COVID-19 vaccine front, and today is no exception. Brett Barnett, the president, recently received the first dose of his vaccine, and he is feeling great. Brett took the opportunity to film the process so he could share his experience with patients, their friends … Continued
We’ve learned a lot over the past few months, and each of our centers has done an incredible job dealing with the ongoing pandemic through strong leadership, collaboration and coordination. Everyone from our medical staff and chefs to our wellness and Activity teams has approached their area of expert care with unmatched grace and attention … Continued
Extra COVID Measures in Place to Ensure Health and Safety of Patients, Staff & Visitors South Atlantic Health Care today announced the installation of Rensair® portable air scrubbers inside its South Carolina facilities, making it the first healthcare facility in the United States to deploy Rensair’s patented system of UV light and HEPA13 filter technology which destroys 99.97% … Continued
November is National Long Term Care Awareness Month, and the South Atlantic Health Care (SAHC) centers in South Carolina are showing support for our skilled team of specialists and residents. As a leading provider of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and long term care for seniors, we want to encourage anyone 65 years or older … Continued