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Retiring in Columbia,SC Retiring in Columbia,SC
Columbia, South Carolina is the capital and central metropolis in the Palmetto State. Its eclectic community includes college students, working professionals and retirees alike.
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Tax Deductions for Senior Citizens in South Carolina Tax Deductions for Senior Citizens in South Carolina
For senior citizens, there are a variety of tax deductions that you may be able to claim on both your South Carolina and Federal Tax Filings. For those filing their taxes, looking at the overall tax snapshot of your state and federal taxes is essential for perspective.
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Casserole Conversations: Part 1 Casserole Conversations: Part 1
I’ve always loved digging in the dirt. Literal dirt, metaphorical dirt, put me in a dirt pile – I’m as happy as a pup sniffing out a delicious trail to some long-lost bone…You get the idea. I’m an Anthropologist by nature and profession.
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What is the cost of Independent Living in Columbia, SC? What is the cost of Independent Living in Columbia, SC?
The cost of Independent Living in Columbia, South Carolina, ranges from $1,900 per month to $5,000 per month, depending on your living accommodations. The average cost is $2,950 per month or about $35,400 per year.* Chartered in 1905, Columbia is the capital city in the state of South Carolina.
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Spreading J.O.Y. at Wildewood Downs Spreading J.O.Y. at Wildewood Downs
J.O.Y. is a unique way for our community to engage with the local area and focus on intergenerational communication. It won the Best of the Best Award in 2019 from senior living association, Argentum, in the category of Family and Resident Engagement. J.O.Y.
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is declared by the Alzheimer’s Association, the world’s largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s disease research, as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
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Silver Pen Winners Announced Silver Pen Winners Announced
On April 16th, Wildewood Downs awarded three scholarships to applicants in the Columbia area. Winners were invited to join Members hors d’oeuvres and a presentation where they received their awards.
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The Weller Life – March The Weller Life – March
Mama Mia! Members, prospects, and team members enjoyed a delicious Italian dinner for our “That’s Amore!” Spaghetti Dinner! Live Long Well Care set up a goodie bag station, we had music playing as Members drove through, and delicious food!
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The Weller Life – February 2021 The Weller Life – February 2021
Stella and Rav are killing it in Pilates class! These ladies had an awesome workout targeting their abdominal muscles. Pilates increases strength and flexibility in both the core and the legs, which positively affects balance! This past week we were able to snag the biggest talent in town, Dino Martini!
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