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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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Tips to Help Seniors During Coronavirus Tips to Help Seniors During Coronavirus
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center For Disease Control (CDC) has deemed older adults among the people who are at higher risk for severe illness. As a country, our daily lives have changed to follow CDC, state and federal mandates.
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2020 Silver Pen Winners 2020 Silver Pen Winners
On April 3rd, Wildewood Downs, a luxury senior living community in Columbia, announced the winners of the Silver Pen Scholarship Competition. The Silver Pen Competition has been hosted by Wildewood Downs parent company, The Maxwell Group, since 2012.
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Why Do People With Dementia Wander? Why Do People With Dementia Wander?
One of the most dangerous behaviors associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease is wandering. Taking the steps to prevent wandering can keep your loved one safe and ensure that they aren’t at risk outside of their home.
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10 Benefits of Becoming a CNA 10 Benefits of Becoming a CNA
Close your eyes, think about how your future would look in a given career. Would you join the military, go to trade school, or attend a college? These are just a few options for when you’re re-evaluating where your career path is going.
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Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia
The cost of assisted living in Columbia, South Carolina ranges from $2,273 per month for a semi-private room to $6,840 per month for a villa apartment. The average cost is $3,990 per month or about $49,884 per year.* Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina, chartered in 1905.
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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Community Questions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Community
Today’s memory care communities are working to improve the quality of life for those who have Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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