CASC recently presented a program about how music affects Alzheimer’s patients. The grant we got was from Lagunitas Brewing and we partnered with Respite Care of Charleston. The Alive Inside Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit, dedicated to healing loneliness and disconnection in all our lives, especially in the lives of the very […]
The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips that aging adults, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a fun, safe […]
Our 45th Annual (and Final!) Whale of a Sale will be February 2nd, 8am-2pm! Join us as we say farewell to this longstanding Lowcountry tradition. Whale of a Sale is the Junior League of Charleston’s signature event and can be best described as the biggest garage sale in the Lowcountry. Whale of a […]
SENIOR FACTS MAP Millions of seniors nationwide are struggling with hunger, isolation and the ability to pay for basic living needs. The interactive map below uses 2014 and 2015 data to provide state-specific information about the number of seniors facing these challenges and those served by Older Americans Act (OAA) […]
A real issue facing seniors is increased social isolation. In today’s world, families are frequently scattered. Often a senior is alone in a community because they have no close family nearby and they find it difficult to make new friends. Until retirement, most of us are engaged socially—whether we want […]
