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Posted on June 25, 2026 - June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on Alzheimer's disease, brain health, and the millions of families whose lives are touched by dementia. When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, much of the attention naturally focuses on the person with memory loss. Medical appointments are scheduled, medications are managed, and future plans are made. But there is another person whose life also changes dramatically—the caregiver.

Posted on June 23, 2026 - New research suggests that glucosamine supplements, commonly taken for joint health, may accelerate memory decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease. While more studies are needed, these findings highlight the importance of discussing supplements and medications with your healthcare provider.

Posted on June 18, 2026 - Retirement is often described as a time to slow down — but for many people, it becomes a time to arrive. Arrive at deeper friendships. Arrive at new opportunities. Arrive at a stage of life where connection, purpose, and confidence about what lies ahead come together. The goal isn’t simply retiring from something — it’s retiring to something. That’s exactly what living at one of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina's communities is designed to support.

Posted on June 16, 2026 - South Carolina summers can bring dangerously high temperatures, and understanding the risks of extreme heat is more important than ever. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly, especially for older adults, but there are simple steps you can take to stay safer, healthy, and active during the hottest days of the year.

Posted on June 11, 2026 - Most of us know grief as a wave—devastating at first, then gradually, mercifully, receding. We return to work. We laugh again. We find a way to carry the loss rather than be crushed by it. But for some people, that wave never pulls back. The pain is as raw after a year as it was after a week. And now, neuroscience is beginning to explain why.