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The Ultimate Myrtle Beach, SC Retirement Guide The Ultimate Myrtle Beach, SC Retirement Guide
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is located on the Grand Strand, an arc of beach land on the Atlantic Ocean in South Carolina, United States, extending more than 60 miles from Little River to Winyah Bay. It’s a popular tourist destination, welcoming over 14 million visitors per year.
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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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Cost of Memory Care in Myrtle Beach Thumbnail Cost of Memory Care in Myrtle Beach
The cost of memory care in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ranges from $3,375 per month to $7,250 per month for a private apartment. The average cost is $5,146 per month or about $61,752 per year. Myrtle Beach is located along a 60-mile stretch of pristine mid-Atlantic coastline known as The Grand Strand.
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2020 Silver Pen Winners Announcement Thumbnail 2020 Silver Pen Winners Announcement
On April 3rd, Brightwater, a luxury senior living community in Myrtle Beach, announced the winners of the Silver Pen Scholarship Competition. The Silver Pen Competition has been hosted by Brightwater’s parent company, The Maxwell Group, since 2012.
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Why Do People With Dementia Wander? Thumbnail 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 Thumbnail 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 Myrtle Beach, SC Thumbnail Cost of Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC
The cost of assisted living* in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ranges from $1,995 per month for a semi-private room to $6,200 per month for a private two-bedroom villa apartment. The average cost is $4,032 per month or about $48,324 per year.
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Be The Change at Brightwater – Susan Parrotta Thumbnail Be The Change at Brightwater – Susan Parrotta
I’ve been here since February of 2011 and prior to that I served as Wellness Coordinator and Wellness Director at the Lakes at Litchfield.
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