www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 39 One of the biggest and most critical needs for residents in a senior living community is daily physical therapy to recover from illnesses or injuries. At Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay in Mount Pleasant, physical therapy is not just a nice on-site amenity – it’s a regular way of life. “On-site therapy for our residents is invaluable,” said Mary Beth Daniels, director of rehabilitation with Shem Creek. “And we offer them physical, occupational and speech therapy from highly-trained and seasoned therapists in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.” Shem Creek utilizes a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, part of its overall wellness program, to keep residents in shape, and, when necessary, aid in their recovery from an injury or a hospital stay. “Most of our residents benefit from strength and endurance training,” Daniels said. “And depending on the reason for hospitalization or decline, residents can benefit from gait and balance training, upper body conditioning, activities of daily living training, swallowing and cognitive retraining.” She added that having physical therapy services at Shem Creek is vital to preventing injuries, but it also shortens recovery time both because of proximity and familiarity with the surroundings. “Intensive therapy in the first weeks of recovery is key,” Daniels said. “Having a familiar therapy team to work with long-term members of the community allows the team to track residents’ progress and provides the opportunity to make therapy goals completely functional for their individual living space.” That living space is designed to enhance many facets of the health and well-being of residents in an ideal setting. The 24-acre campus features water on three sides, abundant trees and nearby walking trails. Wando Crossing Mall is a short distance away for shopping outings, as are several Medical University of South Carolina locations, whose doctors and staff partner with Shem Creek for the best possible senior care. “We currently offer 54 apartments in assisted living, 24 apartments in memory care and 40 additional beds in skilled nursing,” said Kellye Palmer, director of Shem Creek sales and marketing. “Plus, we have 160 units in independent living – and that side of our campus is growing.” In addition to physical therapy, other on-site services at Shem Creek include: • Annual wellness exams and screenings; • Vaccination services; • Medication management; • Pain management; • Laboratory services; • A physician available 24/7; • In-room visits and exams for post-acute, short-term rehabilitation patients. If it sounds like a lot, that’s because it is – and all geared toward providing residents with peace of mind at a time in their lives when they need it most. “A life-plan community like Shem Creek at South Bay is significant to meet the ever-evolving social and clinical needs of our aging population,” Palmer said. “And residents in all levels of care in our community find peace of mind knowing they have seamless access with us.” ALL THE PIECES FOR PEACE OF MIND To learn more, visit southbayatmountpleasant.com/shem-creek-health-center. By L. C. Leach III SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT
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