HL Charleston Nov/Dec 2023

HealthLinksSC.com | 9 70 | BEST IDEAS PERCOLATE HERE Missing your muse? Jump into the shower, the bathroom, a quick snooze or a favorite activity and watch your ideas bloom. 78 | THE URGE TO HURL Motion sickness at its worst not only affects more than 110 million Americans, it can make for some unnecessary and highly unpleasant everyday living. There are ways to curb the urge to hurl. 82 | BRIGHTER OUTLOOK FOR HIV PATIENTS Treatments for HIV are more effective and efficient and the number of cases has dropped. However, there are wide racial and gender disparities in the case rates. 90 | DOGS SNIFF STRESS The next time your dog is busy sniffing you, it may not be just about food. It’s likely that your pet is measuring your anxiety levels and offering comfort. CONTENTS DIRECTORIES Senior Health.......................................................94 IN EVERY ISSUE Publisher’s Note...................................................10 From the Editor....................................................11 Living Healthy Area Events..................................12 There's an App for That.......................................73 The Lighter Side of Health Care..........................75 CCMS .................................................................. 76 Unique Case.........................................................86 Charleston Area Nonprofits.................................88 Faces & Places.....................................................92 The Pulse on Charleston Nurses..........................96 SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT Thoughtful Touches for a Short-term Rehab Center...........35 Evergreen House is Uniquely Designed for Dementia Patients...............................................................37 Animals Make Life Fun at the Bridge at Charleston...........39 Hearing Problems Can Become Memory Problems...........40 Worry-Free Living is More Affordable Than Ever at Franke at Seaside................................................................41 Lutheran Hospice's Staff are 'Angels on Earth'...................43 Kempton of Charleston: Activities and Quality of Life Go Hand in Hand................................................................45 Alice's Clubhouse: Making a Tough Job a Little Easier......47 Mount Pleasant Gardens: We All Want to Belong..............49 Celebrating the Holidays in Style: Embracing the Joy of Senior Living at South Bay at Mount Pleasant....................51 Herold's Pharmacy: Helping Keep You Healthy This Holiday Season............................................................57 Comfort Keepers: Living Your Best Life on Your Own Terms..................................................................61 Addressing Acne: Syncing Up Skin with Super Solutions...65 BY THE NUMBERS Pecans................................................................................. 30 HIV in South Carolina..........................................................84

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