Nephrology & Hypertension Medical Associates, P.C.
ABOUT US NEPHROLOGY Nephrology is the study of kidney function, kidney problems, the treatment of kidney problems, and renal replacement therapy (dialysis and kidney transplantation).Patients are seen by a physician specializing in nephrology for various reasons such...
Care Options for Senior Living
Navigating the Waters: HOME COMPANION SERVICES Companion Services Offer: Companionship and Home Helpers – Meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, medication reminders, transportation, socialization. Personal Services – Activity of Daily Living...
What is a Patient Advocate?
October 18, 2021 Karen Balerna What is a patient advocate? I am asked this question quite a bit. There are different types of advocates. You may have heard of an advocate that works for a hospital or an insurance company. The patient advocate that works for a...
Beaufort Memorial offers state-of-the-art cancer care close to home
In partnership with MUSC Health and Alliance Oncology, Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) opened its second full-service cancer center last fall in the new Okatie Medical Pavilion, bringing cancer care closer to home for patients south of the Broad River. Like the...
Improve Your Homes Organization
Jul 22, 2021 Susan Basile Organization is an important part of keeping your home clean and tidy. Unfortunately, organization doesn’t always come easy to homeowners. It may be that your home just lacks the storage solutions that you need to effectively organize, or...
5 Tips To Assist Seniors During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center For Disease Control (CDC) has deemed older adults among the people who are at higher risk for severe illness. As a country, our daily lives have changed to follow CDC, state and federal mandates. Furthermore, due to being a...
Pets help seniors stay happier, healthier wherever they live, studies show
Pets help seniors stay happier, healthier wherever they live, studies show Pets provide meaningful social support for owners, and they can be especially beneficial for seniors, regardless of whether they’re living on their own or in a senior living community. ...
New to Working From Home? Our Top Tips
March 30, 2020, Susan Basile Working from home can be a challenge, especially when you’re not used to it. There are a lot of distractions that can interfere with your work, sometimes causing you to get so off track that you end up behind on important tasks. While many...
Maintaining Your Mental Well-Being
March 26, 2020, Susan Basile Things are pretty scary at the moment. When you turn on the news, read a paper or just scroll through your social media feed, most likely you’re seeing one person or another talking about the COVID-19 pandemic. It can have a profound...
Ways to Support Local Businesses
March 20, 2020, Susan Basile Without mincing words, times are scary. People are afraid, and beyond that, there is a significant amount of uncertainty about what is to come. In times like these, it’s important to pull together as a community and support each other in...
