Memory Matters is offering a training program designed to support family members caring for loved ones living with dementia. The nonprofit will host the SAVVY Caregiver Course, an evidence-based …

One of the most common misconceptions about independent living communities is that residents must sacrifice personal style and individuality. The reality couldn’t be more different. Lowcountry …

What does it mean when your dog has distance-threshold reactivity? It usually means that, at some distance, whether short, medium, or long, your dog becomes reactive to a distraction. In many cases, …

For nearly five decades, Friends of Caroline has stood beside Lowcountry families during some of their most vulnerable moments. What began in 1977 as a quiet, community-led promise to ensure no one …

Each dog, by breed and also by where they live, will react differently to working with their owners in the cold. In fact, dogs use their noses much more often in the cold than they do in the heat. …

Students working toward a master’s degree can easily become overwhelmed by the rigorous academics, but for Angie Castrillon, daydreaming about dogs helped her get through the long hours of research …

It is fairly traditional for families to bring a new dog into the household toward the end of the old year or the beginning of the new one. Sometimes it’s a puppy, other times an adult dog, but the …

Retirement brings freedom, but it can also reshape the rhythms of family life. For many retirees, the holidays are a cherished time to reconnect with loved ones and honor traditions built over …

In the arena of estate planning, avoiding unnecessary court involvement, preserving privacy, maximizing income tax deferral planning (IRA’s), planning to ensure availability of government …

For decades, homeownership has been synonymous with the American dream. But for many Lowcountry residents, the transition from homeowner to community member represents something even more valuable: …

Author’s Note: As I sat down to compose an article about Hanukkah this year, I wanted to write something different. Inspired by the words of my oldest granddaughter who once asked me “how …

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday, not because of the food (though I’ll never turn down a good slice of pie), but because it’s the one long weekend when all our kids and my …

Ollie was adopted from Palmetto Animal League in June of 2023. Since then, he has been living a life most of us only dream of. PAL adopters, Hélène Balcerac and Ian Fleming, moved to …

Wellness in your prime years isn’t about following a one-size-fits-all prescription—it’s about crafting a personalized approach that honors your unique needs, interests, and …

The Beaufort County School District has begun accepting applications for its Choice programs for the 2026–27 academic year, giving families the opportunity to apply for specialized programs …

If you want to structure your legal affairs so as to (1) keep your assets in your family, (2) leave assets to loved ones protected from lawsuits, (3) have your loved ones be able to take steps to …

As Head of Wealth Management for Alliance Global Partners of the Lowcountry, my work centers on helping clients grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth. But over the years, I’ve learned that true …

Welcome to November, a month set aside for gratitude, for opening our hearts to the gentle art of being thankful. So often, up until now, we have been taught to anchor our thankfulness in outer …

Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year Allison Gallagher of H.E. McCracken Middle School receives the 2025 Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above & Beyond” Award from the Foundation …

While holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas time are happy, busy times for families and friends, there are dangers lurking during this season. There are more emergency trips to the veterinarian …