75 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com South Carolina’s senior demographic is burgeoning, with estimates projecting the aging population to hit 1.8 million by 2030, according to MUSC Health. As our loved ones step into their later years, the value of accessible, insightful information cannot be overstated. “Anne Marie and I established Senior Resource Specialists to offer wisdom and direction for seniors and their families amid the complex realm of senior living,” said Joshua Long, co-founder of Senior Resource Specialists. Charleston’s surrounding area alone is home to more than 100 senior living choices, which can lead to decision fatigue as facilities vie to reach occupancy targets and private care providers aim to meet their own quotas. Unbiased guidance is scarce, despite the pressing need. Anne Marie and Joshua, who share 17 years of experience in senior living and were once competitors, united in marriage and embarked on a mission to create a positive community influence. “Navigating to the proper senior living community or service shouldn’t be biased. We saw a gap for such guiding lights and took the initiative to shine one ourselves,” Anne Marie articulated. Their organization, SRS, aspires to transform the dated stigma attached to senior living communities. The drab impressions of the 70’s to 90’s are a thing of the past; modern communities offer amenities that dwarf standard apartments, keeping seniors actively engaged in life. “Staying active is pivotal — it fortifies seniors both mentally and physically, potentially decelerating dementia’s advancement,” Anne Marie remarked. SRS’s mission is rooted in genuine local affection and dedication. With the rising costs of senior living in Mount Pleasant, including independent living to memory care, the founders empathize with the heavy financial toll on families. Surprising median costs often leave families financially unguarded. SRS stands firm in their belief that knowledge equates to power, pledging to demystify costs and spotlight overlooked fiscal solutions. Notably, veterans may find substantial relief through VA benefits and long-term care insurance emerges as a critical, yet under-leveraged, asset. The Longs also stressed the importance of preemptive legal planning. “It’s crucial to have powers of attorney arranged before a crisis hits. Family ties don’t guarantee legal decision-making rights in dire situations.” Turning to Senior Resource Specialists means placing trust in a team that combines expertise with zeal, committed to enhancing senior lifestyles through accessible benefits. Regardless of the circumstance or outcome or the length of time or extent of the interaction, SRS will never charge a family one red cent. Remember, SRS services are FREE! Seniority is our Priority Senior Resource Specialists For more information, please visit srspecialists.com or call (843) 732-0111. BY MAURICE J. FRAZIER senior living
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