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Agape Hospice of The Upstate serving Cherokee County Veterans.

The Veterans Office of Affairs of Cherokee County held a Ceremony recognizing Vietnam Veterans.  Todd Humphries VA Officer held the event and presented each attendee a "Gold Coin" as a token of appreciation.

Agape Hospice representatives Scott Whitmire, Executive Director, Yvonne Gilliam, Volunteer Coordinator, and Devin Jordan member of JROTC who works as a volunteer with Agape  presented Patriotic Watches to the Veterans.

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Agape Hospice of The Upstate Shows Up and Shows Out!

This is the largest festival in Spartanburg where the city hosts over 5,000 people.

There were a mixture of vendors, food and fun.  Agape Hospice was located in the Community Showcase Area of the Festival which consisted of various service provider companies.

Proud to say we were the ONLY hospice present!

Our entire team including the nurses, CNA's, social workers, chaplains, SSA's and volunteers all participated throughout the entire weekend.

Over 1000 items were given to the community in the 2 day period.

We were able to offer free facepainting for kids that were in attendance and balloons for them as well.

Agape Hospice of the Upstate recognized all Nurses during the week of May 7th. Nurses in all facilities and doctor’s offices received a peppermint goodie bowl in appreciation of all that they do. To show our appreciation to our nursing staff, the SSA’s of the Upstate wanted to do something really special. We decorated the office and treated our nurses to a yummy lunch from Moveable Feasts, and gave them all a nursing tote bag. We all had a great time of food, fellowship and fun as we all played a game to learn more about each other. WE LOVE OUR NURSES… and are very thankful for everything they do!!

Agape Hospice of the Upstate Represents at SPRING FLING!!

Spring Fling is Spartanburg County’s largest event of the year. A three day event encompassing arts and crafts, music and food, and lotsof local businesses set up to provide the public with information. Agape Hospice of the Upstate was present and what’s even better is that we were the ONLY Hospice there!!! We had lots of inquiries into our company from the attendees as well as partnering opportunities with other local businesses.

It’s that time of year again! Agape Senior of Rock Hill has one of the best gardeners around. One of our Independent Residents, Carroll Wilkie, is the proud Gardener of our Agape Garden. Each year our residents help care, grow and protect the garden which consists of cabbage, beans, cantaloupe, cucumbers & tomatoes. This year we are already in full swing! Our residents look forward to sweet summer time all year long in hopes they can get a taste of these delicious summer treats! Pictures are of a few veggies in the garden and our Life Enrichment Coordinator and Carroll Wilkie giving tour of his garden.

Agape Senior Assisted Living of Rock Hill provides senior-focused solutions. In working with seniors and their families, the dedicated staff works diligently to optimize quality of life by embracing individuality and preserving dignity. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Tega Cay, Lake Wyle – Call us 803-207-8000

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Agape Hospice is an excellent resource for primary caregivers. In many cases, the person being cared for needs help with activities of daily living or they might be completely disabled. For primary caregivers, part of the experience may eventually include the death of the person they are caring for. Advance care planning is an important part of the process; it includes finding out the type of care the person wants at the end of life and what is important to him or her as death nears. Agape Hospice (SSA) Senior Solution Advisors are an excellent community Resource for caregivers. SSAs can educate primary caregivers and families about resources and care options that are available.

Information is crucial whenever a family faces decisions about care for aloved one. Caregivers will have questions related to care options; financial considerations, Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits are just a few of the concerns that will arise.

Agape is a faith based organization and a recognized leader in patient centered hospice care, offering extensive services throughout the Low Country region of South Carolina. We are respected for our professional and compassionate care allowing our patients to experience a peaceful death and their families receive the support services they need so they have a special sense of spiritual and emotional peace.Walterboro, Hilton Head, Beaufort, Ridgeland, Bluffton, Shell Point, LaurelBay, Port Royal, Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Walterboro, Orangeburg Call us at  800-411-2427

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Some people can drive safely for a lifetime. Sometimes, though, medications or health problems make driving dangerous. This doesn't always mean that driving needs to stop. It may just mean it's time for some changes.

Signs of unsafe driving

Talk to the doctor if you notice these signs in yourself or a loved one:

• Stopping for green lights
• Switching lanes without looking
• Being confused by traffic signals
• Stopping when there's no stop sign
• Getting lost in familiar places
• Mistaking the gas pedal for the brake
• Unintentionally running stop signs or red lights
• Frequent close calls
• Feeling nervous or uncomfortable when driving
• Having trouble staying in the lane
• Frequent dents from mailboxes, fences, garage doors, etc.
• Being "honked at" frequently
• Trouble turning and looking over shoulder when backing up
• Trouble seeing the sides of the road when looking straight ahead
• Slower response time

For more information visit http://www.wfsb.com/story/13794794/when-driving-is-no-longer-safe

Agape is a faith based organization and a recognized leader in patient centered hospice care, offering extensive services throughout the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. We are respected for our professional and compassionate care allowing our patients to experience a peaceful death and their families receive the support services they need so they have a special sense of spiritual and emotional peace. GrandStrand, Myrtle Beach, Conway, Garden City, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet,Pawley Island, Socastee, Bucksport, Florence, Camden, Hartsville, Cheraw,Bennettsville, SC. Call us at 800-411-2427

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