I pray that the prospective residents/family feel the love and experience the genuine kindness when they walk through the doors of Harbison Shores in Irmo! My mom has been a resident since 2018. Unfortunately not all the past experiences have been pleasant, but so far under this management I sense a more resident/family centered facility. Everyone is amazing, from the maintenance staff, to the administrator! I have heard caregivers affectionately calling my mom, “mom” or “grandma” depending on their age; telling her they love her while putting her to bed with big good night hug! They comb her ...hair in different styles and allow her to look in the mirror to see how absolutely beautiful she is when it could be just as easy to let her remain looking disheveled. I’ve seen the maintenance staff take the time to talk to her and sing to her just as if she were their mom! The nurse and administrator listens to the family and implement actions that’s in the best interest of the resident. Needless to say this makes my heart smile and I will be forever grateful to the staff of Harbison Shores for how they LOVE my mom in my absence.
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February is the month of love. Love for family, friends, yourself, and especially your heart. That is why February is American Heart Month, a month-long observance to raise awareness for heart disease and to promote heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so education of all things heart-related is extremely important. Now I won’t go on and spit facts at you or tell you to eat your veggies, but Harbison Shores is a community that strives to ensure you have everything you need to keep your heart healthy and happy!
For starters, our resort-style dining and chef-prepared meals are catered towards all diets and contain all the nutrients your heart loves. Our phenomenal chef at Harbison Shores prepares every meal with fresh ingredients daily. Foods such as eggs, fish, lean meat, nuts and seeds, whole grains and fresh produce are all strategically chosen because of their importance to heart health. Controlled portions and proper serving sizes are also important to making sure you get the right nutrients daily.
Harbison Shores offers plenty of opportunities for fitness and exercise, geared towards seniors in Irmo, South Carolina. From walking around the property to Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, and other classes, all of our residents have the resources and options for exercise they enjoy. Just fifteen to thirty minutes of low intensity exercise increases cardiovascular function. Whether you can move better than a 20-year-old or need a more modified routine, Harbison Shores has what you need to get your blood pumping.
Everyone is different so discussing your personal diet, weight, and exercise habits with your doctor is the best way to develop a routine that works for you and your body. Being aware of your risk is the best way to improve and prevent heart disease.
Your heart is important. You should be happy and healthy socially, physically, emotionally, and internally. Live your healthiest life at Harbison Shores.