With more senior living choices available today, families should look beyond amenities and focus on experience, stability, culture and long-term peace of mind. Today's seniors have more living options than ever before. As the baby boomer generat

This is an exciting moment for healthcare in southeastern North Carolina. Our region is growing, our population is changing and we have a real opportunity to plan today for the needs of tomorrow. I've spent much of my career here,

At Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery, we believe every dog deserves to look and feel their best, and that includes dogs waiting for their forever homes. That’s why our entire team is so excited to launch our Groom for Good progra

 Most people spend decades saving for retirement because they believe money will buy freedom. But once retirement arrives, something can become even more valuable than the size of your portfolio…  TIME!  Time to travel somewh

For many people, going to the dentist is more than an appointment on the calendar. Anxiety, fear of pain, or memories of past dental experiences can make it difficult to even schedule the care they need. At CarolinasDentist Sedation & Implants Ce

As we build out the Salty Dawg team in preparation for opening day, I’m reflecting on our guiding principles:  the highest quality service, a dedication to building community, a focus on supporting animal rescue efforts, and a tru

Healthy aging is about much more than adding years to life. It is about maintaining independence, staying active, nurturing relationships, and continuing to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Research consistently shows that lifestyle choices an

There are worse retirement plans than waking up near the water. Coffee tastes better on a porch.  Walks feel less like exercise when there is a breeze coming off the ocean.  Friends and family are more likely to visit when your house i

 After more than 30 years in corporate America, I reached a point where I knew I wanted my next chapter to look and feel different. I’d spent decades building strategies, managing teams, and navigating the fast pace of the business wor

For many years, I have had the privilege of serving this coastal community. Long before becoming president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, I began my career as a pharmacist at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Working alongside

Photos contributed by Rainey Wallace.Working as the Season 7 real estate consultant on HGTV’s Property Virgins, produced by Cineflix — and now hosting, writing, and directing my own show, Coastal Connection Wilmington, produced by Real Show

Good government depends on clear communication. When priorities are established early and expectations are understood, organizations are better positioned to make decisions, solve problems, and move work forward effectively. The FY27 budget proc

Today’s senior living communities are thoughtfully designed to support independence while easing the responsibilities of home ownership. Residents gain the freedom to focus on what matters most—wellness, relationships, and personal fulfillment. 

For more than 50 years, Wilmington Health has been proud to care for the people who call the Wilmington area and surrounding counties home. What began as a commitment to compassionate, accessible care has grown into a trusted healthcare partner

With Veterans Day coming up, it is a good time to remind people that fraud cost veterans, service members, and their families $477 million in 2023, according to the latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data, and this only includes fraud that wa

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFL) has been the area’s leader in hospice care since 1980. The nonprofit constantly evaluates how it can expand programs and services to meet the growing and changing healthcare-related needs of families in our community.

Tickets for one of the area’s largest fundraisers and favorite end-of-summer celebration, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Last Chance for White Pants Gala, are on sale. The gala will be Saturday, Aug.24, from 7-11 p.m. at The Hangar at Modern Aviation, wh

Nominate your hometown hero for the 2024 AARP Coastal Community Inspiration Awards, which are presented each year by AARP North Carolina to community organizations or individuals who are doing the most to help our regions’ residents age 50 and over.&

Working in hospice care is unlike working in most other healthcare settings. It is the most intimate type of care and support provided to patients and families living with a serious or life-limiting illness, many at the end of life. Managing people's

Last month Medicare announced that one of their contractors had been hacked and the personal information of 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries were stolen. The security breach put Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver’s license numbers, health ins