Lowcountry Cuisine Spring/Summer 2019

lowcountry cuisine LC 45 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com M aking the decision for you or a loved one to move to a senior community can be a daunting change, though the big move may improve mental and physical health through the power of active lifestyle and socialization. A close connection with community can lessen loneliness and isolation, factors that can lead to negative health consequences such as depression, chronic disease and dementia. Giving residents an extra reason to get out and stay social, many Charleston-area senior communities have hired talented, top-quality chefs to whip up the daily menu. And with great food comes good company because friends and family are eager to visit with the promise of top-quality meals. These chefs are not serving up rubber chicken and a buffet of congealed oatmeal – instead, they’re serving incentives to get out of the house, see neighbors, friends and family and boost mental and physical health – all over a great meal. BY MIKE GIBBONS AND ANNE SHULER TOOLE Gold-Quality Chefs INTHE GOLDENYEARS BY MIKE GIBBONS AND ANNE SHULER TOOLE