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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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss
Reading a good book is one of life’s favorite pastimes and greatest pleasures. Books give us knowledge and power and adventure. Reading is proven to reduce stress, stimulate memory, and improve sleeping patterns. Reading is one of the most engaging and fulfilling activities, so here at Harbison Shores Senior Living, we are invested in providing you with access to endless reading.
Our assisted living and memory care communities in Irmo, South Carolina have full access to our on-site library, where residents can find a selection of books to read and a comfortable place to dive into each story.
Here is a provisional list of trending books that we know you will enjoy!
The Good Left Undone: A Novel by Adriana Trigiani
- This multigenerational tale will transport you through Italy on the brink of World War 2 to the shores of Marseille through beautiful Scotland and then through the dangers of wartime Liverpool.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
- You won’t want to put down this beautiful and heartbreaking story about love and relationships.
We Came, We Saw, We Left: A Family Gap Year by Charles Wheelan
- A breezy, feel-good memoir of a family’s nine-month road trip, you will be whisked away into the experience of this delightful and entertaining homage to the classic road trip.
Prime of Life by P.D. Bekendam
- You are sure to enjoy this unexpected storyline, filled with humor and quirky characters, about a doctor who leaves his career to become a retirement community janitor.
The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg
- Based on a comedy of errors, this book is about a group of seniors who are fed up with their boring lifestyle and decide to commit a robbery to reclaim their independence. You won’t be able to put down this thrilling story.
Call It a Gift by Valerie Hobbs
- This heartwarming and sentimental book tells the story of two people who meet late in life and fall in love. Grab your tissues!
Reading is a wonderful way to bring purpose and fulfillment into your life, and truly improve the quality of your senior living experience. At Harbison Shores, we hope to inspire you to immerse yourself in a good book, whether it be one of these options or your own pick. Happy reading!