What exactly is palliative care? It’s just a fancy word for ‘end of life care’, right? Not quite! This is a common misconception; one that…
Is Palliative Care Only for the End of Life? The Answer May Surprise You.
April 11, 2016
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Scientists Searching for a Cure to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s with Human “Mini-Brains”
April 1, 2016
Every day there are more and more breakthroughs and advances in modern medicine. Doctors and scientists all over the world, in all different fields, are…
Attention St. Louis Caregivers: Are You at Risk for Emotional Overload?
March 16, 2016
Are you part of the growing population in St. Louis known as the “sandwich generation”? No, it’s not a fan club for pastrami on rye,…
Are You Aware of These Treatable Illnesses that Can Look Like Alzheimer’s?
March 2, 2016
If you know and have spent time with someone in one of the stages of Alzheimer’s disease, you know all too well the telltale signs:…
St. Louis Senior Care Tips: 3 Simple Ways to Show Real Respect to Aging Adults
February 9, 2016
Are you guilty of this? Using little pet phrases with the elderly, like, “She’s 80 years YOUNG today!” Although they may be offered as terms…
Exciting New Development in the Battle Against Alzheimer’s
February 4, 2016
At Continuum, we’re all too familiar with the challenges associated with the battle against Alzheimer’s, and the toll the disease takes, not only on the…
Senior Care Concerns: Loneliness More Deadly Than Obesity According to New Research
January 18, 2016
Many seniors report feelings of loneliness due to loss of a spouse, not having family in their immediate area, or an inability to drive or…
How Can St. Louis Home Care Help Prevent Over-Medication of Seniors?
January 4, 2016
Chronic diseases, like heart disease, diabetes, COPD, etc., are on the rise. In fact, 92% of seniors age 65 and over have at least one…
St. Louis Caregiving Tips: The Importance of Art and Music – No Matter the Age
December 22, 2015
Art and music are so much a part of our lives from a very young age, starting from those first scribbles on paper (or walls!)…
8 Tips to Help People with Alzheimer’s Engage in Activities
December 9, 2015
As our loved ones move through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease (or any type of dementia), their abilities to perform everyday activities lessen, despite their…