Continuum staff again participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support,…
Continuum walks to end Alzheimer’s!
October 11, 2011
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The Facts about Seniors & Immunizations
October 6, 2011
With the flu season and other seasonal illnesses approaching, it is important to understand the ins and outs of vaccinations for older adults. For the…
Planning on Family Caregiving? How to Financially Prepare
October 5, 2011
On average, working Americans lose an estimated $3 trillion in wages, pension, and Social Security benefits when they take time off to care for an…
Study Shows Healthy Living Can Prevent Half of Alzheimer’s Cases
September 29, 2011
For many people, particularly those who have watched a loved one suffer with it, Alzheimer’s is a frightening disease. However, recent studies have revealed that…
Online Games for Seniors to Exercise the Brain
September 26, 2011
Keeping the mind sharp requires mental exercise. My Senior Portal offers free, easy-to-use interactive games and puzzles such as soduku, brain age, crossword puzzles, word…
Assisted Home Care St. Louis: Respite Care is a Gift
September 22, 2011
Respite allows for relief from the daily responsibilities of family caregiving. Although there are different approaches to respite care, all have the same basic objective:…
2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures
September 16, 2011
When facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or caring for a loved one with the disease, it’s good to know the facts. This helpful guide from the…
A Coffee a Day Keeps Alzheimer’s Away?
September 14, 2011
It’s always good news to find out that something you love is also good for you. New research shows that an unidentified ingredient in caffeinated…
Alzheimer’s Walk 2011
September 12, 2011
Continuum will again be participating in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care,…
Four Hidden Heart Attack Symptoms
September 9, 2011
Most people associate heart attack symptoms with chest pain, pain in the shoulder, or other well-known signs. However, according to renowned cardiologist Dr. Chauncey Crandall,…