“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We’ve got to track down its owner!” Hearing a…
Paranoia in Seniors Is More Common Than You May Think. Here’s How to Help.
May 7, 2019
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New Alzheimer’s Statistics: 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report
April 19, 2019
The Alzheimer’s Association has made available its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease –…
Finding Joy Amidst Pain or Chronic Illness
April 12, 2019
Have you ever gotten out of bed and said, “It’s going to be one of those days!” Perhaps your alarm didn’t go off, the hot…
Why One-Third of U.S. Employees Are Exiting Their Jobs
April 5, 2019
Recently, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the spotlight by discussing his story of taking care of his mom and the impact it had on…
When Aging Parents Are Reluctant to See a Doctor: This Effective Strategy Can Help
March 19, 2019
Let’s face it: a lot of us put off visiting the doctor’s office. It may be uncomfortable and downright frightening when something is wrong and…
Caring for Someone With Dementia: Why It Takes a Village
March 13, 2019
While an incredible number of seniors are dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are struggling with caring…
Providing Alzheimer’s Care? These 6 Tips Can Make a World of Difference.
March 6, 2019
In some cases, the best lessons in life come through going through them firsthand; yet the information we can discover from those who have traveled…
Helping Navigate Aging’s In-Between Stage
February 20, 2019
The earliest signs are likely to be so subtle that a lot of people wouldn’t even detect that anything is amiss. Mom is extroverted, pleasant,…
Seniors with Alzheimer’s in St. Louis: Understanding Treatments and How They Work
February 15, 2019
The latest Alzheimer’s data is worrying. The disease is currently the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer combined….
Home Care Services in St. Louis: Making a Marriage Work Amongst Strains of Senior Care
February 10, 2019
In marriage, we consent to stick together for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health – but what doesn’t come…