The old saying is true: elephants actually do have incredible memories, even in their old age. Case in point, they can remember and go back…
Elephants Never Forget—And They Can Also Help Us Understand Dementia
October 10, 2018
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Battling the Fine Line Between Safety and Independence for Seniors at Home
October 5, 2018
It’s a disagreement that emerges for numerous St. Louis area families: seniors adamantly like to age in place at home, while their family members are…
Senior Home Care in St. Louis | How Can You Provide Care for a Difficult Loved One?
September 18, 2018
When it comes to providing home health care in St. Louis, MO for a family member, family dynamics can play a big part in the caregiver’s…
What Should You Say – and NOT Say – to Someone with Health Concerns?
September 13, 2018
Have you ever walked in to the office or a get-together with friends or family and had a person say to you with great concern,…
The Alarming Facts About Guns and Dementia: How to Protect Your Loved Ones
September 6, 2018
Continuum, providing home care services St. Louis families trust, realizes there is a heated level of debate regarding the issue of gun control. Yet in…
Sleep Medications for Seniors May Not Be the Best Option
August 15, 2018
What could possibly be better than getting out of bed well rested after a great night’s sleep, truly energized and ready to face your day?…
When Mom Feels Sad: Is it More Than Just a Case of the Blues?
August 3, 2018
They’re common concerns in older years: fatigue, sleeping problems, lack of appetite. And sometimes, they’re written off as just that. Yet for as many as…
Solo Agers: What’s Your Aging Plan?
July 19, 2018
Baby boomers without children of their own can now boast a new title: solo agers. This strong and independent group faces various different challenges in…
Beware of These Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer’s
July 11, 2018
As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That can easily be applied to the latest increase of…
Can Surgical Procedures Impact Cognitive Function in Seniors?
July 6, 2018
Undergoing surgery for older adults typically includes some inherent risks, but there’s a little-known effect impacting a substantial number of seniors after surgery that we…