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…
Senior Care Concerns: Loneliness More Deadly Than Obesity According to New Research
January 18, 2016
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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…
Alzheimer’s Care Advice for Each Stage of the Disease
November 18, 2015
Most retirees are now more concerned about receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis than they are about getting cancer or diabetes, according to the Age Wave/Merrill Lynch’s…
Is It Alzheimer’s? 10 Warning Signs
November 5, 2015
We all experience moments of forgetfulness in our daily lives. But when does misplacing keys on occasion or forgetting your phone number turn into something…
Is It Possible to Reverse Aging with Young Blood?
October 28, 2015
The benefits of growing older are countless: increased wisdom, a slower, more relaxed pace of living, grandchildren and perhaps even great- or great-great-grandchildren. But it’s…
Can a Sleep Position Protect Your Brain?
October 21, 2015
As we age, we tend to have a harder time falling asleep and more trouble staying asleep. We all look forward to a good night’s…
Continuum’s Care Planning Tips to Consider When Looking for Long-Term Care Insurance
October 12, 2015
Planning for the future can be an overwhelming thought, especially the closer you get to retirement. Men and women can spend over $100,000 in out-of-pocket…
Can a Hospital Stay Cause Delirium or Dementia in Seniors?
September 23, 2015
Two of the many things that people fear will happen to their loved ones as they age are dementia and delirium. Dementia is the term…