Loretta earned this award by being an above-and-beyond employee. In the five years that Loretta has worked for Continuum, she has become a caregiver who…
Congratulations to our 2012 Silver Star Caregiver, Loretta Burwell!
July 31, 2012
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Respite Care for a Good Night’s Sleep
July 26, 2012
Aside from the increased risk for the aging loved one, sleep deprivation for family caregivers can also have noticeable consequences such as poor concentration, inability…
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation in the Elderly & How to Get a Healthy Night’s Sleep
July 19, 2012
Aging related diseases can be difficult to deal with on their own; however, when coupled with sleep disorders, the effects can be devastating. Mentally, lack…
More information about ‘Alive Inside’
July 17, 2012
“Music imprints itself on the brain deeper than any other human experience. Music evokes emotion and emotion can bring with it memory” and “brings back…
Home Health St. Louis, MO: Sleep Disorders in the Elderly
July 12, 2012
The National Sleep Foundation has reported that 24% of people aged 65-84 have been diagnosed with four or more medical conditions. In general, people with…
Barth Holohan in the St. Louis Business Journal
July 10, 2012
In 2007 Barth Holohan was awarded the St. Louis Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40 Award for his growing business, Continuum. In the spirit of celebration of…
Alzheimer’s “Village”
July 3, 2012
From the article “Alzheimer’s Disease: Dutch Village Doubles as Nursing Home”: A Dutch village dubbed “The Truman Show” for dementia patients is getting praise from…
Evidence-Based Medicine Recommendations
June 28, 2012
The Beers Criteria medication list has been updated to reflect new, evidence-based medication recommendations. The list includes potentially inappropriate medications for the elderly. View the…
Delirium: A Culprit Not Only During, But After Hospitalization
June 26, 2012
A hospital stay is often a subject of fear, especially for older adults; many are afraid that they will leave in a worse condition than…
Tips to Save a Relationship From Caregiver Stress
June 21, 2012
Caring for a loved one is rewarding in many ways, and can often strengthen a relationship between a caregiver and the person receiving care. However,…