Regarding chronic diseases, the elderly are usually the experts, with as many as 3 out of 4 seniors impacted by multiple conditions that are ongoing,…
The Latest Approach to Chronic Disease Care: Empowering Patients to Take Control
August 12, 2019
Category: Senior Health
Could Low Blood Sugar Negatively Impact Diabetes in Seniors?
July 18, 2019
The most recent guidelines from the Endocrine Society regarding diabetes in seniors are unexpected, to say the least: lower blood sugar is not always best. And…
Senior Care Tips: How to Avoid Crossing the Line From Motivation to Bullying
July 3, 2019
As a family caregiver, you no doubt experience a variety of feelings during the day: shared laughter over a joke with a senior loved one;…
Senior Care in St. Louis: The Importance of Positivity to Overcome Caregiver Stress
June 20, 2019
Our facial expressions divulge so much to people around us, and when you’re experiencing an unusual degree of stress, well-meaning friends and family will surely…
The #1 Fear As a Family Caregiver and How to Overcome It
June 6, 2019
“Of course Dad can move in with me!” Increasingly more family care providers are making this commendable choice each and every day, signifying the beginning…
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…
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…
Continuum Healthcare in St. Louis: Two New Breakthrough Discoveries in Alzheimer’s Disease
January 15, 2019
Exciting research is zeroing in ever closer to the eradication of Alzheimer’s disease, this time in the form of two medications already developed and approved…
Senior Loneliness and How Continuum Senior Care in St. Louis Can Help
January 10, 2019
With more than 325 million people residing in the U.S. alone, it is challenging to imagine that loneliness could be so prevalent. And yet over…