Be honest. Do you always take the medication your doctor prescribes? New research reveals some very surprising statistics. Approximately 30 percent of new prescriptions are…
The Problem with Medication Regimens
June 26, 2014
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Summer Senior Safety
June 24, 2014
As we ease into summer, we all want to get outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and maybe even do a little home improvement work. For…
Protein Needs Past Age 65 May Surprise You
June 12, 2014
Protein is one of the building blocks in a healthy diet, but are you getting enough for your age? According to the scientific journal Cell…
10 Treatments Physicians and Elderly Patients Should Question
May 13, 2014
Most of us trust that our doctors know what they’re doing when they prescribe a drug or a procedure. However, just because a medication or…
Potential Vulnerability vs. Disability: Changing the Approach to Eldercare
March 12, 2014
All too often people think of care for older adults in terms of the tasks they can no longer perform due to age-related disability. However,…
Summertime!
July 5, 2013
It’s the time of year when people take advantage of warm summer vacation time to visit their loved ones. While you are enjoying your visit,…
Study Finds Shift to Hospice Care Comes Too Late
May 20, 2013
Most people who are near the end of their lives prefer to spend their final days in the peaceful care of hospice or palliative care….
‘How I Am Preparing to Get Alzheimer’s’
January 14, 2013
In this inspiring TED Talk video, global development expert Alanna Shaikh explains how, after her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she’s preparing to face the disease herself…
Assisted Home Care St. Louis: Respite Care is a Gift
September 22, 2011
Respite allows for relief from the daily responsibilities of family caregiving. Although there are different approaches to respite care, all have the same basic objective:…
Resources & Tips for Long-Term Care Planning in St. Louis
January 7, 2011
Planning for potential care needs as one ages is a good idea, but many families fail to do so and are caught in a situation…