It is a group none of us want to be a part of, and yet as many as 10 million Americans are members: sharing a…
A New Osteoarthritis Treatment Is Here! Chronic Pain Has Met Its Match.
September 17, 2017
Tag: senior health
How to Create a Better Senior Healthcare Experience
September 11, 2017
In an idealistic world, healthcare would revolve around you and your own preferences, sticking to your particular needs and wishes – fitting into your plan…
The GOOD News About Living With Dementia: Promoting Wellbeing
June 9, 2017
Bringing up the topic of “dementia” at your next summer pool party is a surefire way to turn a festive atmosphere into a subdued atmosphere….
Elderly Addiction: More Prevalent – and Dangerous – Than You May Realize
April 15, 2017
Is it possible you may have a preconceived notion of certain stereotypical groups of people? For example, what comes to mind when you hear the…
Continuum Shares the Questions You Need Answered Following a Heart Attack
January 13, 2017
This year, hundreds of thousands of people will experience a heart attack, and they will have been left with no time to plan for how…
Sizzling St. Louis Summers and Senior Dehydration
August 15, 2016
With many older adults in St. Louis reducing their exercise levels, they may feel they do not have to be concerned about dehydration. But the…
Senior Care Concerns: Loneliness More Deadly Than Obesity According to New Research
January 18, 2016
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…
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…
Put a Flu Shot on Your To-Do List
January 7, 2015
January and February are the peak of the nation’s flu season. If you haven’t gotten your vaccine yet this year, you should make it a…
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…