Navigating a new smartphone can be tricky for even the savviest of tech lovers. For seniors who haven’t used a computer in years or whose calls have been limited to a flip phone for the past decade, the learning curve can often feel too steep to handle. Getting over that fear, however, can set a
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Is an Independent Living Facility Right for Me? Four Questions Every Senior Should Ask
Most seniors want to stay in the home they love for as long as possible. However, as you grow older and face mobility issues, maintaining your house—or even navigating around it comfortably—can become extremely difficult. By making the move to a senior living community in St. Louis or St. Charles, you can hold on to
Read MoreSeven Holiday Gifts for Your Loved One With Dementia
For family members and caregivers of individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the holidays are always bittersweet. In a season devoted to gift-giving and celebration, it can be hard when your loved one is overwhelmed by, or on the other hand oblivious to, all the fun around them. While the festivities may look different than
Read MoreFive Ways to Keep Seniors Safe from Holiday Shopping Scammers
The season of giving is also the season for scheming. During the holidays, online holiday shopping scammers go right for the hearts of the most generous, stealing their money and their personal information. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable—last year, more than $2.9 billion was taken from our parents and grandparents and pocketed by con artists from around
Read MoreFive Self-Care Resolutions Caregivers Need to Make in the New Year
If you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, cancer or any other life-changing health condition, this past year has likely been full of ups and downs you could never have imagined. As we enter a new year and a new beginning, the next 12 months don’t promise to be any easier on your family.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Parents Need Help, But Won’t Take It
“I need help,” is one of the hardest things for us to say. No one wants to be seen as incompetent or unable to handle their day-to-day duties. Or worse, have their sense of control taken out from under them. So, when your mom or dad feels you’re making decisions for them, it’s not surprising
Read MoreSupplements for Seniors — Are They Helping Us or Hurting Us?
Ever since we popped our first children’s multivitamins as kids, the world has told us supplements help us lead a healthier lifestyle by picking up the slack of our poor diets. By fueling our bodies with the recommended daily amount of vitamins and minerals, we can stand up to germs, sleep better at night and
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years
In September, AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis was fortunate to celebrate 25 wonderful years of serving our clients in the St. Louis area. We enjoyed a lovely evening with staff, family, business associates, and friends! We are so thankful for everyone who has been a part of this amazing journey: our families for their support,
Read MoreAsking Your Elderly Parent to Stop Driving: Five Tips to Start the Heart-to-Heart
Getting our driver’s license gave many of us our first taste of freedom. Over the years, that little card let us go anywhere we wanted, whenever we wanted. So, it’s no surprise that if someone threatens to take it away, we would fight tooth and nail to hold on to it. If your parent has
Read MoreSix Mobility Solutions that Give Seniors the Freedom to Move
As we grow older, there’s a good chance we’ll be afflicted with a condition that can make standing, walking or climbing steps difficult. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 40 percent of seniors over age 65 have at least one disability that affects their overall mobility. For many active seniors ready to take advantage of the freedom
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