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,
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Meet Deanna Rice, the MAHC Paraprofessional Caregiver of the Year
We have exciting news! Recently, one of our very own team members received a prestigious and well-deserved award. Last week, our team traveled to Tan-Tar-A Resort in the Ozarks for the Missouri Alliance for Home Care (MAHC) Annual Conference. There, Deanna Rice received the MAHC Paraprofessional Caregiver of the Year Award. We simply couldn’t be
Read MoreAccuCare Owner Featured on Mich Mash Podcast
AccuCare owner Jacque Phillips was recently interviewed on the podcast Mich Mash! Listen to her story and some of the great insights she has into helping people live a better life. Mich: Right? Jacque: Sometimes you just need a little touch to remain independent. Mich: Right. Jacque: Sometimes you need somebody just to heat up
Read MoreFour Things To Do Before Vacationing Without Your Aging Loved One
We’ve been telling you for weeks now – summertime is vacation time. A staggering number of American workers do not take their vacation time, leading to burnout, stress and other negative consequences on their physical and emotional health. This is a well-recognized problem in the healthcare industry, as well as among employers and workers. Meanwhile, around 44
Read MoreBack to School: 7 Tips for Lifetime Learners
For students and teachers all over our area, August means back to school. As we age, this time of year may seem less relevant, but it’s a good reminder that learning is good for you no matter your age. In fact, research indicates that those who continue to learn as they age are less affected by the
Read MoreHow to Spot the Signs of Caregiver Stress
In the United States, more than 40 million people serve as unpaid caregivers of adults over the age of 65. Sixty percent of these individuals are also employed in the workforce. Most have other household responsibilities, including maintaining a home and raising children. Most who provide unpaid caregiving are doing so for family members. Caregiving can be extremely rewarding,
Read MoreHealthy Habits to Begin This Spring
Spring is here; and though it may not feel like it every day, we’ll soon be basking in the glow of warmer weather and more sunshine. With the arrival of spring comes all things new – flowers blooming, trees budding, and a fresh new feeling in the air; a perfect time for older adults to
Read MoreMay — National Stroke Awareness Month
Each year, nearly 800 thousand people in the United States experience a stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Of those, approximately 140,000 die, making stroke the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It is also the leading cause of serious disability. Though the incidence of stroke has decreased significantly over the past decade, it remains important
Read MoreWhy You Need a Vacation
Memorial Day is upon us! Often dubbed the official beginning of the summer vacation season, the holiday weekend will commence with over 41.5 million Americans getting away for a bit of rest and relaxation. According to AAA, that number of travelers is the highest it has been in 12 years, and is a full five percent higher than
Read MoreAnd a Happy New Year
In just a few short days, we will be ringing in the year 2018! It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies, especially as one gets a bit older. By the way, have you ever wondered why that is? Here are a few theories. It’s likely that the thought of New Year Resolutions has come to your mind
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