If you’re suffering from a chronic condition, the side effects you experience can be life altering. You may be confined to home because of the pain or mobility constraints. Or, you rely on medications to numb your discomfort, only to discover your doctor’s prescription is no longer doing the job. Many patients find that when
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Emergency Checklists: Protecting Seniors if the Unexpected Happens
In St. Louis, where a beautiful afternoon can turn stormy in just minutes, we’re often at risk for tornados, flash flooding and massive snowfalls. In most cases, the bad weather passes through leaving nothing more than a soggy mess in its path, but in the event of a true emergency, you want every member of
Read MoreSix Simple Self-care Strategies for Caregivers
When you spend your days caring for a partner or relative, you tend to forget someone who needs just as much love and support. As a caregiver, you deserve a little me-time each day to de-stress and recharge. But a lack of time, others’ needs and even guilt may hold you back from practicing the
Read MoreHouseplants 101: The Benefits and Best Options
When it comes to one’s healing, health and happiness, houseplants are a pretty powerful force, especially for those who spend a great deal at time in the home or are homebound. No longer just pretty décor, plants, ferns and flowers have found their way into many seniors’ overall care plans. While their main job is
Read MoreSix Ways to Honor Memorial Day With the Seniors in Your Life
For those members of the Greatest Generation and their children, the Baby Boomers who are entering their own golden years, Memorial Day holds a special place in their hearts. If they didn’t serve themselves, there’s a good chance their spouse or their parent did. In fact, 50 percent of U.S. veterans are age 65 or older. Giving
Read MoreHelp Your Loved One With Alexa
The Amazon Echo is showing up in more homes every day. Since it responds to voice, it is a great addition to a seniors’ home as it does not require a screen or any buttons to mess with and confuse people. Below find some ideas on how this technology can help you and your loved one. Alexa
Read MoreFive Common Autumn Health Risks
It’s finally Autumn! The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures a little cooler. Autumn brings many wonderful things – beautiful foliage, festive holidays and pumpkin spice flavored treats. Along with every season’s benefits, there are also potential downfalls. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 5 Common Autumn Health Risks that you should keep
Read MoreBest Gifts for Seniors
Looking for a great gift to get your loved one this holiday season? Here are some great ideas for you! All are available online so they can be ordered and delivered right to you or to your loved one’s doorstep. Memory Loss Digital Calendar Day Clock: This unique clock spells out the week, month and date.
Read MoreFive Hot Summer Tips for Seniors
As we age, many of us enjoy wonderful summertime memories. What fun it is to remember swimming with friends, camping or fishing trips with family, warm nights on the front porch, homemade ice cream, fireworks, and all the carefree fun that summer brings. However, summer temperatures present unique challenges for aging individuals and their caregivers.
Read MoreFive Steps for Preventing Caregiver Stress
Being a caregiver is a rewarding experience, but anyone who has served in this capacity will tell you that it is also extremely stressful at times. We recently explored the risk factors for and signs of caregiver stress. If you are a caregiver, we urge you to be aware and to take steps to protect yourself
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