Regular health checkups, also known as medical checkups or routine screenings, are an essential component of elderly care. These health checkups play a pivotal role in monitoring the well-being of seniors and identifying potential health issues before they escalate into more serious problems. We will explore the significance of regular health checkups for the elderly,
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Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis?
As the temperature drops and winter sets in, many arthritis sufferers experience increased pain and discomfort. But does cold weather truly affect arthritis, or is it just a perception? In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship between cold weather and arthritis, examine the science behind the symptoms, and discuss strategies to manage arthritis pain
Read MoreProtecting Seniors Against Scams, Hacks and Phishing During Social Isolation
During this time of social isolation, seniors’ computers, smartphones and home phones are their safe connections to friends and family. Unfortunately, these same technologies can open the door to uninvited guests who don’t have their best interests at heart. Protecting seniors from threats in the online world is important. Older adults lose almost $3 billion to
Read MoreHelping Seniors Ease Their Anxiety in Our New Normal
We’ve all been a little on edge lately. Between COVID-19, a heated political landscape and an economic downturn, we’ve turned to friendships and self-care to cope with the unknown and settle those butterflies we feel every time we turn on the TV. For older adults who are both homebound and socially isolated due to the
Read MoreHow an Active Social Life Keeps Seniors Happy and Healthy
As we grow older, one of the greatest threats to our well-being is loneliness. Unfortunately for many seniors, social isolation is inevitable, whether it’s because they lose their ability to drive, are unable to leave their home because of mobility issues, or suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s. While we can’t prevent many of the health
Read MoreFive Steps Seniors Can Take to Ward Off the Coronavirus
In just a few short weeks, the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has turned from a minor worry into an overwhelming fear for many senior citizens in St. Louis. That anxiety you may be feeling is understandable. For seniors, the mortality rate of the coronavirus ranges between eight to twenty percent depending on one’s age compared to
Read MoreEight Ways to Make Social Distancing More Enjoyable for Seniors
The last place anyone wants to be is cooped up inside, especially when we know spring is waiting—with its warm weather and sunshine—right outside our front door. Unfortunately, because the coronavirus is all around us in St. Louis, meeting up with family or going shopping is not only discouraged, it’s downright dangerous for older adults.
Read MoreEight Tips for Making Your Golden Years Shine
After decades of raising kids, working endless hours and putting everyone else’s needs first, this is finally your time to relax. But that doesn’t mean you have to slow down! Even if arthritis puts a kink in your step or a chronic health condition means you’re in your house more often than out of it,
Read MoreIs 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 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
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