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Finding Local Farm Fresh Produce: Your Guide to St. Louis Farmers Markets
Summertime in the Midwest means plenty of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables available at festive local farmers markets. But a…
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Independent Living
Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Retirement
You may be eager to retire. But are you really ready to say goodbye to your career? It’s important…
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Technology
Social Media Safety Tips for Seniors
Social media can be a very attractive pastime for senior citizens. After all, it’s a great way to stay…
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Life at Bethesda
Faces of Bethesda: Bob Ackermann
Some might say Bob Ackermann’s life story resembles the ripples on a calm lake—steady, far-reaching and deep, and extremely…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Dementia Caregiver Tips: Four Steps for Caring for a Senior with Memory Loss
When your senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, being designated as…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Advantages of Assisted Living Communities Offering Memory Support
As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with dementia who will need memory support will increase. According…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
How Delirium Can Affect Your Senior Loved One
According to the Mayo Clinic, delirium is defined as “a serious change in mental abilities that results in confused thinking…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Our Brains Need Exercise, Too
The basics of heart health have been drilled into our brains: Eat less saturated fat. Keep moving. Know your “numbers” for…
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Health & Wellness
The Back-to-School Spirit: Finding Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Seniors
It’s back-to-school season and although, for our senior loved ones, school days are but a fond memory, learning can…
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Health & Wellness
Missouri Birds to Watch for This Summer
Birdwatching is an increasingly popular hobby for seniors! Not only is it interesting, but it’s also accessible to anyone,…
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Independent Living
Senior Home Safety: Keeping Your Pet While You Age in Place
Though most cannot speak a word, pets are able to communicate volumes to their owners through their actions. They…
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Caregiver Tips
Medication Safety for Seniors
Many people find that managing their medications becomes more complex to monitor and effectively maintain as they age. This…
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Caregiver Tips
The 5 Senses of Senior Home Safety
As we age, our senses tend to decline, making it more difficult to go about our everyday routines. As such,…
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Senior Home Safety
Senior Home Safety: Smart Home Tips
In-home devices that utilize “smart” technology can help aging adults stay in their homes longer and make life safer…
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