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Senior Living
10 Best Places for Enjoying Fall Foliage in St. Louis
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus It’s time for the “second…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
COVID-19 and Dementia: What You Should Watch For
Since early 2020, people have been dealing with the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Millions wondered (and still wonder) if they…
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Care & Services
When to Push For a Geriatric Assessment
Taking a team approach can net the best results for your parents. Navigating the maze of eldercare options can…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Cold Weather Precautions for Seniors with Memory Loss or Dementia
Cold weather can be particularly dangerous for senior adults with memory loss or dementia, with preventing hypothermia as a…
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Care Management
My Parents Both Need Different Levels of Care – Now What?
You cannot think of one parent without thinking of the other. They have been together for years, linked by…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Creating a Dementia Care Plan: Are You Prepared?
Because dementia is both devastating and unpredictable in its effects, caring for someone with the disease is extremely difficult…
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Care Management
ADLs and IADLs: An Essential Guide for Seniors
There are two categories of daily activities that can serve as a gauge to a senior’s physical and cognitive…
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Care Management
Why You Should Consider Care Coordination
When my daughter and I started caring for my mom, Margaret, in 2009, I didn’t have a care coordination…
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Home Health Care
Home Health Care and Skilled Nursing – Two Viable Options for Seniors
The vast majority of seniors want to remain in their home for as long as possible, but determining when…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
12 Expert Strategies to Manage Dementia Communications
There is a difference between talking at someone and talking with someone. Communicating with people who have dementia can…
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Care Management
How COVID-19 Has Changed Senior Caregiving
The scope and longevity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the susceptibility of seniors to its more serious consequences, has…
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Care & Services
Is In-Home Rehabilitation Right for Your Senior?
Some people believe that pain and stiffness, decreasing flexibility and diminished mobility are part of the aging process. After…
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Caregiver Tips
How to Communicate with Home Care Professionals
Home care organizations provide a vital service in improving or maintaining the health of senior adults. During the COVID-19…
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