Health & Wellness

Exercise is just one way to have an improved quality of life for seniors. Here, a senior man and senior woman work with a trainer in an exercise class.

January 2, 2026 | Est. 6min.

7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

Between 1900 and 2021, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 40 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but…

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Health & Wellness

August 31, 2015 | Est. 8min.

What Seniors Should Know About Their Thyroid

Disorders of this small gland are common, especially in older women. Catherine Horvath, 51, was feeling no symptoms five…
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Health & Wellness

August 17, 2015 | Est. 4min.

End of Life Care: Helping Seniors Avoid Unwanted Medical Treatment

A new poll shows that almost one in four older Americans—approximately 25 million people—experience excessive or unwanted medical treatment.…
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Health & Wellness

July 13, 2015 | Est. 8min.

Staying Healthy: 5 Foods Seniors Should Avoid

Suggesting that someone never eat certain foods tends to stirs up a lot of angst. Surely the rare splurge…
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Health & Wellness

June 25, 2015 | Est. 3min.

Healthy Eating: The Benefits of Farmer’s Markets

Summer is here and if you haven’t visited your local farmers market yet, you should. Farmers markets are excellent…
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Health & Wellness

June 1, 2015 | Est. 7min.

Stretch Out & De-Stress with Restorative Yoga

Passive, slow movements performed in low light bring deep relaxation. Creaky joints? Sore muscles? Got that crunchy, “short” feeling…
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Health & Wellness

May 21, 2015 | Est. 4min.

10 Aging Myths Debunked

(The following is adapted from Getting Older Better: The Best Advice Ever on Money, Health, Creativity, Sex, Work, Retirement…
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Health & Wellness

April 16, 2015 | Est. 3min.

National Healthcare Decisions Day & Advance Care Planning

Addressing end-of-life care is not a conversation many people want to have. It is understandably unpleasant to think about,…
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Health & Wellness

March 30, 2015 | Est. 2min.

Shopping Solutions for Healthy Eating

Plan a Week’s Worth of Nutritious Meals Keep in mind which days you’ll have time to cook from scratch.…
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Finance & Planning

December 4, 2014 | Est. 4min.

Medicare 101: A Crash Course in St. Louis Senior Care

Recently, Bethesda communities hosted Althea West to speak to our residents about Medicare. If you missed the event, here’s…
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Health & Wellness

November 14, 2014 | Est. 2min.

Benefits of Veteran Support Groups at Senior Communities

Many St. Louis senior living communities are dedicated to honoring and supporting their veteran residents and families through various…
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Health & Wellness

November 10, 2014 | Est. 3min.

Debunking Alzheimer’s Myths to Improve St. Louis Senior Care

Alzheimer’s is one of the most feared brain disorders. It gradually robs a person’s memory, destroys brain cells, and…
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Health & Wellness

July 17, 2014 | Est. 3min.

Common Signs That Your Loved One Needs a Safer Home

Health conditions and the five senses decline as seniors grow older, turning previously easy tasks into huge obstacles. As…
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