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Caregiver Tips Summer Vacation Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility
Family travel becomes a little more challenging when some of the travelers are aging and have disabilities or mobility…
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Guides How much does independent living cost in St. Louis? A 2026 private-pay guide
The average cost of independent living in the St. Louis area ranges from about $2,400 to more than $5,500…
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When is it Time to Consider Memory Care for Your Parent?
Many memory care professionals will answer this question the same way—consider memory care before your parent needs it. This may…
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What to Do After Your Loved One Receives a Dementia Diagnosis
Imagine your 68-year-old father has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, and suddenly…
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Debunking Myths About Dementia and Alzheimer’s
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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Creating Dementia Care Plans: Are You Prepared?
Because dementia can be both devastating and unpredictable, caring for someone with the disease is extremely difficult without a plan.…
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Prioritizing Dementia Safety at Home
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s normal to have concerns about their safety. It’s important…
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The Perfect Summertime St. Louis Senior “Bucket List”
A “bucket list” is more than just a list of things you want to do. It is a promise…
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How to Enjoy an Active Retirement in an Independent Living Community
Active retirement is about embracing the later years of life with energy, purpose and connection. It is not about…
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Student Volunteers Bring Compassion to Bethesda Hospice Care
A typical college student has numerous options when choosing how best to use their “free time”— time away from…
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Signs of Dehydration in Seniors and How to Respond
As people age, the body loses its ability to both conserve water and detect when it is in a…
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Arranging for Your Senior’s Medical Respite Care Before Your Vacation
As the primary caregiver for a senior loved one, you “make time” for a lot. A typical day could include…
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7 Best Travel Safety Tips for Seniors
When you have planned well and prepared, traveling can be a very pleasurable time and create wonderful memories. For…
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