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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
Overcoming the Fear of Change: Why Your Loved One Might Benefit from Moving to a St. Louis Independent Senior Living Community
It’s natural to experience a certain amount of anxiety throughout life. However, some people experience feelings of fear or…
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Caregiver Tips
Care Package Ideas for Seniors
Performing acts of kindness, providing comfort, and being aware of the needs of others are just a few ways…
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Senior Living
How Seniors Can Make a DIY Indoor Garden
If your senior loved one is looking for a hobby, making a DIY indoor garden could be a great…
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Health & Wellness
The Importance of Hip Stretches for Seniors
One of the most common – and fearsome – injuries for seniors is a fractured hip. As we age,…
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Independent Living
Why Are Seniors Happier Living in Independent Senior Living Communities?
Everyone has their own definition of happiness, and this definition can change throughout life. However, by the time people…
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Care Management
The Value of a Care Manager for Your Elderly Parent
It can be overwhelming when your senior loved one experiences a sudden or worsening health struggle that requires you…
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Caregiver Tips
The Power of Creative Writing Exercises for Senior Minds
Everybody knows that the key to keeping our muscles strong, regardless of our age, is to put them to…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Simple Crafts for Seniors with Dementia
Adult children and caregivers of seniors with dementia know the challenges of living with the disease’s progression and unpredictable nature. For…
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Life at Bethesda
Harmonizing Healing: Seniors Find Happiness Through Creative Music Therapy
Originally published May 4, 2017. Updated in 2024. Ruth Ann Cranston could see her dad slipping away. “In the…
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Health & Wellness
Creative Hobbies for Older Adults that Promote Mental Health
Hobbies may provide diversion, relaxation, entertainment, and enjoyment, but they also can benefit our mental health. This is especially…
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Rehab & Therapy
Art Therapy for Seniors
Art is a creative, focused, self-reflective activity, capable of producing positive thoughts and emotions. When guided by a highly…
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Independent Living
Moving a Loved One to Independent Senior Living in St. Louis: Tips for a Smooth Transition
Moving from a family home full of memories to an independent living apartment can be challenging for anyone, but…
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