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Summer Senior Discounts – St. Louis Has Plenty!
Money can be tight, especially when you’re on a limited income like many seniors are. But that doesn’t mean…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
When Dementia is Misdiagnosed: Frontotemporal Dementia
Marriage problems take many couples by surprise. But Deborah Dolan was caught particularly unaware when her husband Todd began…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
How Seniors Can Proactively Promote Memory Health
As seniors age, the emphasis placed on stimulating their brains, or engaging in “memory health,” becomes increasingly important. However,…
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Care Management
Aging-in-Place Can Save Money on Senior Care
The vast majority of seniors want to live in their own homes, or “age-in-place,” for as long as possible.…
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Veterans
Honoring Veteran Loved Ones: A Final Salute
“Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well. Safely…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
When a Senior Doesn’t Realize Having Dementia
Both of Kathy Kling’s parents, who are divorced, have Alzheimer’s. Kling recently talked with her mother, Karen Kelly, about…
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Finance & Planning
Retirement Living Guide: Preparing for Senior Care Costs
Even after living a long life, people need guidance on how to make the most of their retirement years,…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
How To Help People With Dementia Without Seeming Ageist
A few years ago, Angela Lunde, a leader in patient and caregiver education for the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease…
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Care Management
Care Managers Make Life Better for Seniors
A few years ago, an elderly couple living in an independent living apartment at a Bethesda retirement community went…
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Health & Wellness
How Seniors Can Have Better Doctor’s Appointments
Navigating the medical system can be a daunting process. It’s challenging enough to find a doctor with openings, let…
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Life at Bethesda
Honoring Our Veterans: the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight’s “Welcome Home” Ceremony
The Greater St. Louis Honor Flight’s mission is to allow as many World War II Veterans who live in…
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Life at Bethesda
The Importance of Quiet Spaces in Long-Term Care
Compassion is a cornerstone of the Bethesda Vision: Fostering Successful Aging through Compassion and Innovation. Without compassion, illnesses may…
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Life at Bethesda
A Poetic Life at Bethesda Terrace: Al Becherer’s Story
Poetry started our as a communicative tool between Al Becherer and his wife, Barbara, but it soon became Al’s…
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