Of the many responsibilities a family caregiver faces, possibly one of the most daunting is managing health problems. The National Council on Aging estimates that around…
What Every Elder Care Advocate Needs to Ask the Doctor
January 3, 2020
Category: Aging Issues
Seniors and Finances: How to Ease the Transition to Providing Help
December 4, 2019
One of the hardest issues for the elderly is recognizing the need for help with money matters. Personal finances are both extremely personal and a…
Memory Care: These Common Prescriptions Can Increase Dementia Risk
August 19, 2019
They’re currently recognized to create various short-term unwanted side effects, such as memory loss and confusion, but new memory care research links several of the…
Could Low Blood Sugar Negatively Impact Diabetes in Seniors?
July 18, 2019
The most recent guidelines from the Endocrine Society regarding diabetes in seniors are unexpected, to say the least: lower blood sugar is not always best. And…
Senior Hygiene Help for Alzheimer’s: Creative Approaches to Avoid Resistance
July 10, 2019
Out of all the challenges pertaining to providing care for a senior loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association reveals that the most prevalent difficulty is…
Senior Care in St. Louis: The Importance of Positivity to Overcome Caregiver Stress
June 20, 2019
Our facial expressions divulge so much to people around us, and when you’re experiencing an unusual degree of stress, well-meaning friends and family will surely…
Top Tips for Aging Adults to Get the Most Out of Doctor Appointments
June 13, 2019
On any particular day, a doctor usually has approximately 20 patients to see – in addition to telephone calls, paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities. It…
4 Ideas to Help Seniors Find Meaning and Purpose in Everyday Life
May 21, 2019
Think about a normal day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally it provides plenty of positive and enriching activities: enjoying breakfast, participating…
St. Louis Home Health Agency Tip: Finding Joy Amidst Pain or Chronic Illness
April 12, 2019
Have you ever gotten out of bed and said, “It’s going to be one of those days!” Perhaps your alarm didn’t go off, the hot…
When Aging Parents Are Reluctant to See a Doctor: This Effective Strategy Can Help
March 19, 2019
Let’s face it: a lot of us put off visiting the doctor’s office. It may be uncomfortable and downright frightening when something is wrong and…