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…
Could Low Blood Sugar Negatively Impact Diabetes in Seniors?
July 18, 2019
Category: Aging Issues
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…
Four 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…
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…
Helping Navigate Aging’s In-Between Stage
February 20, 2019
The earliest signs are likely to be so subtle that a lot of people wouldn’t even detect that anything is amiss. Mom is extroverted, pleasant,…
Seniors with Alzheimer’s in St. Louis: Understanding Treatments and How They Work
February 15, 2019
The latest Alzheimer’s data is worrying. The disease is currently the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer combined….
Senior Loneliness and How Continuum Senior Care in St. Louis Can Help
January 10, 2019
With more than 325 million people residing in the U.S. alone, it is challenging to imagine that loneliness could be so prevalent. And yet over…