“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We’ve got to track down its owner!” Hearing a…
Paranoia in Seniors Is More Common Than You May Think. Here’s How to Help.
May 7, 2019
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
New Alzheimer’s Statistics: 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report
April 19, 2019
The Alzheimer’s Association has made available its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease –…
Caring for Someone With Dementia: Why It Takes a Village
March 13, 2019
While an incredible number of seniors are dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are struggling with caring…
Providing Alzheimer’s Care? These 6 Tips Can Make a World of Difference.
March 6, 2019
In some cases, the best lessons in life come through going through them firsthand; yet the information we can discover from those who have traveled…
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….
Continuum Healthcare in St. Louis: Two New Breakthrough Discoveries in Alzheimer’s Disease
January 15, 2019
Exciting research is zeroing in ever closer to the eradication of Alzheimer’s disease, this time in the form of two medications already developed and approved…
Senior Care St. Louis: How “Play” Can Improve Senior Health
December 11, 2018
Do you remember that feeling as a kid when the school bell rang, indicating the conclusion of science and the start of the best part…
Home for the Holidays? Watch for Indications that Dementia Care Is Needed
December 7, 2018
As soon as the door swings open and your senior loved one wraps you in a warm hug, through the merry holiday dinner and each…
Elephants Never Forget—And They Can Also Help Us Understand Dementia
October 10, 2018
The old saying is true: elephants actually do have incredible memories, even in their old age. Case in point, they can remember and go back…
Battling the Fine Line Between Safety and Independence for Seniors at Home
October 5, 2018
It’s a disagreement that emerges for numerous St. Louis area families: seniors adamantly like to age in place at home, while their family members are…