It may have come completely without warning: an unanticipated fall that caused a fractured hip and the requirement for Mom to have assistance to stay…
Caregiving Tips for New Caregivers
January 20, 2021
Category: Senior Safety
Helping Seniors Maintain Holiday Traditions During the Pandemic
December 3, 2020
Think of the most perfect holiday season you can possibly imagine. While that image may vary a little for each of us, helping seniors maintain…
Dispose of Unwanted or Expired Senior Medicine Properly with These Tips
October 22, 2020
With many aging parents taking numerous prescriptions, and with health care professionals changing and adding medications and dosages to discover just the right solutions, it’s…
Is Home Care a Safe Option for Seniors During the Pandemic?
October 8, 2020
Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to face seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the older adults they love….
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors to Regain Confidence After a Fall
September 11, 2020
While comedians and circus clowns may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there is nothing funny about falling…
Keeping Seniors Safe During the Pandemic When Venturing Out
August 6, 2020
After months of isolating, quarantining, and distancing from family and friends, stay-at-home orders have been relaxed. But for senior citizens in particular, is it safe to…
Discussing Senior Finances Is Part of Planning for Long-Term Care
April 21, 2020
Discussing senior finances is often taboo, and the reason behind a variety of disputes, heightened emotions, and misconceptions. And for a good number of today’s…
For Caregivers: 5 Easy Steps for Hosting Successful Family Meetings
February 5, 2020
“It takes a village” was never a truer statement than when applied to being a caregiver for an adult loved one. And, it’s necessary for…
Best Technology Solutions to Help Seniors Age in Place
September 11, 2019
It doesn’t matter if you’re attempting to tune a guitar, study a new language, or simply add cats’ ears to a selfie, there 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…