The cool dampness of fresh soil. The warmth of the sun. The happy trills of songbirds. Gardening has the capacity to engage every one of…
Unpacking the Many Hidden Benefits of Gardening Activities for Seniors
March 22, 2021
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Sweetheart Scammers: The Online Scam that Takes Advantage of Lonely Seniors
March 4, 2021
It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many older adults. Physical distancing has…
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…
The #1 Fear As a Family Caregiver and How to Overcome It
June 6, 2019
“Of course Dad can move in with me!” Increasingly more family care providers are making this commendable choice each and every day, signifying the beginning…
Home Care Services in St. Louis: Making a Marriage Work Amongst Strains of Senior Care
February 10, 2019
In marriage, we consent to stick together for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health – but what doesn’t come…
Continuum’s Top Time-Saving Caregiver Tips
April 6, 2017
Has your mantra lately been, “If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are a member of the “sandwich generation”…
Preparing to Care for Elderly Loved Ones? Follow These Steps First.
March 16, 2017
Mom is no longer driving and has begun to move around a little more slowly, so you and your siblings have decided to split up…
Important Tips All Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Know
March 9, 2017
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a guidebook that provided all the answers for dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers, rather than the guessing game so…
Senior Bullying: Are Your Older Loved Ones at Risk?
February 11, 2017
Nowadays, everyone is talking about bullying and how to stop it. In the past, a rowdy middle-schooler might have gotten away with antagonizing and terrorizing…
Do Endearing Terms Show Respect for Elders or Something Entirely Different?
January 11, 2017
Sweetie, dear, honey – terms of endearment like these may be appreciated when uttered by our spouse or when said to our very young children,…