After decades of raising kids, working endless hours and putting everyone else’s needs first, this is finally your time to relax. But that doesn’t mean you have to slow down! Even if arthritis puts a kink in your step or a chronic health condition means you’re in your house more often than out of it,…
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The last place anyone wants to be is cooped up inside, especially when we know spring is waiting—with its warm weather and sunshine—right outside our front door. Unfortunately, because the coronavirus is all around us in St. Louis, meeting up with family or going shopping is not only discouraged, it’s downright dangerous for older adults.…
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In just a few short weeks, the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has turned from a minor worry into an overwhelming fear for many senior citizens in St. Louis. That anxiety you may be feeling is understandable. For seniors, the mortality rate of the coronavirus ranges between eight to twenty percent depending on one’s age…
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As we grow older, one of the greatest threats to our well-being is loneliness. Unfortunately for many seniors, social isolation is inevitable, whether it’s because they lose their ability to drive, are unable to leave their home because of mobility issues, or suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s. While we can’t prevent many of the health…
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In September, AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis was fortunate to celebrate 25 wonderful years of serving our clients in the St. Louis area. We enjoyed a lovely evening with staff, family, business associates, and friends! We are so thankful for everyone who has been a part of this amazing journey: our families for…
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Ever since we popped our first children’s multivitamins as kids, the world has told us supplements help us lead a healthier lifestyle by picking up the slack of our poor diets. By fueling our bodies with the recommended daily amount of vitamins and minerals, we can stand up to germs, sleep better at night and…
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“I need help,” is one of the hardest things for us to say. No one wants to be seen as incompetent or unable to handle their day-to-day duties. Or worse, have their sense of control taken out from under them. So, when your mom or dad feels you’re making decisions for them, it’s not surprising…
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If you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, cancer or any other life-changing health condition, this past year has likely been full of ups and downs you could never have imagined. As we enter a new year and a new beginning, the next 12 months don’t promise to be any easier on your family.…
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The season of giving is also the season for scheming. During the holidays, online holiday shopping scammers go right for the hearts of the most generous, stealing their money and their personal information. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable—last year, more than $2.9 billion was taken from our parents and grandparents and pocketed by con artists…
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For family members and caregivers of individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the holidays are always bittersweet. In a season devoted to gift-giving and celebration, it can be hard when your loved one is overwhelmed by, or on the other hand oblivious to, all the fun around them. While the festivities may look different than…
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