AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis Receives 2024 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience Award. St. Louis – AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis announced today that it received the distinguished 2024 Best of Home Care – Leader in Experience Award from HCP, the leading firm in experience management for post-acute care. The
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Five Common Autumn Health Risks
It’s finally Autumn! The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures a little cooler. Autumn brings many wonderful things – beautiful foliage, festive holidays and pumpkin spice flavored treats. Along with every season’s benefits, there are also potential downfalls. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 5 Common Autumn Health Risks that you should keep
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For all those that take care of their loved ones, you deserve a big thank you – as it’s a big job! And as a thank you to you, we wanted to remind you to take care of yourself through the holiday season. The last thing you need is additional stress so here are some
Read MoreSeven Signs That It’s Time to Get Help
There’s a conversation you’ve been dreading. It’s a moment you wished would never come, even though you knew it likely would. Your aging loved one has begun to need more care than you can give, and it is time to admit that you all need help. Ideally, there have been discussions along the way, in
Read MoreNutrition and the Elderly: Nutritional Needs
In recent blogs, we have been exploring nutrition in aging individuals. So far, we’ve discussed several challenges to eating well and how to overcome those challenges. We have also explored several very unique situations that may present additional challenges, as well as how to cope with those situations. Even though challenges are present, eating well is worth it. Aging individuals who
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June has arrived; and though summer officially begins in about three weeks, the time for outdoor activities and vacations is here. Here in the Midwest, extreme heat could arrive any day, bringing with it danger for aging individuals. According to the CDC, persons older than 65 years of age are more prone to heat stress. This
Read MoreHoliday Travel: Helping your Elderly Relatives
As it usually goes with the approaching holiday seasons, many of our family members may find themselves traveling to different cities and regions to meet and celebrate together. This undoubtedly will include a percentage of our elderly family members, and special precautions and measure should be taken to ensure that their travels are as safe
Read MoreMeet Theresa, an AccuCare Caregiver
“The funny thing is, I always respected those who worked with elderly people because I never felt that it was something that I would be able to do myself. I originally went to college for accounting, but thankfully after visiting with a friend who worked in an elderly facility, I realized that I loved people
Read MoreProfile of Deanna Rice, Accucare Caregiver
“Truly listening to patients makes me be a better professional. My love for animals makes me a better person.” It seems that we all know that special someone who puts her energy, heart and soul into everything she does. She is ready for the next challenge. She has a kind word for each person she
Read MorePrivate Duty Home Care | A Compassionate and Empowering Health Alternative for Those You Love
We worry about our loved ones in times when they may need extra help. Whether it’s an elderly parent or a family member recovering from surgery – there are times when assistance for well-being is necessary. However, in those moments, we can’t always be there to cover all their needs. Private duty home care is
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