As winter blankets the world in snow and colder temperatures, it’s essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of our senior loved ones. Older adults may face unique challenges during the winter months, making winter safety a top concern. We will share crucial winter safety tips for seniors to ensure they stay safe and warm
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Indoor Activities for Seniors: Beating Winter Boredom and Staying Active
As winter descends and the colder months settle in, seniors may find themselves spending more time indoors. But staying active and engaged is crucial for physical and mental well-being. As a home care assistance St. Louis expert, we’ll explore a variety of indoor activities for seniors that not only beat winter boredom but also provide opportunities for
Read MoreWelcoming a New Family Member – How a Rescue Pet Can Ease a Senior’s Loneliness
One of the bright spots during the COVID-19 pandemic is that more and more older adults are opening their doors to a rescued pet. For seniors, it’s a win-win – they have a companion to get them through ongoing social isolation, and a dog or cat gets a loving home. Researchers have found that 80 percent
Read MoreEstate Planning 101: How to Protect Your Assets and Provide for Your Family
After working hard and saving smart for decades, the last thing you want is someone telling you what to do with your money—even after you pass away. If you don’t have a will in place, or if you have one but haven’t updated it since your firstborn was in diapers, control of your assets can
Read MoreNavigating Your Financial Future—Why an Elder Law Attorney May Be Your Best Co-Pilot
Heading into retirement is one of the most exciting times of your life—when you can finally escape the daily grind and enjoy the freedom to travel, relax, and spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, it can also be nerve-wracking once you start crunching the numbers to determine if you can actually afford your dream
Read MoreTake Tech to the Next Step: How Seniors Can Connect in New Ways During COVID-19
To stay in touch with friends and family during the COVID-19 lockdown, many older adults have evolved into tech-savvy seniors. With just a few clicks of a mouse, you can meet up with friends on Zoom, chat with your grandkids on Face Time, or reconnect with long-lost friends on Facebook and Instagram. Unfortunately, with the
Read MoreFive Steps Seniors Can Take to Ward Off the Coronavirus
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 compared to
Read MoreEight Ways to Make Social Distancing More Enjoyable for Seniors
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.
Read MoreEight Tips for Making Your Golden Years Shine
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,
Read MoreFive Ways to Keep Seniors Safe from Holiday Shopping Scammers
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 from around
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