Are Those Aches from Arthritis? Here’s How to Know for Sure.
Oh, those sore joints! A multitude of aging adults encounter the pain, uncomfortableness and tightness that are the hallmark attributes of arthritis, and assume it has to be the culprit. And yet the reality is, there are a variety of issues that mirror arthritis symptoms, but in many instances need to be handled in another […]
Top St. Louis Home Care Agency Offers Tips to Enhance Senior Socialization
If you have ever watched young children at a playground, you’re aware of how readily they gravitate towards other little ones, and how second-nature it is for them to come to be fast friends. Unfortunately, as we mature, we tend to begin to be more reserved and self-conscious, and it becomes harder to make and […]
Try These Holiday Activities for Seniors with the Whole Family!
It’s natural to become overwhelmed by the whirlwind of tasks that need to be taken care of during the holiday season: all of the shopping and wrapping, planning and decorating, writing and sending, visiting and baking. But in the course of the busyness, it’s also easy to lose sight of the value of slowing down […]
Looking to Improve Senior Fitness? Compassionate Nursing Services Can Help!
It’s common for seniors to fall into a more sedentary routine when dealing with such challenges as prolonged pain, stiffness of joints and muscles, and overall lethargy. However, inactivity has a tendency to worsen the very problems older adults are attempting to relieve by keeping away from physical exercise. The senior care team at Compassionate […]
Experience the Physical and Emotional Oasis of Respite Care
Family caregivers and dementia care providers, we salute you! We know what a selfless lifestyle you’ve undertaken to provide ongoing care for your senior loved one at home, and the many benefits he or she is enjoying with the opportunity to age in place where it’s most comfortable. But we also know how trying it […]
What Difference Does It Make? When It Comes to Senior Care – A Lot!
The number of different options available for senior care are enough to make your head spin. Home care agencies. Home healthcare agencies. Assisted living facilities. Nursing homes. Senior daycare facilities. Hospice care. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! How can you make the best decision for your senior loved one, when your goal […]