Would You Recognize These Warning Signs of a Heart Attack?
Since the stores are overflowing with heart-shaped everything in honor of Valentine’s Day, it is the perfect reminder for each of us to take care of our hearts, and in particular, to be able to detect the indicators of a heart attack and to know precisely what to do if we believe a senior loved […]
Compassionate Nursing Services Shares Top Winter Tips to Keep Seniors Safe
Wintertime is brimming with a great deal of beauty: twinkling icicles, powdery white snow, warm, inviting fires. But it can also be laden with dangers, especially for seniors. The care team at Compassionate Nursing Services wants to help you keep your senior loved ones safe this winter season with the following tips: Prevent hypothermia. When […]
See a Brighter New Year with These Senior Vision Tips
Sunsets. Flower gardens. Bright smiles on our grandchildren’s faces. Think of all the beautiful sights we’d miss out on if our vision was compromised. Since January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Compassionate Nursing Services, Chesterfield caregiving services provider for the surrounding communities, would like to share some information to help optimize senior vision and make […]
Help Seniors Stay Safe This Winter with Tips from Our Senior Helpers in St. Louis
Those of us living in St. Louis know: winters can be beautiful one moment and downright dangerous the next! Blustery storms leave gorgeous scenery in their wake, beckoning us to come out and explore, regardless of our age. For seniors, there are a variety of hazards – some quite obvious, such as slipping on icy […]
What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Senior Caregiver
Perhaps you’ve been noticing some subtle changes in Mom lately; nothing significant that you can exactly put your finger on, but she seems a bit more frail, or maybe a bit more forgetful. You’re concerned about her being home alone so much; what if she falls? Or leaves a pot of soup cooking on the […]