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Adult Diaper Drive Aims to Fill Unmet Need in Missouri
Now through Friday (July 15th, 2016) Cooperative Home Care is hosting an Adult Diaper Drive. The drive will take place at their local office locations and at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Couer. There is not a dedicated adult diaper bank in Missouri. The demand...
Cooperative Celebrates 30 Years By Giving Back
Cooperative Home Care, a trusted in home care company, turned 30 on July 1. They are choosing to give back in recognition of their milestone anniversary. The 30 projects range in size and scope and include partnerships with other local organizations. Cooperative...
Enjoy the 4th of July Holiday and Celebrate with Your Senior
As 4th of July quickly approaches think about how the seniors in your life can engage in the holiday. Your friends and loved ones should be able to celebrate the holiday in a safe and comfortable way, even if they are not able to attend a celebration. Whether you are...
Signs of Senior Depression; Are you at Risk?
Have you lost interest in activities you’ve always enjoyed? Are you losing the energy and motivation to get through each day? If so, you are not alone. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), about 80% of older adults who have at least one chronic health...
Are You Getting Enough Of These 8 Key Nutrients?
As we age, achieving adequate nutrition is a challenge. According to WebMD, the amount of calories a person needs declines with age. This means there is a greater importance to ensuring that the calories you consume contain a variety of important nutrients your body...
Caregiver Advice: Protecting Seniors from The Summer Heat
Heat is a major health concern every summer in the U.S., and it’s no surprise that older adults are at a higher risk. This is due to the fact that as we age, our bodies aren’t as efficient in terms of regulating body temperature. In addition, seniors are not as quick...
Caregiver Advice on Protection from Insects
While we’ve all been itching for it to be summer already, it’s also the season for annoying insects. Mosquitoes and ticks are a real issue here in Missouri – and can be even more serious when seniors are involved. And while there have not been any Zika virus cases...
100 Ways To Live To 100
According to experts, your genes only have a 10% influence on how long you will live. What really matters are the choices you make throughout your life. 100 years ago the average lifespan was 31 years. Since then it has almost tripled. The longer life span is thanks...
Why, Exactly, Is Chronic Stress So Harmful?
You probably know that chronic stress can affect your health. It can lead to depression, and even to a higher risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Why? Under stress, the brain’s limbic system — responsible for emotions, memory and learning —...
Spring Allergies – Minimize Suffering in Seniors
Spring allergies run rampant in the St. Louis area. St. Louis has fallen from the #1 city in the U.S. for allergies and asthma to #35, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Yet, for those who suffer from spring allergies, St. Louis can be a tough...