St. Louis Home Care Blog

Eating habits change as people age. Your calorie intake will probably decrease, and your nutrient needs will mostly stay the same with the possibility of an small increase. Eating nutrient-rich food will help you get the vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and...

Ultimately, what we wish for our aging loved ones is the opportunity to live happily, in their own home. As they age, we become concerned that their health will decline and they may be forced to live in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Yet, you do not have...

Any time you miss your medication there can be health consequences. When you are a senior, remembering your meds can be even more of a challenge, and the consequences may be even more severe. According to the Center of Disease Control, failure to properly take...

Millions of people are diagnosed with arthritis and are affected by the pain that comes with it every day. Doctors predict that by 2030, 25% of adults will be diagnosed with arthritis. Typically, people experience arthritis pain to be in their back, hips, knees, and...

This is the final, fifth installment in our Making Home Care Work for Your Aging Loved One series. The transition of introducing care into your aging loved one’s home can feel very overwhelming! We started by compiling five of the main concerns our customers have...

Parkinson’s disease causes multiple, life-changing symptoms; chronic depression, difficulty walking, dementia, uncontrollable tremors and losing your fine motor control. But what causes Parkinson’s? Scientists have been studying this disease for years, but usually...