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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
