by Mitch Waks | Oct 6, 2016 | Blog, General
What you should know about flu vaccinations and seniors: If you have a senior in your life, make sure he or she gets a flu shot this season. Influenza is nothing to mess around with. In recent flu seasons, 80%-90% of flu related deaths have occurred amongst our...
by Mitch Waks | Sep 30, 2016 | Blog, General
Helping hundreds of older adults stay healthy and independent is both challenging and rewarding, and Cooperative Home Care is confident Dan Decker is ready to lead their mission. Cooperative Home Care turns 30 this year, continuing their commitment to serving older...
by Mitch Waks | Sep 28, 2016 | Blog, General
Delivering Services For Seniors Whether you live in town or away from your senior loved one, it’s good to know that food and other necessities can get to your senior in an easier way than ever before. While St. Louis is not New York City (in terms of being able to...
by Mitch Waks | Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, General
As our 30th year anniversary approached, we wondered how to recognize this significant milestone. A party? Of course! So we kicked off our 30th (official date of incorporation: July 1st, 1986) with an employee picnic. It was really hot and really fun, and it gave us...
by Mitch Waks | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog, General
Long-Distance Caregiving Plans When family lives far from their aging loved ones, a caregiving plan can be very challenging. First, you are not around to notice sudden changes in health or needs. You are not able to jump in and help. Also, you don’t necessarily have a...
by Mitch Waks | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog|Uncategorized, General
Lauren Miller, a screenwriter and actress, founded Hilarity for Charity after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She shares her story in this heartfelt piece.