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...
Join the Alzheimer’s Association and St. Louis Rabbinical Association to discuss Judaism, Jewish Life and Alzheimer’s on Sunday, June 5. To register, call 800-272-3900 or visit.
Rachael Wonderlin, a specialist in longterm dementia care, is asked a lot of questions about the disease. One of the most Frequently Asked Questions is: “Are you afraid to get it when you’re older?” While Rachael Wonderlin has seen first-hand how terrible the...
Infections Among The Elderly Many people don’t realize that the leading cause of death in adults over 65 is infections. (Infections are responsible for about one third of all deaths in seniors over 65.) Many are common infections, but in older adults they are often...
Getting and staying organized can improve your mood, your mindset and your productivity. Don’t wait to get started on this three-step plan to organize your home. 1. Walk though your home. Make note of two areas you can de-clutter. One area may be your entryway, where...
Can young blood be used to treat Alzheimer’s and other effects of aging? Stanford biologist Tony Wyss-Coray gave a TED Talk describing “an absolutely amazing development in aging research.” His research has shown that proteins found in the blood of...
