Brighten Summer with These Activities for Seniors
Although of course children certainly eagerly anticipate summer break and all of the fun it entails, summer doesn’t need to lose its excitement as we age! At Compassionate Nursing Services, providers of the high quality home health care services St. Louis, MO seniors need, we love helping older adults enjoy life to the fullest, and […]
Try These Holiday Activities for Seniors with the Whole Family!
It’s natural to become overwhelmed by the whirlwind of tasks that need to be taken care of during the holiday season: all of the shopping and wrapping, planning and decorating, writing and sending, visiting and baking. But in the course of the busyness, it’s also easy to lose sight of the value of slowing down […]
Understanding the Symptoms of a UTI in Seniors
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms all too well. For younger individuals, a UTI is generally fairly easy to recognize and take care of. However, it is often more challenging for older adults, as symptoms of a UTI in seniors can […]
Understanding Delirium Symptoms in Seniors
With its similarities to dementia, delirium tends to be a challenging condition to diagnose and manage. Older adults are especially at risk for delirium, so our aging care experts have put together the following information that will help you recognize and react accordingly if you suspect it in a person you love. What is delirium? […]
The Concerning Connection Between Seniors and Depression
After spending time with family and friends and revisiting beloved memories and traditions over the holiday season, it is typical for a sense of nostalgia and sorrow to develop for older adults. Even though some amount of short-term post-holiday unhappiness can be anticipated, it’s crucial to be aware that it can develop into depression. Depression […]
Top Tips for Adapting Senior Holiday Activities for Those with Alzheimer’s
The constraints of the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on last year’s holiday season, forcing many families to remain isolated from one another. Thankfully, this year families are able to embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once more. While decking the halls and getting ready for visits with family members, it’s vital to include adjustments […]
Learn How to Improve Social Wellness for Seniors & How Home Care Can Help
Living through over a year of a worldwide pandemic taught us to never take for granted the small but incredibly important things in life: shared laughter, hugging our loved ones, a dinner date in our favorite café. We discovered firsthand how much socialization is to be valued, and just how empty and lost we can […]
How Home Care Can Help Seniors Manage Long-Term Medical Conditions
Do you ever get up in the morning and realize, from the moment you got out of bed, that it was going to be “one of those days?” Maybe you slept through your alarm, tripped over the cat, and then remembered you were out of milk. These minor inconveniences, however, pale in comparison of what […]
Home Health Solutions Can Help Seniors Successfully Age in Place
It was not long ago when there was a broad presumption that as we grew older, we’d naturally need to move into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There is now a better understanding that living at home for the duration of aging with in-home assistance can be a realistic option. There is also […]
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Seniors to Maintain Mental and Physical Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our emotional and physical wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love have taken a toll on many older adults and those they love. Now is an ideal time for older […]