Author Archives: St. Andrews

Mizpah Manor: Where Caregivers Give Back

BRIDGETON, Mo. – At Mizpah Manor, birds chirp in a beautiful courtyard that now includes a new, hand-crafted planter filled with colorful flower arrangements, courtesy of caregiver Mike Vaughn. Vaughn, owner of MRV Services and 4AnOffice.com, visits his mother Delma … Continue reading

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Tower Grove Manor Retirement Apartments: The Smart Choice Over Condos

TOWER GROVE SOUTH, St. Louis, MO – When Joyce Channel decided it was time to move from her home, she chose Tower Grove Manor, a retirement apartment community sponsored by St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System. “Moving to Tower Grove … Continue reading

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Mizpah Manor Hosts State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal

BRIDGETON, Mo. – Mizpah Manor hosted Senator Chappelle-Nadal recently with a tour and discussion on care trends. The tour lasted for an hour. “Mizpah Manor is very comfortable, intimate and warm,” were the state senator observations about Mizpah. “I’ve always … Continue reading

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Condos Vs. Retirement Villas: Which One Has the Most Value?

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – For the Palmers, living in their own home at the Villas on Willow Breeze Court lets them choose the lifestyle options to “age in place” their way. “We wanted to feel more independent but we realized we … Continue reading

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St. Andrew’s and St. Luke’s Hospital to Provide Senior Solutions

    Chesterfield, Mo., July 12, 2012 – St.  Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System and St. Luke’s Hospital will offer the services of Senior Solutions starting July 13.The mission of Senior Solutions is to enrich the lives of older adults, … Continue reading

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Relief from Summer Heat – June 24-30 is Missouri Summer Weather Safety Week

  ST. LOUIS, MO – There were 47 heat-related deaths in Missouri last year, according to the Department of Health and Senior Services, many involving our older adults who are especially vulnerable to the heat. There are public cooling centers … Continue reading

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Circus at Brooking Park – Saturday, September 8

CHESTERFIELD – The St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation is hosting “Circus at Brooking Park” on Saturday 8, 2012. The free event with ticketed activities will include bounce houses, a dog show, carnival food, an opportunity for family photos, auction, and more. The event … Continue reading

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St. Andrew’s Loving Hope Golf Outing to Benefit Brooking Park Set For August 6

  CHESTERFIELD – Time to tee up this summer for a special event! St. Andrew’s Loving Hope Golf Outing to Benefit Brooking Park is scheduled for  August 6 at the Four Seasons Country Club in Chesterfield. Flights are set to begin at … Continue reading

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View Photos from the Kickoff Meeting for Planning the Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans Gala

ST. LOUIS, MO- The planning committee for the Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans gala, one of the most festive nights of the year for St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors where we celebrate the accomplishments of 20 extraordinary elders,  recently held its kickoff meeting for planning … Continue reading

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Never Too Old to Play: Chuck Berry

University City, MO – Our elders are never to old to play and that was demonstrated  last night when Ann Bannes, VP of Home and Community-Based Services  attended the Chuck Berry concert at Blueberry Hill, one of our neighbors for … Continue reading

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The Healing Paws of Pets

“The Healing Paws of Pets ” article I read in the April edition of AARP magazine reminded me why we here at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions do what we do and that is care for pets. Many people asked us why … Continue reading

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Our Derby Brunch Was a Success! See the pictures!

WEBSTER GROVES, MO (May 6, 2012) – The Derby atmosphere was alive and well at the historic Hawken House over the weekend as the St. Andrew’s Derby Brunch satisfied the tastebuds of more than 80 attendees. The event, with premier … Continue reading

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Derby Week Is Here! Join Us For Brunch on May 6!

WEBSTER GROVES, MO (April 30, 2012) – Derby week is here and a delicious brunch is planned for Sunday, May 6 at the Historic Hawken House. Join us for the St. Andrew’s Derby Brunch, an event that will feature many … Continue reading

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WellPoint Enriches Community Service Day at Tower Grove Manor

ST. LOUIS, MO (April 28, 2012) – Tower Grove Manor now has an enhanced courtyard with fresh landscaping, solar powered lights, a dry well, new water tolerant plants, a patio paver and a new connecting walkway for its fountain area. … Continue reading

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Tower Grove Manor Set to Host May 19 Rummage Sale

SOUTH CITY — Get your bargain hunting shoes ready! Tower Grove Manor, an independent living retirement living where seniors can “live the good life” with vibrant restaurant and retail on South Grand Boulevard and enjoy scenic Tower Grove Park, is … Continue reading

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Brooking Park Nominated for “Best Retirement Community”

CHESTERFIELD – Brooking Park, a Continuing-Care Retirement Community in Chesterfield, was nominated to the Ladue News Platinum List for “Best Retirement Community.” See the full list here. Uniquely Caring with assisted living, long-term skilled nursing care, memory support, respite care and short- … Continue reading

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Infographic: Assisted Living Options and Costs

As seniors age, it is inevitable that they will begin to need help with daily tasks. Helping them make appropriate decisions about their living arrangements is critical to staying healthy and safe. Learn more about assisted living options at St. … Continue reading

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A rising trend: Male Caregivers

For years, we have known the gentle loving side of the nature of man. Men who tenderly provide care and support to their spouses, wives, aunts, and sometimes just friends. Most of us thought only women were capable of this type of … Continue reading

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Study: Millions of Seniors Struggle to Cover Basic Living Expenses

Health concerns, lack of proper nutrition, safety and other age related issues face our older adults everyday. This is especially true of those with limited resources.  Reading the article about poverty among our elders was shocking while at the same time reinforced … Continue reading

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Election Season: Understanding the Issues

This year as we travel through election season, we need to take a moment to really understand the issues at hand before we vote.  For me, worried about the older population, I am interested in social security and medicare. As we struggle … Continue reading

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