Category Archives: News

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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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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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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Spring Home Sales: 3 Questions with Kim Fons, The Willows at Brooking Park

As we enter into spring season, so comes a surge in home sales, many from retirees wanting to downsize and shrug off the hassles of homeownership for a vibrant retirement community. The Willows at Brooking park is a luxury independent … Continue reading

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Take Me to the Symphony: Brooking Park Residents Indulge in Music

Created with flickr slideshow. ST. LOUIS, MO – Brooking Park residents love to be out and about around St. Louis, attending local symphony performances with music therapist Amy Roberts. Check out the pictures from the January 27 outing in the … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Lucy! Tower Grove Manor Centenarian Celebrates 104th Birthday

 ST. LOUIS, MO – Lucy Hamm, Tower Grove Manor’s centenarian “Sheriff” was surrounded by family and friends Friday afternoon, celebrating her 104th birthday. Born in Cairo, Illinois, she was the first person in her family to go to high … Continue reading

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Wellness in Action: Assisted Living at the Meadowlands

Tracy Voyles, our Wellness Director contributes her expertise and 17 years of experience to the exceptional care staff at the Assisted Living at the Meadowlands. Assisted Living at the Meadowlands has a secure memory neighborhood.  The value of a secure … Continue reading

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The Willows: One of the Best Addresses in West County

Since moving into The Willows at Brooking Park, retiree Bill Ball has loved the warmth and fellowship he and his wife have experienced among both the other residents and the staff.

“The people here really make it such a wonderful place to live,” says Bill, who moved into The Willows in October 2009 from North Carolina. Continue reading

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Medicare and Medicaid Services Extended

Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are again expanding coverage for preventive services.  This initiative is meant to reduce cardiovascular disease.  Their goal is to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the next five years.  Everyone on Medicare needs … Continue reading

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GIVING: HELPING THE ST. ANDREW’S MISSION COME ALIVE

Created with flickr slideshow. The St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation helps provide housing and support services to low-income and at-risk seniors in the St. Louis area, including seniors of retirement communities who have exhausted their financial resources.  Each year, the organization … Continue reading

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Scam-Free: It’s the way to be

“Smishing.”  What the heck is that?  I thought I heard of everything but now a new word is coming around.

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Stand up for your elders

We all know wonderful and kind older individuals, family members, friends, neighbors, fellow church members, and work friends.

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Medicare Open Enrollment 2011

It’s that time of year again!  The staff at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions would like to take this opportunity to remind our clients and caregivers Medicare open enrollment period now begins on October 15th and ends on December 7th.  Individuals … Continue reading

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Deficit dilemma

I was recently reading Innovations, a magazine by the National Council on Aging.  There were some very interesting articles in a recent edition regarding how to help cut our deficit while not negatively impacting our vulnerable seniors and the disabled.  … Continue reading

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