Tag Archives: senior citizens

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

Posted on February 15, 2012 by St. Andrews

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

Posted on January 28, 2012 by St. Andrews

 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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The importance of a senior advocate

Posted on November 30, 2011 by St. Andrews

The holidays bring families together to relive past events, make new memories and just enjoy each other’s company.  The holidays can also cause new awareness to parents aging and the concerns begin.

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Assisted Living at Home – But Is It a Safe Place?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by St. Andrews

I hear this phrase often.  I guess it is because there is so much truth in it.  Our heart is where we live, share laughter and tears, have family meals, care and love each other, and is a safe retreat … Continue reading →

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Emerging Trends in Senior Living

Posted on February 22, 2011 by St. Andrews

According to the 2000 Census data, there are more than 234,894 people in the St. Louis metro region over the age of 65, or 12.7 percent of our population, and that number will soar with the “baby boom” generation beginning … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle Tips

Posted on February 22, 2011 by St. Andrews

A new year is upon us and many have made New Year’s resolutions that tend to be forgotten quickly.  Instead of focusing on one resolution, why not focus on healthy lifestyle tips that can be implemented in our everyday lives. … Continue reading →

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Technology and Caregiving

Posted on February 2, 2011 by St. Andrews

The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) recently conducted a study to determine how technological advances can help meet the day to day challenges that many caregivers face. We all know that new technologies have changed the way we work and … Continue reading →

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