Posts by Gretchen Curry, MSPH
StaffLink Provides No-Cost Home Care Options to St. Louis Area Veterans
StaffLink has been providing home care services to veterans for over three decades. It is an honor to service these men and women. There are two (2) options for veterans to receive home care services paid for by the Veterans Administration from StaffLink. I remember the name of one of the first veterans StaffLink served.…
Read MoreEight (8) Ways to Say “Thank You” to a Caregiver During the Thanksgiving Holiday
“What am I thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday?” You, like millions of other family members across America, may answer this question with, “ I am thankful for our primary family or professional caregiver who helps provide care to our special loved one.” Millions of family caregivers and professional caregivers provide care on a daily basis…
Read MoreYes, Your Loss Matters: Accepting the Experience of Grief
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW “We are all dealing with the collective loss of the world we knew. The world we knew is now gone forever.” – David Kessler Lately in my practice, I have been hearing clients describe their surprise in feeling mixed emotions upon reunification with their loved ones. Yes, they are experiencing…
Read MoreFifteen (15) Safe Autumn Activities for Family Caregivers in the Delta Driven Pandemic
There are nearly 70 million family caregivers in America. Family caregiving is an essential part of the fabric of care in America. Caregiving is stressful. Caregiver burnout is very common. As the pandemic extends into our second autumn and with the explosion of the Delta variant, caregiver self-care is more important than ever. Hospitals are…
Read MoreNutrition Recommendations for Older Adults
Guest Article by Brooke Grubb MS, RD, LD, Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services at Aging Ahead The field of nutrition to some can feel ever-changing, inconsistent, and an area in which there are many opinions, but not as many experts. As a registered dietitian, I aim to help clients navigate this field in ways…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Seniors & Grief
Gretchen Curry, MSPH, is the Founder and President of StaffLink. Here she conducts this interview with Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW. Amy is in private practice at West County Psychological Associates. She provides therapy to families, adults and seniors. Amy is very knowledgeable regarding various topics concerning seniors. In this interview, Amy provides specific information and…
Read MoreForty (40) Self-Care Tips for Caregivers in the Extended Pandemic
We are entering a new wave of the pandemic. The spread of delta variant across the country is causing a rise in the number of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. At this moment no end to this wave is in sight. Family and professional caregivers must be vigilant in their caregiving responsibilities for others. Caregivers must…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Seniors & Dehydration
Gretchen Curry, MSPH, is the Founder and President of StaffLink. Here she conducts an interview with Brooke Grubb, MS, LD, RD. Brooke Grubb is a Registered and Licensed Dietician. She currently is the Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services at Aging Ahead. Aging Ahead is a regional non-profit that services the needs of seniors. #seniors…
Read MoreMaking the Shift from Surviving to Living: Meeting More Than Just the Physical Needs of Our Elders
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW “I don’t know why my body keeps going. I was ready to die a long time ago.” “It feels like my days are full of nothing more than finding things to do to pass the time.” “This place is pretty, and I have what I need to survive, but…
Read MoreCaregiving Is a Labor of Love
Labor Day is celebrated this upcoming Monday. Labor Day is the federal holiday that honors workers across America. I have been a family caregiver. I own an agency that provides assistance to family caregivers. I want to honor family and professional caregivers across America on this Labor Day. I know that caregiving is a labor of love. The…
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