Posts Tagged ‘seniors’
Ten (10) Relaxing Autumn Activities Seniors and Family Caregivers
The ranks of family caregivers continue to grow. Caregivers are often “sandwich generation” caregivers. They are taking care of family members on both ends of the spectrum. They are providing care to school-age children and to their aging parents. There are nearly 70 million family caregivers…
Read MoreSenior Resource Options’ (SRO) Programming Year is in Full Swing
Senior Resource Options (SRO) is a group of professionals that offers services to seniors and their families. Our Founder and President, Gretchen Curry, is a founding member of Senior Resource Options (SRO). They were founded over ten years ago. is the only home care and private duty agency that is a member of Senior Resource…
Read MoreSIX (6) ST. LOUIS DESTINATIONS THAT SENIORS MIGHT ENJOY THIS UPCOMING SPRING & SUMMER!
Spring weather and the end of mandatory masking has made many in our area eager to get outside and resume favorite activities that COVID brought to a halt for so long. There are so many destinations in St. Louis that offer opportunities for seniors to enjoy our area. The following are just a few venues,…
Read MoreTen (10) Tips to Keep Seniors and Caregivers Safe as the Omicron Variant Wanes in St. Louis, MO
The St. Louis region and Missouri experienced a major battle against the Omicron variant during the recent months of December and January. The virus was definitely winning in many of those weeks and days. We experienced a significant increase in persons testing positive, in hospitalizations and in deaths from the virus. Hospitals were full, waits…
Read MoreStaffLink Provides RNs & LPNs for Around-the-Clock Private Duty Nursing Care in St. Louis MO Region
StaffLink has been offering around-the-clock Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) care for nearly 35 years. Families are frequently told, upon a loved one being discharged from the hospital, that they need “around-the-clock” skilled care. Families are told that their loved one needs to be admitted in a long-term care facility or…
Read More12 Tips for Caregivers and Seniors on How to Stay Safe and in Shape Like a Winter Olympian during the Pandemic
Stay in shape like a Winter Olympian! The 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics will start on February 3rd and last through February 20th. I love the Olympics! I look forward to watching figure skating, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, ski jumping, ice hockey, bobsledding, snowboarding, curling, speed skating and more. On top of being the Founder…
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 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 MoreCaregiver Tips: Seniors & Depression
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 MoreCaregiver Tips: Seniors & Malnutrition
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.
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