Health How a bond among several St. Louis women endures more than seven decades later A group of women who first met while attending Central High School in the early ’50s continues to claim one another as close friends. by Jenny L. Bird December 20, 2023 February 8, 2025
Family TCARE is providing caregivers with support and allowing seniors to age at home Think of the app as caring for caregivers. by Amanda Woytus December 21, 2022 March 3, 2025
Family The St. Louis County Library’s GrandPad program connected seniors when they needed it most. Now it wants to do more. Seniors said that the tablets allowed them to feel more connected, improved overall quality of life, and increased confidence with technology. by Amanda Woytus December 21, 2022 February 8, 2025
Health A geriatric specialist shares the ways retired St. Louisans can strengthen community ties At work, friendly chatter comes easily and acquaintances form organically. Without that, retirees might feel the loss. by Jen Roberts February 4, 2021 February 8, 2025
Health 5 things to remember about fitness as you age First things first: Talk to your doctor. by Jen Roberts February 3, 2021 February 8, 2025
Health Four remarkable St. Louisans on life after retirement A serial entrepreneur launches another endeavor, two friends enjoy extra time cycling during the pandemic, and more by Samantha Stevenson February 2, 2021 February 8, 2025
Health The Future of Senior Living Bethesda’s Kiel Peregrin on the difference new tech can make. by Jeannette Cooperman December 3, 2018 February 8, 2025
Health When should you start thinking about assisted living? One St. Louis geriatric doctor offers some advice “Oftentimes people go to assisted living way after they should,” says Dr. John Morley, professor of geriatric medicine at Saint Louis University. by Jeannette Cooperman November 15, 2018 February 8, 2025
Health The top 27 skilled nursing facilities in St. Louis In Medicare rankings for 115 nursing homes in the St. Louis metropolitan area, these facilities scored above average or much above average overall — with measures including health inspections, staffing, and quality of care. by Jeannette Cooperman November 15, 2018 February 8, 2025