Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is behind us, it is hard to ignore that winter is here. For older adults and the elderly, the cold winds that blow across Missouri and Illinois can create unique risks. […]

Illinois and Missouri caregivers who help to provide care and support for an elderly loved one who is a veteran may be surprised to learn that the Veteran’s Administration has funding that can help, if they qualify. The Aid & […]

The confusion over the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, has made seniors a prime target for scammers. It has led to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issuing warnings to seniors not to fall for it. The most […]

New research released by two heart associations in late November created a fire storm of controversy in health care circles. The guidelines identified four high-risk groups of people believed to be good candidates for the benefits of statin drugs:

If you are a caregiver for a loved one living with a disability or for an older adult, you probably already know that the smallest room in the house is also the one responsible for most of the home accidents […]

As we head in another busy holiday season, a visit to a grandparent living at a nursing home may be a part of your family’s holiday travel plans. On the whole, intergenerational activities rank high for lifting the mood of […]

As part of our commitment to helping educate caregivers in Illinois and Missouri, we pay close attention to Alzheimer’s research and treatment trials. Two newer studies that we have been following offer hope that dementia rates are dropping in some […]

Over the past few years researchers have linked a lack of sleep to a variety of health problems ranging from an irregular heartbeat to strokes, high blood pressure and diabetes. For many seniors and for those living with a disability, […]

Like it or not, winter is here. If you are a caregiver for an adult living with a disability or for an aging loved one, it is time to help them prepare.  The care management team from ACM Care offers […]

If an aging loved one or a family member living with a disability has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, families often begin to consider what legal and financial planning they need to do to prepare for the […]