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  • February 22, 2012

Ladue News: Retirement Lifestyle

Retirement Lifestyle

Thursday 02/09/2012
The Gatesworth: Like Family
Posted: February 09, 2012

Every Monday evening and Thursday afternoon, a group of Gatesworth residents gathers to play bridge, a popular reason to get together at the senior living community. “Everyone just loves playing,” says longtime resident Gerry Smith. “It relaxes me, and you get a chance to mix with a lot of different people.”

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Thursday 01/19/2012
Home Health Care: Home Field Advantage
Updated: January 19, 2012 - 3:17 pm

The Baby Boomers who are now starting to reach retirement are known for independence, and for those who need help to maintain their lifestyle, home health care providers are stepping up to help them do just that.

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Music and Hearing Loss
Posted: January 19, 2012

Age-related hearing loss may seem inevitable, but scientists are learning more about how habits earlier in life may affect hearing as we age.

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Seniors and Charitable Giving: Leaving a Legacy
Posted: January 19, 2012

It’s not breaking news that retirement is one of those life events that requires years of planning. But when the occasion finally arrives when enjoying lazy mornings with copious time spent on the links, traveling and/or volunteering is the rule, some additional thought regarding future charitable giving should be considered, according to local experts.

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Seniors on the Scene
Posted: January 19, 2012

It’s been a busy season on the senior social circuit. Here is a sampling of what some of them been up to in and around town.

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The Gatesworth: Delightful Dining
Posted: January 19, 2012

Every morning at 8:15, you can find William and Mary McAllister in The Gatesworth’s Palm Court Restaurant, eating breakfast with their friends. “I enjoy the camaraderie of the people we’ve met there, plus there are so many food options to choose from,” says eightyear resident William McAllister. “You can pick what you like, as much as you like—or as little as you like.”

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Mari de Villa: The Good Life
Posted: January 19, 2012

When retirement beckons, it’s tempting to imagine a rewarding lifestyle where your days are finally your own, and your calendar is filled with things you love to do. Your plans might include moving to a retirement community, but before that chapter begins, there are decisions to be made—important stuff like What color granite in the master bath? How nice would it be to have a private elevator? Retirees who choose the Villa Estates at Mari de Villa have those personalized choices available, and more. “Our Villa Estates units range from about 1,000 to 3,500 square feet,” says president Fred Wiesehan. “And they are very customizable. When our guests decide to move here, we sit down with them and discuss what they have in mind: things like hardwood floors, carpeting, tile, cabinet and paint colors, and we refurbish their villa to their specifications.” And that elevator for villas with a lower level? “It’s a beautiful brass and cherry ‘cab’ that can take them between floors!” he adds.

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Monday 10/17/2011
Home Health Care
Updated: November 03, 2011 - 1:26 pm

Death and chronic illness are difficult subjects to broach; however, they are an unfortunate reality. According to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), in 2009, 65 million Americans provided an average of 20 hours per week of in-home care for those afflicted with illness, disabilities and the general frailties associated with aging. A study by AARP, The Toll on Family Caregivers, estimated the financial burden to be $450 billion per year. Whether the in-home provider is a family member or a professional caregiver, the role requires an emotional investment that far outweighs the taxes of time or money. “It’s an incredibly emotional job,” says Mike Gianino of Homewatch CareGivers. “One that requires them to be ‘on their game,’ emotionally,” he adds. The extent of care is dependent on the needs of the patient. Hospice providers such as St. Luke’s provide an interdisciplinary approach to care with the provision of a nurse, nurse’s aid, social worker and religious counsel. “We provide a unit of care for the entire family,” says Lisa Heisserer, administrator for St. Luke’s Home Healthcare and Hospice.

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Active Seniors
Updated: November 03, 2011 - 1:27 pm

As the English proverb affirms: Better late than never. And for an active senior who is interested in a change to a healthier lifestyle, there’s always an opportunity to modify routine, according to Amanda Joggerst, a trainer at Friendship Village. “It’s never too late to change,” Joggerst says. “You just have to take things one day at a time.”

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New Grads: 'Senior' Class
Updated: November 03, 2011 - 1:27 pm

In academia, they are referred to as ‘nontrads’— older students returning to college for a degree or just because they want to expand their breadth of knowledge. They might be young professionals in their 30s returning for an MBA, or empty-nesters thinking about a new career. They aren’t generally classified as freshmen or sophomores anymore, but sometimes these returning scholars are seniors.

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