A trusted local guide for Greater St. Louis

Helping Greater St. Louis families navigate life's next chapter.

Senior Guide STL brings together trusted local resources, practical education, and experienced professionals to help older adults and their families navigate aging, downsizing, caregiving, senior living, home transitions, and the decisions that come with them.

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Healthy aging · An ongoing series

Living Well as We Age

Make room for movement, everyday well-being, and meaningful connection. Explore practical guidance and local resources for older adults and the people who care for them.

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Start with the first article

Getting Active After 60: Start Where You Are

Find a welcoming starting point, know what to ask, and choose an activity that fits your life.

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A clearer place to begin

Start with what your family is facing—not with a list of providers.

Every senior transition begins differently. Choose the situation that feels most relevant, understand the decisions ahead, and connect with trusted Greater St. Louis resources when you're ready.

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Start with your situation

Where are you in the journey?

Every family's path is different. Choose the concern that feels most immediate and begin with the next practical questions.

A curated local resource network

Senior resources across Greater St. Louis, organized around the decisions families face.

Once you understand what your family needs, explore local public programs, professionals, and community resources that can help you move forward.

Living Well as We Age

Healthy-aging articles, movement, everyday well-being, and local opportunities to stay connected.

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Later-Life Transition Realtors

Real-estate guidance for preparing, positioning, and selling a longtime home during a later-life transition.

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Senior Living Communities

Explore independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care options.

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Primary Care & Health

Local primary-care and integrative-health resources supporting preventive care, ongoing health needs, and whole-person well-being.

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Estate Planning & Elder Law

Guidance for essential documents, decision-making authority, long-term planning, and family responsibilities.

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Financial Advisors

Help connecting retirement priorities, care costs, housing choices, taxes, and family goals.

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Medicare & Insurance

Education and professional support for understanding Medicare, coverage, and later-life insurance decisions.

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Home Care Providers

In-home support, companionship, personal care, respite, and practical help for families.

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Aging-in-Place Contractors

Home assessments, repairs, and modifications that can support safer, more independent daily living.

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Accessibility & Mobility

Mobility equipment, accessibility improvements, and practical support for navigating home and community.

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Professional Organizers

Patient, structured help sorting belongings, coordinating family decisions, and preparing for a smaller home.

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Estate-Sale Professionals

Support evaluating, organizing, marketing, and responsibly managing the sale of household belongings.

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Movers & Relocation Specialists

Senior-focused packing, moving, transition coordination, and new-home setup.

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Home Preparation & Repair

Trusted help prioritizing repairs, updates, cleanout, and presentation before a home sale.

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Transportation Services

Local transportation resources that support appointments, errands, connection, and independence.

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Caregiver Support

Respite, education, care coordination, and practical support for family caregivers.

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Hospice & Palliative Care

Comfort-focused care, family guidance, and support when needs or goals change.

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Veterans Resources

Local guidance for veterans, spouses, and families exploring benefits and community support.

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Funeral & Memorial Planning

Education and local support for planning meaningful, practical end-of-life arrangements.

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Estate & Legacy Services

Support for estate responsibilities, personal possessions, family records, and the preservation of legacy.

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Find resources near you

Find support closer to home.

Senior transitions are deeply personal—and often highly local. Explore resources by region to find professionals, services, and community support closer to where you or your loved one lives.

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North County

Florissant, Hazelwood, Ferguson, Bridgeton, Maryland Heights, Spanish Lake, Black Jack, Bellefontaine Neighbors, and surrounding communities.

Explore senior-transition resources serving older adults and families throughout North St. Louis County.

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West County

Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Town & Country, Creve Coeur, Wildwood, Manchester, Des Peres, and surrounding communities.

Find local professionals and resources supporting families throughout West St. Louis County.

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South County

Affton, Mehlville, Sunset Hills, Oakville, Lemay, Green Park, Concord, and surrounding communities.

Explore trusted senior-transition support serving families throughout South St. Louis County.

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Central County & Mid-County

Clayton, Richmond Heights, Brentwood, University City, Maplewood, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, and surrounding communities.

Find senior-transition resources serving families throughout Central St. Louis County and the Mid-County area.

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St. Charles County

St. Charles, St. Peters, O’Fallon, Cottleville, Lake St. Louis, Weldon Spring, Wentzville, Dardenne Prairie, and surrounding communities.

Explore professionals and services supporting older adults and families throughout St. Charles County.

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St. Louis City

Neighborhoods throughout the City of St. Louis and surrounding city communities.

Find local education, services, and senior-transition resources serving residents and families throughout the City of St. Louis.

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From North County to St. Charles County, Senior Guide STL is building a more connected network of resources for families throughout the Greater St. Louis region.

A practical local benefit

Senior savings, clearly verified.

Senior Guide STL is building a Greater St. Louis savings guide focused on meaningful local discounts, assistance programs, and participating partner offers—not an outdated national coupon list.

Greater St. LouisSenior Discounts
& Savings
  • Transportation
  • Utilities & property tax
  • Healthcare & pharmacy
  • Local partner offers
Verified local guide · In development

Why Senior Guide STL

One transition. Many decisions. One trusted place to start.

Housing, care, legal planning, finances, health, and family needs often change together. Senior Guide STL helps families see the full transition journey instead of searching for every answer in isolation.

See the complete resource journey
01Housing
02Care
03Legal planning
04Home preparation
05Moving
06Finances
07Health & wellness
08Community support

Growing with care

Resources within the transition pathway.

Senior Guide STL is building a trusted local network of professionals committed to helping older adults, caregivers, and families move forward with clarity.

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Kelley Simms, Senior Guide STL Founding Realtor
Founding Realtor & Home Transition Resource

Kelley Simms

Keller Williams Chesterfield

A St. Louis native specializing in residential real estate and downsizing support for families navigating a later-life move.

Founding ProviderMÉDAIntegrative Family Medicine
& Aesthetics

Florissant, Missouri

Founding Primary Care & Health Provider · North County

MÉDA Integrative Family Medicine & Aesthetics

Florissant, Missouri

Local integrative family medicine, primary care, and wellness support for adults and families.

Mike Johnson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties real estate agent
North County Real Estate & Relocation Resource

Mike Johnson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties

A Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties real-estate professional helping people who are retired or nearing retirement plan home sales, downsizing, and relocation, including moves to communities with a lower cost of living.

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Practical answers for the road ahead

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Two older adults enjoying a walk together on a leafy park path.Living Well as We Age
· 5-minute read

Getting Active After 60: Start Where You Are

A practical starting point for choosing movement you enjoy, asking the right questions, and finding welcoming places to be active around Greater St. Louis.

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An older woman and her adult daughter organizing a folder together at home.Planning Ahead
By Kelley Simms · · 8-minute read

Know Where the Paperwork Is: A Family Readiness Checklist

A practical guide to organizing the documents, account information, contacts, and instructions a family may need during a health change, move, home sale, or emergency.

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An adult daughter and her older father sharing a relaxed conversation at home.Caregiver Support
· 8-minute read

Caregiver Support in St. Louis: You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone

Caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one? Find St. Louis caregiver support, respite resources, and a practical plan for sharing the responsibilities.

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The full guide is in development. Join the list now to receive the first edition and practical launch resources as they become available.

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Trust & transparency

Independent guidance, clearly disclosed.

Senior Guide STL is an independent educational resource and local resource network. Some businesses featured on the platform may participate as paid Resource Partners or sponsors. Partner participation does not replace a family's responsibility to evaluate providers and determine which services are appropriate for their needs.