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Featured guide · Community Connections

Senior Guide STL at the St. Peters Senior Resource Fair

Senior Guide STL joined the St. Peters Senior Resource Fair on October 27, 2026. See photos and find starting points for St. Charles County families.

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Kasey Slinkard with Wild & Raw juices in a cozy autumn kitchen, with the headline Juicing for Immune Support During Cold and Flu Season.Living Well as We Age

Juicing for Immune Support During Cold and Flu Season

Kasey of Wild & Raw shares how juice can add nutrients to balanced meals during cold and flu season, with practical considerations for older adults in Greater St. Louis.

By Kasey · · 4-minute readRead the guide →Senior Guide STL article graphic featuring Angela Talton with the headline Tox and Skin Care for Fine Lines and Wrinkles After 60 and MÉDA branding.Living Well as We Age

Tox and Skin Care for Fine Lines and Wrinkles After 60

How Tox, skin care, and chemical peels address fine lines and wrinkles after 60, plus medical uses and safety questions for older adults in St. Louis.

By Angela Talton · · 10-minute readRead the guide →Illustration of an older adult and her adult son reviewing a folder together, with the Gateway Arch visible through a window.Planning Ahead

When Should a Family Talk to an Elder Law Attorney?

Learn when a Greater St. Louis family may benefit from talking with an elder law attorney, what to bring, and which questions to ask before a care or housing transition.

· 6-minute readRead the guide →Illustrative image of an older adult discussing family responsibilities with two adult relatives at a kitchen table.Planning Ahead

If the Person in Charge Can’t Help, Who Takes Over?

Who steps in when a family caregiver cannot? Make a practical plan for responsibilities, backups, documents, and the next generation.

· 7-minute readRead the guide →André Timberlake with his grandfather and two sons in a Senior Guide STL family graphic titled Living Well After 60: Meaningful days. Local connections.Living Well as We Age

Living Well After 60 in Greater St. Louis: Healthy Habits and Free Resources

Make your golden years more meaningful with healthy habits and free senior resources in Greater St. Louis, including St. Charles County and the Metro East.

By André J. Timberlake · · 9-minute readRead the guide →Kasey Slinkard with Wild & Raw juices and produce in a Senior Guide STL article graphic titled Juicing After 60: Simple, Sustainable Choices.Living Well as We Age

Juicing After 60: A Simple Addition—Not an All-or-Nothing Cleanse

Kasey Slinkard of Wild & Raw Juice shares a simple approach to juicing after 60, with practical considerations for older adults in Greater St. Louis and St. Charles County.

By Kasey Slinkard · · 6-minute readRead the guide →Senior Guide STL article graphic featuring Angela Talton with the headline Annual Checkups, Wellness Visits, Ongoing Care.Primary Care & Health

Annual Checkups, Medicare Wellness Visits, and Chronic Disease Management: Why All Three Matter

Angela Talton explains annual checkups, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, and chronic disease management for older adults in Greater St. Louis, including Florissant and North County.

By Angela Talton · · 8-minute readRead the guide →An older adult and a family member discussing everyday life together at home.The Future of Caregiving

Could Robots Help Older Adults Stay Independent?

Explore what AI and robotics could mean for independence, human connection, and everyday caregiving—and the questions families should ask before bringing new technology home.

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

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.

· 5-minute readRead the guide →An older woman and her adult daughter organizing a folder together at home.Planning Ahead

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.

By Kelley Simms · · 8-minute readRead the guide →An adult daughter and her older father sharing a relaxed conversation at home.Caregiver Support

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.

· 8-minute readRead the guide →Senior Guide STL's 21 Senior Discounts and Savings Programs in St. Louis for 2026.Senior Discounts & Savings

21 Senior Discounts and Savings Programs in St. Louis for 2026

A verified Greater St. Louis guide to senior savings on transportation, property taxes, utilities, healthcare, attractions, restaurants, and everyday purchases.

· 10-minute readRead the guide →Senior Guide STL article graphic for Before Selling a Parent’s Home: A Greater St. Louis Family Checklist, featuring Kelley Simms, REALTOR®, with Schneider Real Estate branding.Preparing & Selling the Home

Before Selling a Parent’s Home: A Greater St. Louis Family Checklist

A practical framework for confirming authority, understanding the property, setting a realistic timeline, preparing the home, and protecting the family’s larger transition plan.

By Kelley Simms · · 9-minute readRead the guide →An older woman and her adult son talking together on a sofa.Planning a Senior Transition

Where to Start When a Parent Needs More Support

A calm first-response plan for noticing changes, starting a respectful conversation, separating urgent concerns from longer-term decisions, and choosing one practical next step.

· 8-minute readRead the guide →An older couple and their adult daughter sorting keepsakes beside moving boxes.Downsizing & Moving

A Family’s Guide to Downsizing

A manageable process for deciding what moves forward, protecting meaningful possessions, coordinating family roles, and reducing pressure before a later-life move.

· 9-minute readRead the guide →Two older adults chatting in a welcoming community lounge.Senior Living

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Senior Living Community

A consistent comparison framework covering care, staffing, daily life, costs, contracts, future needs, licensing, inspections, and resident rights.

· 10-minute readRead the guide →An older woman and her adult son preparing a living room for a move.Downsizing & Moving

Preparing a Home for a Later-Life Move

A coordinated home-preparation plan that connects safety, possessions, repairs, market decisions, accessibility, timing, and the older adult’s next home.

· 8-minute readRead the guide →An older couple discussing plans around a table with two advisors.Planning a Senior Transition

Building Your Senior Transition Team

A role-based guide to coordinating legal, financial, housing, care, home, and moving decisions without turning one professional or one family member into the entire plan.

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