Back pain is a common complaint among older adults, often due to natural age-related changes in the structure and strength of the spine. The effects of a lifetime of gravity, wear and tear, and possibly injuries add up over time, contributing to...

As we age, our environments and the communities we are a part of play an increasingly significant role in our quality of life. Numerous studies have shown that tightly connected neighborhoods improve the wellbeing of older adults. However, the social...

America is known for its hard workers. The Center for Economic Policy and Research gave it a nickname–“No Vacation Nation”–in a study that examined paid vacation time in 21 wealthy countries. No surprise, America ranks last in the legally required number...

Hospitals save the lives of many seniors each year. Yet studies show that time spent in the hospital can leave seniors vulnerable to infections, delirium, bedsores, sleeplessness and even falls. Many patients are readmitted within 30 days of...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made news in July when he abruptly stopped speaking in the middle of a press conference and was ushered away from the podium by aides. It was later revealed that the veteran politician had suffered a few falls in the...

Emily felt like she was one of the working moms who “had it all,” skillfully juggling her demanding job in the legal department of a large corporation while raising two busy children. And then, her mother suffered a debilitating fall. Emily found herself...

Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? The most common is osteoarthritis, in which the tissues in the joint (such as a knee or hip) break down over time. There’s also rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune and inflammatory...

Twinkling lights and festive songs herald the arrival of the holiday season, a time typically filled with family, joy, and tradition. When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, these occasions can feel different. Family members may wonder if they can still host as...

Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Cathy Queen, owner of Right at Home River Cities, is celebrating her 10th anniversary. In this photo from left are Cathy Queen, Alisha Martin, Justin Bowen, Lisa Akers, Karen Williams, Linda Spurlock and Hallie...

Recently, Right at Home of the River Cities adopted Binx and Jinx, brother and sister and created our very own Stress Management Team.  Linda Spurlock, our HR Director, and her husband Steve, adopted their mommy when she showed up on their doorstep last...