Family

Back to School Back to Routine for the Sandwich Generation

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• Sep 4, 2012

The Sandwich Generation faces many challenges as chidlren return to school and they return to a routine when caring for thier loved one.

What was I thinking? Early signs of Alzheimers (in Wentzville Patch)

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• May 18, 2012

As the Baby Boomer Generation ages more and more of us will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's or some form of dementia.

National Nurses Week

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• May 4, 2012

National Nurses Week is the perfect time to thank the nurses in your community for their dedication.

Progressive Illness: A Marathon, not a Sprint

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• Apr 30, 2012

Progressive Long Term Illnesses transform families. Learning how to handle the changes and survive the stress will affect family quality of life.

National Volunteer Week! Thank you for volunteering. (in Wentzville Patch)

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• Apr 13, 2012

Each year millions of adults volunteer their time to help with causes that are near and dear to their hearts. This week we take a moment to recognize these volunteers for all their hard work.

Health

April is National Donate Life Month (in Wentzville Patch)

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• Apr 16, 2012

This month is National Donate Life Month. Join me in remembering those who have given the gift of life through organ donation and thanking their families for supporting their decision to do so.

Living

The Sandwich Generation (in Wentzville Patch)

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• Mar 20, 2012

For those of us in the Sandwich Generation caring for both your children and your parents can be both regarding and stressful at the same time.

Living

It Doesn't Have to Happen to You: Fall Prevention Tips (in Wentzville Patch)

• Ann Byrum-Ritter
• Mar 14, 2012

Falls are the sixth leading cause of death in people above the age of 65. Let's work together to minimize the amount of falls and protect ourselves as we grow older.