Resource Center
Guidance, wherever you're starting from.
Three sections: one for families thinking about care, one for people doing the caregiving, and one for local St. Louis organizations worth knowing about. Jump to whichever fits.
For Families
Support for the family navigating care
Practical, no-pressure reading for families thinking about care: how to spot the signs, how to start the conversation, and how to choose well.
Signs It Might Be Time for In-Home Care
The changes are often small at first: a missed pill, a stack of unopened mail, a kitchen that doesn't look quite right. Here's what to watch for, and what it doesn't mean.
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Starting the Conversation With Your Parents
Bringing up outside help can feel like the hardest part. A few honest guidelines for a conversation that stays about them, not about winning an argument.
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Personal Care vs. Companion Care: What's the Difference?
Two of the most common services in home care sound similar but cover very different ground. Here's how to tell which one actually fits your family's needs.
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What to Ask Before Hiring a Home Care Agency
Not every agency operates the same way. Whoever you choose, here are the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
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In-Home Dementia Care: Daily Structure and Activities That Help
Routine matters more than any single activity. A grounded look at what actually helps day to day, which activities tend to work, and how to make the house safer.
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Resources for people doing the work
Guidance for caregivers, whether you're new to the field, building a long-term career, or just trying to make it through a hard week.
What to Expect in Your First 30 Days as a Caregiver
Training teaches the skills. The first month teaches you the actual person, and that part doesn't come with a manual.
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Avoiding Burnout as a Professional Caregiver
Caregiving asks a lot of you, on purpose, every shift. How to recognize burnout early and what actually helps.
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Building a Career in Home Care
For caregivers who want this to be a career, not just a job: how skills, consistency, and certifications add up over time.
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Local organizations worth knowing about
These are independent organizations, not part of Cedar Family Care. We're glad to point you toward them whether or not you ever work with us.
Missouri Senior Resource Line
A statewide helpline that connects you to your local Area Agency on Aging for help with in-home services, transportation, and more.
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging
Coordinates community-based services for older adults in the City of St. Louis, including Medicare questions, meals, and transportation.
Aging Ahead
Meals on Wheels, senior centers, and in-home service coordination across St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties.
OATS Transit
Door-to-door, shared-ride transportation for older adults and people with disabilities across Missouri, including Greater St. Louis.
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri
A 24/7 helpline, support groups, and care consultations for families facing Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
VA St. Louis Caregiver Support
Support for people caring for a veteran, including respite care, training, and help accessing VA caregiver benefits.
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