We Help Families with Important Life Transitions

Our streamlined support system provides a stress-free process

Regardless of the situation, planned or unexpect ed, the loss of a loved one or the need to relocate someone can be challenging. The physical challenges and emotional strains can be overwhelming enough, without the added stress of life’s unexpected events.

Caring Transitions serves all of the St. Louis Metro area with a streamlined support system for a less stressful transition, taking care of the details so you can take care of yourself or a loved one.

From sorting through years of memories, working with estate planners, coordinating movers and real estate agents to designing a functional and comfort able floor plan, our compassionate and experienced professionals can be involved as much or as little as you like. We’ll serve as your family’s advocate, ensur ing your best interests are kept in mind throughout the process.

cians in the United States,” Woods said. Calling the data “tragic,” Dr. Catherine Sarkisian pointed out that current seniors came of age during the Vietnam War and/ or were baby boomers and had a much higher rate of drug use than people who came of age during World War II. She is a geriatrician and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles.

“It is terrible but not completely surprising that drug overdose would also be higher in this cohort than in previous cohorts of seniors,” Sarkisian said.

Going forward, it would be interesting to try to learn to what extent the overdoses are accidental versus intentional, as this information can help design appropriate and effective prevention strategies, she added. More information

The U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse has more on substance abuse in older adults.