News & Updates

Managing Finances in Retirement: A Practical Guide
One of the most essential steps in managing your finances during retirement is understanding exactly where your money is going. Creating and sticking to a budget is a powerful tool for maintaining financial stability.

A Day in the Life at The Chateau Girardeau
At The Chateau Girardeau, each day begins with a warm, inviting start. Kick off your morning with a nutritious breakfast featuring savory bacon or sausage, a refreshing glass of vitamin C-packed orange juice, and a sweet pastry to satisfy your cra…

Seasonal Wellness: How Seniors Can Stay Healthy This Fall
Autumn is just around the corner! With its bright, colorful leaves, crisp air, and delightful scents of pumpkin, apple, and spice, it’s truly a spectacular season. For those who are 55 and over, enjoying fall while staying healthy is crucial. What c…

Do You Keep a Journal?
Dear Diary…If you’re someone of a “certain age,” those words are familiar to you. And they may spur visions of small journals with flimsy locks and tiny keys to secure your most secret thoughts.

Essential Online Safety Tips for Seniors
The internet and smartphone apps offer a wealth of conveniences, allowing users to easily research topics, read blogs, find local businesses, or stay in touch with family and friends, no matter the distance. As of September 2023, a significant 96…

Exercise Tips to Expand Your “HealthSpan”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults can benefit from regular, moderate physical activity.

Companionship in the Golden Years: How Pets Enrich the Lives of Seniors
Any pet owner will tell you their pet is the best. Pets bring joy and liveliness to our homes. At The Chateau Girardeau, we recognize the immense benefits of pet ownership, which is why we are proud to be a pet-friendly campus.Any pet owner…

Living Your “Peak Years”
The U.S. has entered the “Peak 65 Zone,” a period where more Americans are turning 65 than ever before. In 2024 alone, approximately 4.1 million will hit the big “6-5,” and this surge is projected to last three or more years.The U.S. has en…

Understanding Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Retirement is a time for relaxing, making new friends, exploring new places, and enjoying life without worrying about the future. Choosing to live at a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) like The Chateau Girardeau is a great way to enjoy a…

How To Choose Between Assisted or Independent Living at The Chateau Girardeau
When it comes to planning out the years of retirement, everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we offer continuing care so that our residents can spend their retirement enjoying their lives–not constantly worrying about what’s next. But how can…

Therapy & Rehabilitation: What Comes Next
So, you or a loved one is in the hospital. Maybe it was a bad fall or maybe you had a surgery or even a stroke. Good news is you’re on the mend and discharging soon! But the doctor says you need therapy, and you probably have a lot…