Wellston Roots, St. Louis Impact: One Woman’s Mission to Feed and Heal

Zina Thompson has spent over 30 years in the field of senior care, specializing in support for those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia—a calling rooted in personal experience. Her mother battled Alzheimer’s before passing in 2013, and that journey shaped Zina’s life’s work and the heart behind her business, Elizabeth’s Helping Hands Homecare. Today, her agency continues to provide private duty care with compassion and dignity, serving families throughout St. Louis.

But Ms. Thompson’s care doesn’t stop at her clients.

Twice a week, she cooks and hand-delivers meals to homeless individuals in Wellston and to senior citizens across St. Louis. Many of the people she serves are older adults, often left with impossible choices between food, medication, and bills.

“I used to live in Wellston. I went to school there. My heart has always been there,” Zina says. “A lot of the homeless are seniors, and many of them just don’t have enough. If I can bring them a meal, that’s one less thing they have to worry about and money they can use to stay on top of their prescriptions or keep their lights on.”

For Zina, giving back isn’t an obligation—it’s love in action. It’s about honoring the people and the place that raised her. It’s about showing up with something warm, thoughtful and preserving people’s dignity—just when it’s needed most.

Please donate to this initiative to assist in the rising cost of food and supplies (disposable utensils & food containers for safety) via Cashapp: $MsZinaB

The Number One Secret to Living Forever.

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

- Maya Angelou

Elizabeth's Helping Hands wants to thank the Urban League for hosting a phenomenal job fair and expo last weekend! Over two days, our staff, Sylvia Crosby and Sonya Madison engaged with dozens of determined candidates with a heart for the senior community.

Over 15 applicants submitted for consideration!

Our team's preparation for this event was unmatched, and we are proud of their results! The sweetest moment was the number of people who recognized the face behind the company name, Elizabeth Thompson.

Ms. Thompson, affectionately known as “Liz,” was a familiar face among many. She never drove, but if there were a community event, you'd find her there, serving or coordinating. She continued this work as long as she could before Alzheimer's set in.

Although this disease eventually caused her to forget names and faces, the people she touched never forgot hers and how she made them feel. That’s the secret to living forever, in the hearts of many.

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Now Hiring Caregivers PRN CNAs & HHAs

Now Hiring PRN CNAs/CMTs & HHAs

Elizabeth's Helping Hands Homecare, LLC.
Now Hiring for CAREGIVERS - PRN (Per Diem/as needed) 
We are currently seeking caring, reliable, dependable CNA's and HHA's to work in an assisted living community and/or private duty setting.

Job Snapshot:
Part-Time, Full-Time, Temporary, PRN
St. Louis, MO - West County Area ($10/hr), St. Charles Area ($12/hr)
12 hr shifts available and some 4 hr shifts available
Days, Nights, & Including weekends

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Certified CNA
Non-certified/HHA (minimum experience of 2 years. 1 year in a facility)

All selected applicants must be able to provide:
· Resume (with VALID Email & phone number)
· 2 references which includes: First & Last name, contact number and relation to applicant.
1 reference must be professional (supervisor or manager.) associate employee is not allowed.
1 reference must be personal (not related to applicant)
· Two step PPD shot series before they can begin working with clients! This shot series is 
mandatory every year to continue contract employment under state law.
· MUST have reliable transportation to and from work and cell phone to clock in and out of work.

7 Ways Older Adults Benefit from Gardening

“Horticultural Therapy.”

If you are an older adult who loves gardening, you’ll be happy to know it’s a hobby with a variety of mental and physical health benefits. From lower incidences of depression to greater flexibility, digging in the dirt is a great hobby at any age.

Gardening is a healthy hobby for seniors because it can be adapted to accommodate mobility challenges. It can also be enjoyed despite cognitive decline caused by dementia. Raised beds and container gardens are two of the ways seniors and people with disabilities can safely garden.

Smartphone Screen Time: Baby Boomers and Millennials

Smartphones have become a major part of our lives. They’ve changed the way we communicate, work, travel and consume information. Smartphones have even allowed us to stay connected with family regardless of where they live. Grandparents can now easily see their newborn granddaughter thanks to apps like Facetime and share the news with friends on social media.

With nearly everyone using smartphones nowadays, we were curious to find out how smartphone screen time habits vary across different age groups.

After surveying 1,000 Baby Boomers and 1,000 millennials, we found that both generations share similarities when it comes to how much time they spend on their smartphones.

Here’s more about what we found on our smartphone screen time survey.

1 in 3 people underestimate how much time they spend on their smartphone.

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How much time do you spend on YOUR smartphone daily?

Survey Reveals America’s Ideal Retirement Lifestyle

43% of millennials have less than $5,000 in their retirement accounts.

When you envision your retirement lifestyle, do you picture yourself relaxing in a hammock—or do you want to hit the open road in an RV, seeing as many sites as you can all over the country? Do you plan on retiring early, or do you have a job that you love and want to keep as long as possible?

 We wanted to find out the answers to these questions and more, so we surveyed 2,000 Americans to ask them about their dream retirement. In our survey, respondents told us everything from their ideal retirement age to where they’d like to be living when they retire.

Let’s take a look at how Americans ideally want to spend their golden years.