LIFE INC- Center for Independent Living

11/12/2025

Medicare can be confusing — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

LIFE, Inc. offers free Medicare counseling through trained specialists who can help you:

✅ Understand your options

✅ Compare plans

✅ File paperwork and apply for benefits

Whether you’re new to Medicare or reviewing your coverage, our goal is to help you make informed, confident decisions.

🕒 Call (573) 756-4314 today to schedule an appointment during Open Enrollment.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the men and women who have served our country, and we’re proud to celebrate the veterans who are part of our LIFE, Inc. family. 🇺🇸

This year, our team joined the Veterans Day Parade with gratitude and pride. We’re especially thankful for the veterans who work for us and give back by helping others live more independently.

To every veteran in our community: thank you for your service, your courage, and your continued commitment to making a difference.

📞 If you or a loved one is a veteran needing support with independent living, our Veteran Directed Care program is here to help—call (573) 756-4314 to learn more.

11/10/2025

Would you like to know a more painless process to take your injections? Do you have a plan on how to adjust your diet and insulin when you are ill?
LIFE INC- Center for Independent Living would like to invite individuals with diabetes and their family to our Diabetes Support Group that will meet this coming Thursday, November 13th on the Lower Level of the LIFE Center Building. Response to this meeting will determine if this group will remain active. It is an opportunity to share thoughts and concerns regarding living with diabetes. Discussions will be led by the group.
The LIFE Center For Independent Living
725 E. Karsch Blvd.
Farmington
Please call in advance to let us know you are coming. 573-756-4314 Ext.1013
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11/10/2025

This is the second full week of November which has been designated as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. In this post, the LIFE INC- Center for Independent Living will provide a few more facts from the Epilepsy Foundation of America so you can become more aware of how those who have epilepsy, face concerns of acceptance, and deal with something known as “felt” stigma. First, a Stigma is defined as "a mark of disgrace due to a circumstance or situation". “Felt” stigma is an internal shame and fear an epileptic has of being discriminated against due to their condition, even if that discrimination hasn't happened yet.
Seizures are a symptom of epilepsy. Not all seizures are the same. Many people with epilepsy have more than one type of seizure. Medication, other treatments, and sometimes surgery are available to help control seizures.
Misunderstanding and misinformation about seizures contribute to continued feelings of stigmatization and negative outcomes for individuals with epilepsy.
As stated before, Epilepsy is a hidden disability and until a person with epilepsy has a seizure, you wouldn’t even know it.
For more information on epilepsy please visit the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
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11/10/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Gilgour on being named the 2025 ACCT Central Region Chief Executive Officer of the year! 🎉👏🏆

This honor recognizes Dr. Gilgour's exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to expanding opportunities for students and strengthening our region through education. We are proud to see his commitment to student success and community growth recognized on a national stage!

Read more here: https://mac.edu/acct-ceo-award

11/10/2025

So, most of you know we have been on this corner for over 104 years – yep that’s right,104! We have been serving our neighborhood, the surrounding metro area and quite frankly people from all over the world for all those years. We pride ourselves on hiring a staff that is very diverse and welcome everyone that walks through our doors.

But right now, our small business needs your support. We have been missing those crowds lately and want everyone to know that it's small businesses that keep neighborhoods like ours strong. When people gather at our doors, they meet people they never expected to. And in almost every case, find that we all have stuff in common. No matter who we are.

We are not here to push a political agenda, but rather to bring people together for the common good – the love of bacon, ice cream and chocolate. It doesn’t get much better than that. And if we can bridge a few gaps along the way, then we have done our small part to help make the world a better place.

We love our little corner of Old North St. Louis and want you to come down and see us! It’s going be a great weekend, so get out and enjoy some Crown Candy Kitchen!!

11/06/2025

📣 We’re at the Jackson Senior Expo!

Stop by the Jackson Civic Center this morning — we’ll be here until noon today!

Come visit our booth and connect with us, along with many other agencies, to gather helpful resources, information, and support.

We’d love to see you! 👋💙

11/06/2025

These are another one of the things that we do. You might think we are harping on this, but did you know that LIFE INC- Center for Independent Living provides free Medicare enrollment counseling every year during open enrollment? Our Medicare Certified Counselors can review your Medicare Part D and Advantage Plans to verify the providers are not making any changes that you may have missed or are not aware of. This free service is offered to help you from facing increases in medicine prices that could cost you a fortune over the next year. If you miss making changes during re-enrollment, your current policy stays in place regardless of any changes the provider has made.
The two smart cookies below are in the know. If you have received help from one of our counselors this year or in years past, please share your experience in the comments.
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11/06/2025

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11/06/2025

We LOVE to hear from our consumers. If you currently use us, please provide kind comments about the information below. If you are having any issues, please call us at: (573)-756-4314.
With so many choices in home care these days, it's important that you take a moment to research all the options that are available to you. With 28 years of experience under our belt, you owe it to yourself to consider the LIFE INC- Center for Independent Living. LIFE, Inc. is like a one-stop shop for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens who are getting to the age where they have difficulty cleaning their homes. Life, Inc provides In-Home Care, Consumer Directed Services (CDS), Veteran Directed Services (VDC), an Employment Network for assistance in breaking from a fixed disability income into a better life, and so much more. We help with Independent Living Skills, Transportation to and from essential visits, Grab Bars and Home Modifications for our consumers, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) loans (Crutches, Walkers, Rollator Walkers, Wheelchairs, Shower Chairs, etc. at no cost for anyone in need.)
You deserve the best, and we strive to provide the best. Call us today to work with an organization that is all about YOU! YOU deserve it! Our number is (573-756-4314) CALL TODAY!
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11/05/2025

I never knew about SUDEP until my 27-year-old son, Nicholas, passed away in April 2024. He had epilepsy for 10 years prior to his passing. He passed away in his bedroom during the night and was found by me the next morning. I still can't believe it and we're still very much grieving Nick's death. It was so sudden and unexpected. We've educated ourselves by reading up on SUDEP. I want to tell people about SUDEP to help prevent further deaths from it.