"I am 90-years old and still live alone and drive independently.  Last year, I went to Long Beach, CA to visit my brother and Las Vegas to visit my nieces".

"Because I wanted someone from Dexter."

"Everyone has been really nice to me while I was in Southeast Hospital and from the Southeast Home Health Agency.  They keep a close check on me."

"My goal is get my strength back so I can walk and drive again."

When I was a little boy, I was short and some older boys lived down the alley from me.  When I'd come to play with them, I would hop and skip down the alley.  The older boys said I looked like a grasshopper, and the nickname stuck while I was young.  When I got older, the nickname became "Grassy".

I have heard a lot of good things about Southeast and Southeast Home Health from people in our community.

I enjoy the companionship of having someone concerned with my problems, and having them want to help improve my current situation.

My goal is to get rid of the walker.  I want to increase my confidence with walking around without the fear of falling.  I also want to regain my independence and be able to once again drive myself around the community.

“Our first program was an overview of the services offered by Southeast Home Health,” commented Krystal McGowan, Physical Therapy Assistant.  “We had a great time and introduced all of our staff as well as handed out brochures and of course everyone loved the door prizes.”

“There were 54 seniors present,” continued McGowan.  “We gave them an overview of our skilled nursing program, physical therapy program, home health aide, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and nutritional counseling, all the services we offer.” 

Southeast Home Health of Dexter is a service provided to local people who have a medical need that may require the skills of a nurse or a therapist.  Most patients who utilize this service have been recently discharged from a hospital or have had a change in their medical condition.

Many of the services that are provided by Southeast Home Health are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, VA Insurance, automobile insurance and even Worker’s Compensation Insurance. 

On Wednesday, April 1^st at 11:45 a.m. Southeast Home Health staff will return to the Dexter Senior Center to give a program on "Fall Risks and Home Safety".

Southeast Home Health is located at 1300 North One Mile Road, Suite 7 in Dexter behind the hospital near the emergency room parking lot and if you would like more information contact them at 573-624-3511.

The Dexter Senior Center is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in downtown Dexter.  This event is open to all seniors and additional topics of interest to attendees will be considered for future programs! 

Please join them for a spectacular informational Lunch & Learn program hosted by Southeast Home Health of Dexter!

The Senior Center opened in May of 1974 and is a 501© non-profit organization all on donations. 

I am 101 years old and was driving independently until I was 99 years old.  I fully plan to put out a garden this year at a 101 years of age.  For 20 years, I took a greyhound to California, every year taking a different route to travel and see the United States.  I was in high school during the Great Depression.  We survived by growing our own food and  I was forced to quit high school because I didn't have clothes to wear.

I was in Southeast Hospital in Dexter.  My son and daughter were so pleased with the care that I received in the hospital, that they continued with Southeast for my home health services.

I have always loved exercise and just really enjoy having a program to follow.

I would like to be able to walk independently with only my cane.  Also I would like to regain enough strength and balance to allow me to enjoy my garden this spring and summer.

Dexter, Missouri – SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County will present an informational seminar entitled Preventing Colorectal Cancer by Gastroenterologist, Brent Keller, DO. 

Colorectal cancer is deadly.  Only lung cancer kills more Americans each year than this largely preventable disease.  Colorectal cancer does not discriminate.  This disease affects men and women equally and often those who are diagnosed have experienced no symptoms even though the cancer has become more invasive.

That’s the bad news.  Here’s the good news.  If everyone age 50 or older had regular colorectal screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided.

Please join Gastroenterologist Dr. Brent Keller and learn more about what you can do to help prevent colorectal cancer, the importance of screenings, and the latest treatment protocols.  When it comes to cancer, knowledge is power.

This is a free one-hour seminar with light refreshments to be held at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce on West Market Street, Thursday, March 26^th at 6:00 p.m.

Reserve your seat today at 844-482-5833.