Senior Delirium Causes and Treatments
With its similarities to dementia, delirium can be difficult to identify and manage. Older adults are especially at risk of delirium, so our in-home care experts have put together the following facts on delirium causes and treatments that will help you recognize and react appropriately if you suspect it in somebody you love. What is […]
Making Healthier Feet for Seniors a Priority
It is difficult to put your best foot forward when pain wracks each step. Foot problems are common when we grow older, which is understandable; there are so many intricate bones that carry our bodies’ weight. In addition to that, because they are far away from the heart, our feet might not be getting as much […]
Heat-Related Illness Symptoms in Older Adults: Know What to Look for
Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! Yet now that we are getting into the dog days of summer, it is important to take preventative measures and familiarize ourselves with common […]
Know the Signs of Parkinson’s to Help Ensure an Early Diagnosis
Even though nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has funded breakthroughs in research and awareness that were previously unmatched, providing us with hope for a future cure. […]
An In-Home Care Consultation Can Help Reduce the Worry of Taking Care of Elderly Parents
You have just finished talking to Mom on the phone, and have a feeling something isn’t completely right. Although it was a pleasant conversation, her lapses in memory were alarming. She assured you that she’s perfectly fine – that she is eating very well (even though she couldn’t remember what she had for lunch), taking […]
Top Tips to Fight Chronic Fatigue in Older Adults
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic the majority of the time, no matter how much you sleep. Chronic fatigue in older […]
Elderly Home Care Solutions Help Seniors Age in Place
It wasn’t long ago when there was a common presumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to relocate into an assisted living facility or nursing home. There is now a greater understanding that living at home throughout aging with in-home support is actually a feasible option. There is also additional widespread information since […]
Balancing Act: Taking Care of Parents and School-Aged Children
If your days are full of managing a home, working, parenting, taking care of parents, and attempting to squeeze in time for yourself while nurturing other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Comprised of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between meeting the needs of children at home and taking care of parents, […]
Planning for the Future: Long Term Care for Seniors
Being together during the holidays is a fantastic time to catch up and the perfect time to have discussions about long-term care for seniors. Having an honest and open discussion around care needs, home modifications and finances is important to help meet the wishes of senior parents. Morning Glory Home Care has compiled some important […]
Cognitive Improvement Strategies for Seniors
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These and other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and those who care for them, and can result from: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And much more Nonetheless, it’s essential to […]