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 […]
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 […]
Chronic Kidney Disease Diet: Key Foods to Avoid
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a senior loved one in your life struggles with CKD, following the physician’s suggested dietary plan is vital. The aim is to make certain that quantities of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. […]
The Importance of Addressing Mental Health Issues in Seniors
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; aging brings with it a variety of advantages, including increased wisdom, the freedom to experience life without the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, together with the opportunity to spend more time with family members and participating in activities we enjoy. Nevertheless, it’s […]
Helping Seniors Cope with Pandemic Fatigue
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been established to emphasize safety can begin to wear on all of us, and while there is a normal desire to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new worry that is impacting senior loved ones: pandemic […]
Transitional Home Care Services: Help Seniors Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
Following a medical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re free to go home now!” What a sense of relief there is in coming through the front door, sinking into a favorite chair, and relaxing. Transitional home care services can not only make […]
Managing Multiple Sclerosis: Know the Common Symptoms
Its cause continues to be unknown, but impacting over a million people within the U.S. alone, multiple sclerosis can result in a wide and unpredictable variety of symptoms and severity. What we do know is that women are more likely to develop MS, and that each person will experience it differently, with signs and symptoms […]
An Annual Senior Eye Checkup Helps Optimize Ocular Health
Those of us within the age 40+ demographic know how it feels to begin to struggle with small print, finding the need to begin wearing reading glasses, increasing the font size on our electronic devices, or holding books at arm’s length to try to eliminate blurring. Growing older and becoming challenged with vision changes often […]