Having an Attitude of Gratitude All Year Long Can Improve Senior Health
As they say there is always something to be grateful for, and this time of year, more than any other, drives home the need for us to have an attitude of gratitude. However, for the elderly, for many different reasons, it may be hard to find and focus on the positives in the course of […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms: How Halloween Can Bring About Increased Confusion and Agitation
There’s certainly no age limit in experiencing the excitement of Halloween! Older adults generally are thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters, and also the chance to savor fall treats and fun decorations. However, if an older adult is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, certain components of the Halloween season might end up being downright frightening. Unexpectedly, […]
Watch Out for These Top Senior Citizen Scams
We are all inundated with those irritating robocalls and unwanted telemarketer solicitations, and though it may seem simple enough to prevent falling prey to a scammer, it is in reality quite simple to become taken in by what appears to be a credible scenario – particularly for aging parents. In fact, an astounding $36 billion […]
Emergency Preparedness Tips for Older Adults: Create A Disaster Plan Today!
Tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes, along with other natural disasters, occur suddenly, and while it’s vital for all of us to have an emergency plan in place, it is extremely important for older adults, who are often challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Because September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to ensure […]
Flu-Related Complications: Know How to Keep Seniors Safe
Far from merely sniffles and a cough, the flu can hit seniors hard. With a weakened immune system, individuals over age 65 are especially susceptible to flu-related complications that could be rather severe. As we enter into flu season, Morning Glory Home Care wants to help you and the seniors in your life be prepared […]
Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Seniors
Step into practically any store at this time of the year and you will be inundated with displays of sale-priced backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles full of parents scrambling to check off all the items from the kids’ back-to-school supply lists. And while we might connect the new school year with children, […]
Should Seniors Receive the Flu Shot or Other Vaccines? Learn the Latest Recommendations
Despite a greater emphasis from the health community regarding the need for immunizations for senior loved ones, a sizable percentage are still not heeding the information – placing these older adults in jeopardy for serious illness as well as death. In reality, 1 out of 3 adults over age 65 opted against receiving a flu […]
Beat the Heat and Mobility Issues with These Pool Exercises for Seniors
There is almost nothing greater than a relaxing dip in the pool to beat the summer heat, and with the buoyancy of the water, pool exercises for seniors gives the added benefit of the perfect low-impact environment to help aging adults remain active while alleviating stress to joints. Make certain to seek the advice of […]
Elder Fraud: Internet Scams Targeting Seniors Have Significant Financial Impact
We’ve always been familiar with the propensity of frauds directed at older adults – suspicious telemarketers who reach out to individuals who are frail, isolated, and lonely, befriending them for the purpose of obtaining bank account information and charge card numbers and then wiping out finances. Or folks who promise contest prizes and freebies as […]
Tips to Help Promote Independence and Safety for a Senior Loved One
When a loved one is struggling to complete a job, our typical instinct, with the very best of intentions, is usually to step in and do it ourselves. But is this truly supporting a senior loved one – or can it be hindering? Truth be told, there is a fine line between independence and guaranteeing […]