Managing the Late Stages of Alzheimer’s: Symptoms, Care Tips & Support: Part 3 of 3

Getting the news that your older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements and factors associated with the disease as well as its impact, both now and in the future during the late stages of Alzheimer’s, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve examined the early, […]

The Benefits of Professional Respite Care When a Loved One Has Dementia

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and will naturally bring about a number of questions and concerns. What will life be like for my family member? How will the condition affect every day functioning and behaviors? Where will he or she live? And how […]

Alzheimer’s Safety at Home: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Space

The day-to-day challenges of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are continually evolving. Today, the difficulty might be frustration with the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Tomorrow, it could be wandering and wanting to go “home.” There can be sleepless nights if sundowning is an issue, or aggressive actions and words originating […]

Alzheimer’s and Safe Travel When a Loved One Has Dementia

After spending a considerable amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than normal to want to travel to visit family, or even to just encounter a change of scenery and some pleasant activities. And if you provide care for an older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having […]

Dementia Care: The Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy for Older Adults

Memories…every day we are forming new ones, but there’s something really heartwarming about revisiting those from some time ago. And for seniors with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, with a diminishing capability to retain short-term memories, those from years past are all the more precious. In fact, reminiscence therapy for older adults is becoming […]

Tips on Reducing Alzheimer’s Agitation During the Holidays

Reducing Alzheimer’s agitation is daunting on any given day, but add in disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise, and you may just have a recipe for increased anxiety and discomfort. The key to a pleasant holiday for both your family and your senior loved one with Alzheimer’s lies in pre-planning, remaining flexible, and […]

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, […]

Dementia Care Can Include a MAP: Music, Art and Pet Therapy to Reduce Agitation

Like many aspects in life, just a little innovation goes a long way with regards to providing care for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. At Morning Glory Home Care, experts in Alton memory care and senior care in nearby areas, we understand how challenging it can be to meet the ever-changing needs inherent with […]

How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s Gets Physical

Of the many challenging behaviors that may arise in older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most daunting is physical violence. Even a formerly mild-mannered senior can be at risk of aggressive outbursts, especially in the advanced stages of the disease, as a result of an array of factors: a lack of self-control and inhibition, […]

Reduce Dementia Agitation and Distress with These Activities

After a senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of progressive dementia, daily life can seem like a riddle to be figured out. Considering there are several stages of the disease, it’s not uncommon to find a variety of activities that are soothing and reduce dementia agitation for the person in […]