Food for Seniors: Making Nutritious Choices on a Budget

We all know the importance of following a healthy diet plan; nonetheless, knowing and doing are commonly worlds apart. For senior loved ones, it is even more important to prevent the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, frequently more difficult. For a lot of older adults, lifestyle choices are influenced by an assortment […]

The Benefits of Protein for Seniors: Help With Faster Recovery

Pass the cheese, please! Current research studies are showing the benefits of protein for seniors, notably during times of stress, particularly when dealing with a chronic disease or acute illness, or getting ready for a surgical treatment or hospitalization, when protein is processed less efficiently. And even when seniors are healthy, protein is paramount to […]

National Bath Safety Month: Tips for Seniors to Reduce Fall Hazards

While you might consider your bathroom to be a safe sanctuary to relax and unwind with a soothing bath or invigorating shower following an extended day, for the elderly, the bathroom is probably the most dangerous room in the home. With slippery floors that are even slipperier when wet, closed-in spaces, and hard, unforgiving surfaces, […]

Get Moving! How Physical Activity Can Improve Cognitive Function in Seniors

Everyone knows how important it is to be active for our physical health; however, research is now revealing many more far-reaching health benefits – namely, a reduced possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in the elderly. The reason for the connection is uncertain, but there are two theories under […]

News from the CDC: Antibiotic Resistance Is Increasing and More Seniors Are Impacted

Those days of going to the physician for a routine antibiotic are over, or should be soon. According to the CDC, antibiotic resistance is on the rise, and an astounding two million people annually are identified as having an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease. What’s more, a staggering 23,000 people die each year because of this. […]

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 […]

Help Prevent Abuse and Fraud Against Seniors with These Steps

It breaks our hearts to listen to stories in the news of vulnerable seniors who have endured mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it seems like it’s something which will happen to “somebody else” – certainly not to our very own family members. Nonetheless, approximately five million seniors within the United States are the subject of […]

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, […]