Vision Problems: How Dementia Affects the Eyes
The elaborate, complex steps that make it possible for us to see are amazing. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take information sent from our environment, decipher that information according to input from our other senses, experiences, and thoughts and then establish an understanding of the information to make us conscious of […]
Watch for These Senior Vision Symptoms That Could Indicate an Emergency
If you feel like newspaper print is becoming smaller and smaller as we age, you’re not alone! A number of us find ourselves struggling to read the fine print, so to speak – holding reading materials at arm’s length, donning reading glasses, or making use of a magnifier. Though not everyone suffers from vision troubles […]
Careers
Careers Home Become a Caregiver Make Caring Your Life’s Purpose Join the Morning Glory Home Care team and help older adults stay safe, independent, and connected—right at home. Here, caregiving isn’t just a job; it’s a meaningful career that makes every day count. Apply Now Flexible Scheduling Enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that work […]
Dementia Care
Dementia Care Services for Every Stage Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Memory Care Support Help With Daily Routines & Familiarity Gentle Companionship & Redirection Routine Wellness Check-ins Supervision & Wandering Prevention Light Housekeeping & Safety Monitoring Family Updates & Ongoing Communication Additional Home […]
Respite Care
Respite Care Services Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Daily Tasks Companionship Wellness Check-ins Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Transportation to Appointments Family Communication Additional Home Care Services Care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore more ways we can help. Personal Care Companion Care Dementia Care Respite Care […]
About Us
About Us Home About Us About Morning Glory Home Care For over 27 years, families in Illinois have counted on us for respectful, dependable in-home care. Here’s how it all started—and why we care so much about what we do. Our Vision To become a trusted leader in elder care, fostering a compassionate and empowering […]
Strategies for Preventing and Recovering From Strokes
Suffering a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging lists stroke as the leading source of disability in American seniors. As with other serious health conditions, knowing all you can about preventing and recovering from […]
Depression in Seniors: Dealing with Anhedonia
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is not unusual for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly look at first glance to be a bit of boredom could in fact be something more serious which should be dealt with. Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that […]
Have You Heard the Wonderful News? OTC Hearing Devices Are Now Available!
Just picture being able to toss a pair of hearing aids in your shopping cart along with a dozen eggs, a carton of milk, and a loaf of bread. It’s true: over-the-counter or OTC hearing devices are now available from a variety of major retailers! This is great news for anyone who has faced red […]
How Can Older Adults Stay Independent When It’s Time to Stop Driving?
It is a discussion no one wants to have with our older parents, but one that will probably be necessary sooner or later. To be able to drive whenever and wherever we decide is an essential element to our feeling of freedom, yet as we age, operating a vehicle can become unsafe for a number […]