The Mutual Benefits of Grandparent/Grandchild Relationships
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent could very well be one of life’s greatest joys – an opportunity to experience once more the satisfaction of doting on and spending quality time with the children in your life; only this time around, they’re your children’s children, and so […]
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 […]
Follow These Steps for Healthy Feet
Our feet will transport us close to 110,000 miles throughout our lifetime – that is 216,262,500 steps! It is certainly not surprising that as we age, our feet may start to see a range of problems. A few of the more widespread foot ailments for seniors include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis affects a variety of joints in […]
Protect Your Heart: Strategies to Prevent High Cholesterol from Morning Glory Home Care
Hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, HDLs and LDLs: what exactly do they all mean, and are they putting you at risk for a heart attack? While the terminology may be confusing, it’s very important to be aware of the basics of cholesterol and its impact on our heart health – and most importantly, what practical measures you can […]
Welcome to Spring
What do you envision when you hear “spring”? Is it flowers, blooming trees, the smell of rain, or the St. Louis Cardinals? I think of renewal and rejuvenation. Everyone around us seems to find more cheer as we welcome the longer days of sunshine and warmer weather. For Morning Glory, Spring also is the kick […]
Leg pain? Pain in both hips? Have you been told you have stenosis?
According to the Mayo clinic, spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the open spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck and lower back. Spinal stenosis can cause pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and problems with […]
Videos for Caregivers: Lifting, Alzheimer’s Disease, Stroke & Infection Control
Training Videos: Simplifying tasks for Persons with A.D. Activities for Persons with A.D. Communicating with those who have A.D. Stroke: what it is Home Care: Infection Control Home Care: Lifting
Random health facts you never knew
If you or a loved one is in need of professional in home care, contact us online or call us at 618-667-8400 to learn more about how we can help you and your family. No matter what your home care needs are, Morning Glory Home Care is here to help. Below is a list of random health […]
Let’s stay balanced
Have you ever realized how important it is to balance? From standing up to sitting down, walking and dancing, even simply standing still… we all need balance. Good balance makes everyday activities easier and prevents injuries. The Journal of American Geriatrics Society states “people involved in exercise programs experience 17% fewer falls than people who […]
Optimizing balance
From the time a toddler first learns to balance, the brain automatically puts together all the elements needed to maintain that balance. Better and faster than any computer, the brain takes information from all parts of the body, analyzes each of the thousands (if not millions) of bits of information, develops a plan and sends […]