Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

09/10/2025

While dementia is a progressive disease that worsens over time, people can recover from delirium. Delirium onset occurs without warning and may last hours, weeks or months. Learn more about the symptoms and what can cause it.

Delirium onset occurs without warning and may last hours, weeks or months. Learn more about the symptoms and what can cause it.

09/09/2025

🎉👑 Happy 95th Birthday to our sweet Mildred! 👑🎉

What a wonderful milestone to celebrate! Today, Mildred was truly queen for the day, surrounded by her family and friends. 💕 The party was filled with joy, laughter, and so many beautiful memories. From the stunning decorations to the delicious treats, every detail came together perfectly to honor such a remarkable woman.

Mildred’s grace, kindness, and wisdom inspire everyone around her, and it was so special to see the room filled with so much love and admiration for her. Here’s to celebrating 95 amazing years and many more to come! 🥳💐💖

Happy Birthday, Mildred!

09/01/2025

🎨 Creative Moments at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy 🌟

Some of our amazing residents recently enjoyed a fun and meaningful art project, thanks to a special drawing provided by our very own dietary manager Patty’s mother! 🖼️✏️

With colored pencils in hand, the residents brought the artwork to life — and had a wonderful time doing it. Moments like these remind us how creativity and community go hand in hand 💛

09/01/2025

🐾 We had a very special visitor in August! 🐶

Dr. Peanut the pup was in the building making his rounds, spreading smiles and tail wags to everyone he met. He loves stopping by Alton Memorial Rehabilitation and Therapy — and we love having him!

Thanks for the paws-itive energy, Dr. Peanut! 💙🐕‍🦺

08/28/2025

Missouri is home to many colorful and unique species of birds. Learn more about birdwatching, a hobby growing in popularity among seniors (and all ages!)

Learn how to get started with birdwatching and add these popular Missouri birds to your birdwatching checklist!

08/23/2025

How can aging seniors with pets continue to age in place? Learn the risks and tips for living safely with your furry friend.

How can aging seniors with pets continue to live in their family home? Learn the risks and tips for living safely with your furry friend.

08/19/2025

It is estimated that over a third of senior adults take five or more prescription medications. As the list of prescriptions grows, proper medication safety is vital.

Medication safety for seniors can become tricky as the list of prescriptions grows. Learn tips on how to properly manage medication.

08/16/2025

As we age, our senses tend to decline, making it more difficult to identify safety concerns in the home. Use this list to make necessary safety updates to your senior loved one's home.

These home safety updates address the five senses and will help make your senior loved one's home safer. Learn more!

08/07/2025

Weather-related emergencies can occur at any time of year. Find out how to prepare for severe weather and keep your senior loved ones safe.

Weather-related emergencies can occur at any time of year. Find out how to prepare for severe weather and keep your senior loved ones safe.

08/02/2025

If you enjoy gardening but don’t have a suitable yard or the ability to spend long, active hours out in the sun, an indoor herb garden can still provide freshness to your meals and a hobby to enjoy!

By shifting your chosen crop to herbs, you can comfortably move from the backyard to a porch or window herb garden.

07/29/2025

Including these nutrient-dense superfoods in your diet can leave you with more energy and less risk of certain diseases and ailments.

Being smarter by supplementing your diet with nutrient-dense foods for seniors can leave you with energy and stamina to spare.

07/22/2025

As they age, our senior loved ones may miss signs of improper nutrition which can be detrimental to their overall health.

Seniors may not show physical symptoms of malnutrition so it is important to focus on proper nutrition for seniors.