For many people, night time is their greatest concern when it comes to caring for an elderly family member. Worries about falls, wandering, health emergencies, or even just not wanting someone you love to be lonely are all very common and very normal. These issues make choosing Assisted Living communities nearly impossible because they […]

When you hire someone to come in to your home you’re opening a door into your personal life. When someone comes in to your living space they could have access to your financial information and all of the documents that make up your legal identity. Even if you keep all of these things locked in […]

As we age, the logistics of our life often change—we may retire, move to a new community and lose some dear friends and family to illness or relocation of their own. We might not have as many opportunities to socialize, but that doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t make them. In fact, there is ample […]

We’re privileged to be living in a time when there are more options than ever for the care of our aging family members. But with all of these options come a lot of decisions. Decisions that aren’t always easy to make. How do you choose between In-Home Care, Assisted Living, or a Nursing Home? There are […]

What is a friend? According to Webster’s Dictionary a friend is a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection or family relations. The word resonates with most using different adjectives such as confidante, bestie, or my personal favorite companion. As someone’s caregiver you are so much more than […]

An important factor many will overlook when it comes to our elders care, is the importance of socialization and companionship. This can have a huge impact on their care because of the amount of good it can do in their transition. What are the ways that it can help? Socialization and companionship can help by […]

At any age, but especially as a person ages, social interaction plays a large part in physical and mental well-being. For the elderly, isolation is a key factor that limits social interaction and is largely due to the fact that the person becomes housebound and doesn't have the encouragement to get out. Yet, there are […]

One of the hardest parts of inviting someone into your home to care for someone you love is knowing if they’re qualified to be there. We all want what’s best for the people that are close to us, but how can we be sure that they are getting it? At Midnight Sun Home Care we […]

 We talked recently about the types of challenges that elderly face worldwide. We also talked about how important it is to help them keep their freedom of expression. Let’s look at some specific things you can do to make that happen: Get involved in community organizations. Often, community and government organizations make decisions that impact […]

There is a wide spectrum of Industry Standards for just about every industry in the world and Home Care is no exception. When you try to look up what The Standard is you’ll find a variety of opinions on the subject and nothing definitive. The absolute basic requirements that seem to be the most popular […]