It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that families play a very important role when it comes to supporting aging loved ones. Traditionally, that support has come pretty naturally, as families often stay close together and it is just expected that the younger will take care of the aging, when the time comes. […]
When it comes to caring for the people we love there’s a fine line that we have to walk between too much and not enough. This is a hard balance to find when you’re caring for someone on your own. Are they feeling smothered by attention and cornered by your constant nagging to take prescriptions? […]
Many of us are lucky enough to be in a loving marriage or partnership that has endured over the years—through all the ups and downs. Yet, aging can present its own set of challenges in a marriage and it is very important that couples have the tools to face those challenges in a healthy way. […]
Halloween is a fun time for most kids and their parents. Well, after The Perfect Costume has been found anyway. The candy, costumes, and over-stimulation of the day is what makes many kids love the day. But for a growing portion of our community Halloween can cause undue stress and anxiety. Elderly loved ones […]
Caregiving relationships can be wonderful, and complicated. We have talked about setting boundaries in these relationships, but despite your best efforts, you may still find yourself in an uncomfortable or unpleasant situation with your client or caregiver. What do you do? Don’t lose your temper. Caregiving situations are vulnerable situations, for everyone involved. It’s easy […]
When someone hears ‘Home Care’ most people think about care for seniors in their own homes. But at Midnight Sun we do more than just care for your elderly. We can also help you to care for the youngest members of your family. Our New Mothers program is designed to provide you with a […]
It goes without saying that when you are in a caregiving relationship, you are likely treading in personal territory—emotionally and physically. Providing meaningful support to someone can be very rewarding, but it also requires a healthy understanding of boundaries and the development of positive behaviors for both the person providing the care and the person […]
Midnight Sun Home Care doesn’t just provide in-home care for seniors. We are also a resource for family and loved ones of those that need care. Sometimes, choosing to care for a loved one all on your own isn’t possible, but you still want to do some of it yourself. No matter the level […]
Life happens. We understand that things come up, situations change, and alterations in care need to be made. And, since most of what we do involves heath care, those shifts don’t always happen at predictable or convenient times. Ideally, we would like to have 24-48 hours’ notice of any necessary changes to your care plan. […]
You suspect that your elder loved one is suffering from drug abuse or addiction. What do you do? It’s hard to even think about this or believe it and when it seems like it is likely, it’s even harder to act. None of us want to admit there might be a problem with a loved […]
