Family Matters - Midnight Sun Home Care

Family Smarts!

midnightsuncare — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:14:37 +0000

The first and most important step toward preventing elder abuse is to recognize that no one — of whatever age — should be subjected to violent, abusive, humiliating or neglectful behavior. In addition to promoting this social attitude, we can take positive steps such as educating people about elder abuse, increasing the availability of respite […]

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Holiday Shopping Hints

midnightsuncare — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:46:23 +0000

The holidays are here and boy did they come quickly!! How many of you have not accomplished your shopping yet? I’ll admit I sure haven’t. Like many of us around here we get carried away with work, kids, school, holiday parties, sports events, you name it! Shopping is usually last on the list and that’s […]

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Let's Say Thank You

midnightsuncare — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:29:40 +0000

This month, the nation celebrates Veterans, a time set aside to honor American veterans throughout history for their service and sacrifice. Only a fraction of Americans choose to serve, but their sacrifice is anything but small. Our service members put themselves in harm’s way, some paying the ultimate sacrifice; so we can go to bed […]

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Oh Crap, Mom has a new Love Life! Now What?

midnightsuncare — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:23:47 +0000

An elderly parent or loved one with a newly active love life can raise concerns with adult children. Some may fear Dad’s new girlfriend is too young or wonder about the strange man who has paired up with Mom who has dementia. When our loved one’s competence has been compromised these concerns can be legitimate […]

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Family Sure Does Matter When it Comes to Preparing for Emergencies!

midnightsuncare — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:12:07 +0000

Where will you, your family, your friends be when an emergency or disaster strikes? You, and those you care about, could be anywhere – at home, work, school or in transit. How will you find each other? Will you know your loved ones will be safe? Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning […]

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Aging in Place: Making Your Home a Haven of Comfort

midnightsuncare — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 20:20:46 +0000

Aging in place is a concept that resonates with many seniors who wish to remain in the comfort of their own homes as they age. At Midnight Sun Home Care, we believe that creating a safe and comfortable environment is essential for seniors' well-being. In this article, we explore how to transform your home into […]

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Tips on How to Avoid Overstepping Boundaries with Senior Parents

midnightsuncare — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:24:46 +0000

We desire what’s best for our elderly parents. As our parents age, it is not necessarily a straightforward task to determine our role as adult children. However, if we’re not very careful, it is possible to find ourselves overstepping boundaries with senior parents and trying to parent them. Avoiding boundary issues is particularly true when […]

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Are You Experiencing Caregiver Dread? These Tips Can Help

midnightsuncare — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:17:47 +0000

What are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you like to crawl back beneath the covers and remain there? If you’re feeling more caregiver dread than delight as you consider your responsibilities for the day, you are not […]

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Work-Life Balance for Caregivers: Post-Pandemic Predictions

midnightsuncare — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:07:26 +0000

If there’s one particular positive after-effect regarding the pandemic, it’s the awareness generated for the plight of family caregivers. Finding a post-pandemic work-life balance will be without question an incredible challenge for people taking care of an older relative. As Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy, explains, “Caregiving went from a silent struggle to being in […]

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Caring for Aging Parents SOS: Family Caregiver Therapy

midnightsuncare — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:25:35 +0000

There are specific milestones we might encounter in our lives that, while not automatically negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a brand new job. Getting divorced. Getting married. And one that we in the home care industry are especially mindful of: the mental and physical effect on family members who are caring for […]

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