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 […]
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 […]
It is a difficult decision to make when you reach out for help in caring for a loved one. The goal each family reaches for is peace of mind that their loved one will be cared for compassionately, at the same time fearing that the family will lose their voice on how to care for […]
There is a time in our lives when our view of our parents changes and they are no longer simply defined by their role as Mom or Dad. They become fellow human beings and we begin to see them as whole people. Granted, this usually doesn’t happen in one day—it’s often a gradual process—but there […]
You’ve probably heard it before and maybe you even practice it in other parts of your life: sometimes your time is a greater gift than one wrapped up in a box. For those of us with aging parents, this can be even truer. Simply celebrating life together can go a long way in deepening our […]
The month of June brings a lot to celebrate, especially in Alaska. The summer has set in for good, days are long and full of light, the solstice will come upon us, and, of course, Father’s Day will soon be upon us. While some of us are lucky enough to be able to celebrate with […]
When I’m running late on my way home from work, I call my household and let them know. If I forget something at the store, I send a text to a member of my household who hasn't gotten home yet. When my mom, who is in great health and still rather young, fails to answer […]
I was introduced to rule number six at a training for family care givers. The first half of the training was spent giving the attendees time and space to talk about the harder parts of caregiving. Many people there were frustrated because they felt like they should be more patient. Family member after family member […]
When caring for others, one of the primary functions we are tasked with is meal preparation. This can be one of the most challenging tasks as we seek to reconcile the regular diets of the people we support with some of the dietary restrictions that come in to play as part of the aging process. […]
