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. […]
Life just seems to be a lot busier than it used to be. Sometimes it feels impossible to find a time during the day to pause and take a breath. In the rush to get everything done we have a tendency to mobilize whatever we can in an effort to keep up with this accelerated […]
Having worked with the elderly for over 12 years with a focus on improving their quality of life and providing peace of mind for their loved ones, one thing is clear; the behaviors we practice and choices we make today have a definitive effect on the quality of life in our elder years. Which behaviors? […]
We are upon the season when our thoughts naturally turn toward home, to warm cozy kitchens, the irresistible aroma of cookies and pies in the oven and the anticipation of joyous family gatherings. Typically, this is also the time of the year when attention is often placed upon wide-eyed youngsters and their joyous moments. However, […]
At Midnight Sun Home Care, family is something we value so highly. We understand the importance of the bond between parent and child and the need for support among siblings. Dealing with the care of an aging loved can add a great deal of stress to the entire dynamic. When home care is not in […]
In life, I like to think, that we all start out hoping for the best; the best for not only ourselves but those we care about. Not one person can plan to have cancer, or expect to hear a diagnosis of such. It’s a devastating reality for many people to know they are about to […]
As Mom and Dad age in a family dynamic we like to think they’ll never change…they won’t forget, they won’t deteriorate or get hurt, get sick minimally and live long and healthy lives. However, as most of us have already faced playing the role of caregivers for our aging loved ones; that almost all of […]
When it comes to caring for an elderly parent, reaching consensus among family members about caregiving decisions - especially when they don’t live in the same town –dealing with infrequent family visitors can be a major challenge. We have suggested some steps to getting family members on the same page about caregiving decisions will help […]
When we think of Independence, to me it means freedom, the freedom to make your own choice and take action; the desire to be responsible for yourself or others, the will to survive any hardship that may come our way! Now if you sit and think about it, those are some pretty strong feelings…and those […]
At MSHC we understand how hard it can be to encourage and invite our aging loved ones to engage in fitness. Most are against it by choice or ailment, so here we are to talk about ways we can encourage our loved ones to think outside of the box! Fitness isn’t just regular exercise or […]
