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The Power of Music in Senior Care: Enhancing Well-Being Through Melodies

midnightsuncare — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:10:15 +0000

Music has the remarkable ability to evoke emotions, trigger memories, and bring joy to our lives. At Midnight Sun Home Care, we understand the profound impact that music can have on the well-being of seniors. In this article, we explore the power of music in senior care and how it can enhance the quality of […]

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The Surprising Connection Between Gardening and Senior Health

midnightsuncare — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:07:17 +0000

The cool dampness of rich soil. The heat of the sun. The happy trills of songbirds. Gardening has the ability to engage every one of our senses, and some studies have found a strong link between gardening and senior health. Regardless of ability level or any space restrictions, there’s always a way to help older […]

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Creating a Memory Book for Alzheimer’s Patients

midnightsuncare — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:13:34 +0000

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what bind together our past experiences with who we are today; and for an individual with dementia, confusion around these memories can have a profound impact. One of our goals in caring for seniors diagnosed […]

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Battling Holiday Depression in Seniors

midnightsuncare — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:55:57 +0000

Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for many older adults, holiday depression is an all too real experience, making the holidays a time of deep despair. Yearning for holidays past, grief over the loss of family and friends, and difficult changes to health can intensify through the holiday season, and […]

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Safely Celebrate the Holidays with Seniors During COVID-19

midnightsuncare — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:26:02 +0000

Think about the most ideal holiday season you can envision. While that image may vary a little for every one of us, it might include gifts, lights, good food, and traditions passed down through the generations. However, what most certainly holds true for all of us is the enjoyment in spending time with the people […]

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Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors – Is it Time to Venture Out of the House?

midnightsuncare — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:44:22 +0000

After months of isolating, quarantining, and distancing from friends and family, stay-at-home orders have been relaxed this summer. However, for older adults in particular, is it safe to head out? Unfortunately, there’s no cut-and-dry answer, and a number of criteria need to be taken into account to arrive at the best decision for each individual. For […]

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Laughter May Truly Be the Best Medicine When Caring for Someone With Dementia

midnightsuncare — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:00:57 +0000

Caring for someone with dementia is certainly not something to laugh about. Nonetheless, research is increasingly pointing towards the benefits associated with humor, and adding it into dementia care may be just what the doctor ordered to enhance quality of life for a senior loved one. For instance, an Australian study recently announced that humor therapy works to reduce agitation in […]

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Finding Purpose and Embracing Positivity in Everyday Life as a Senior Citizen

midnightsuncare — Wed, 22 May 2019 17:55:45 +0000

Think about a typical day in the life of a senior citizen. Hopefully, it provides a number of positive and enriching experiences: enjoying breakfast, engaging in a favorite hobby or interest, visiting with a relative or friend, watching a popular television show. However, there’s a difference between positivity and purpose; and the need for a […]

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Understanding and Responding to Anxiety and Paranoia in Seniors with Lewy Body Dementia

midnightsuncare — Tue, 07 May 2019 17:46:03 +0000

“I am telling you, there is a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We’ve got to track down its owner!” Hearing an older loved one voice concerns such as this that you are aware to be false is unsettling – yet not abnormal. Your first reaction can be to try […]

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Can Your Marriage Survive the Strain of Senior Care?

midnightsuncare — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:14:35 +0000

In marriage we agree to stick with each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health – but what doesn’t come up during our vows to one another is how to deal with the increasing needs of senior care as our parents age. Nevertheless with our life span increasing, […]

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