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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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Managing Caregiving Expectations of Aging Parents

midnightsuncare — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:48:58 +0000

In an ideal world, we could neatly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, sticking with a routine that met the requirements of a senior, while enabling the time required to take care of our myriad other responsibilities. But needless to say, life does not adhere our desired script, and contradicting needs are frequent when caring for an […]

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Trusted COVID-19 Resources for Seniors and Family Caregivers

midnightsuncare — Wed, 06 May 2020 23:20:55 +0000

Recognizing where to turn for the latest, most dependable resources on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to seniors and those who provide caregiving assistance for them, is crucial – and can be difficult. With so many resources and differing viewpoints on this serious subject, we wanted to help make it simpler to find what you […]

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