Senior Planner - Midnight Sun Home Care

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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Could Safety Be Compromised for Your Aging Parent? Implementing This Plan Can Help

midnightsuncare — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:27:27 +0000

The first signs might be so subtle that many people wouldn’t even notice that anything is amiss. Mom is extroverted, friendly, and conversational while visiting relatives and friends and while running errands. But those closest to her are beginning to detect concerns: being forgetful about the soup cooking on the stove, resulting in a scorched […]

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Stop Falls Before They Happen at Home with This Fall Prevention Checklist

midnightsuncare — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:48:27 +0000

Falls involving the elderly are all too frequent and may have serious consequences. Taking precautionary measures is crucial, such as assessing the home for fall dangers like throw rugs along with other trip and fall hazards, insufficient lighting, and an absence of appropriate grab bars and railings. But there’s an additional approach being suggested now: […]

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Navigating Difficult Family Dynamics as a Family Caregiver

midnightsuncare — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:42:10 +0000

When caregiving for a family member, it can be challenging not to let difficult family dynamics get in the way. For people who have been brought up by caring parents who took care of all their needs, providing the same degree of care may just be second nature. But what if you’ve been negatively affected […]

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Solo Agers: Do You Have a Designated Senior Planner?

midnightsuncare — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:02:30 +0000

If you are a baby boomer without children, the new term "solo ager" applies to you. This strong and self-reliant group faces some distinct concerns in aging, chiefly who to designate as guardian and decision-maker in the event that they become unable to do so themselves. Inside her book, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, […]

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