A common New Year’s resolution for many people is to get to the gym more. But exercising is so important for our health and happiness that it shouldn’t wait for January 1st to come back around. Exercising is about more than just losing weight or feeling comfortable on the beach – exercising is a key […]
Are you up to date on your vaccines? Getting shots isn’t just for kids, and as we get older it becomes increasingly more important so stay up to date on vaccinations. One of the most unfortunate side-effects of aging is a decreased immune system. This means that it’s harder to fight off diseases and far […]
When it comes time to fill out certain paperwork it seems like there’s always at least one involved party hesitating. Living Wills, Advanced Directives, and DNR Orders are all important documents, and they can all put you into an awkward conversation. Whether the discomfort comes from a child that doesn’t want to think of their […]
When you think of someone using a medical alert device, what’s the first thing that you think of? Is it someone older or someone young? We’ve all seen the old commercial with a woman that’s fallen and can’t get up. Unfortunately, falls are a very real danger for many seniors. Also unfortunately, this commercial has […]
There are so many medical alert options on the market right now that it can be hard to keep them all straight. And that makes it almost impossible to make an informed decision without hours and hours of research. We’ve done all the research and combed through all of the options. When it came time […]
We’ve been offering the #1 medical alert service in the country, Philip’s Lifeline, for a while now, but it seems like there are a lot of people who still don’t know exactly what it is. The Philip’s Lifeline is independence, safety, and peace of mind. We know that independence is important and that people want […]
Part of getting older is not being able to do all the things that we used to be able to do. Approximately 75% of people over the age of 75 have functional impairments that prevent them from performing some activities. Sadly, some of the activities we lose are important to healthy, independent living. Some families […]
Every 13 seconds and older adult is treated in the emergency for a fall related injury. Falling is the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for elderly Americans. But aging doesn’t necessarily mean that your older loved ones have to fall. There are certain risk factors that you can look for that will […]
“It’s a very ancient saying, but a true and honest thought, that if you become a teacher by your pupils you’ll be taught.” That’s the opening line from “Getting to Know You”, a song in The King and I. At Midnight Sun Home Care we’ve discovered that it’s true even if you’re not a teacher […]
At 1:30 am on January 24, 2016, most of southern Alaska was jolted awake by a massive 7.1 earthquake. This was the biggest shake we’ve felt since the Big One in 1964. Most people were able to find safety and thankfully there were no injuries reported. But, for many seniors with limited mobility, finding […]
