Midnight Sun Home Care Blog

The Key to Communication

When it comes to caring for the people we love there’s a fine line that we have to walk between too much and not enough. This is a hard balance to find when you’re caring for someone on your own. Are they feeling smothered by attention and cornered by your constant nagging to take prescriptions? […]

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Healthy Spousal Support: How to Age Gracefully Together

Many of us are lucky enough to be in a loving marriage or partnership that has endured over the years—through all the ups and downs. Yet, aging can present its own set of challenges in a marriage and it is very important that couples have the tools to face those challenges in a healthy way. […]

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Make Date Night A Priority

Do you remember your first date? My first date was with a boy named Jordan who I had band class with. I got to know him at a school dance and he asked me to the movies when it was over. I couldn’t wait to go home and tell my mom, I thought I could […]

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Utilizing the Resources Around Us

Guilt. This single word can be used to describe so many people and the feelings that they have when caring for a loved one. They may have guilt over how much they are or are not doing or feeling guilty about not knowing if what they are doing is right. It is going to be […]

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Keeping Halloween Happy

  Halloween is a fun time for most kids and their parents. Well, after The Perfect Costume has been found anyway. The candy, costumes, and over-stimulation of the day is what makes many kids love the day. But for a growing portion of our community Halloween can cause undue stress and anxiety. Elderly loved ones […]

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What to Do when Caregiving Boundaries Become Blurred

Caregiving relationships can be wonderful, and complicated. We have talked about setting boundaries in these relationships, but despite your best efforts, you may still find yourself in an uncomfortable or unpleasant situation with your client or caregiver. What do you do? Don’t lose your temper. Caregiving situations are vulnerable situations, for everyone involved. It’s easy […]

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Help for Every Stage of Life

  When someone hears ‘Home Care’ most people think about care for seniors in their own homes. But at Midnight Sun we do more than just care for your elderly. We can also help you to care for the youngest members of your family. Our New Mothers program is designed to provide you with a […]

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How to Establish Healthy Boundaries in a Caregiving Relationship

It goes without saying that when you are in a caregiving relationship, you are likely treading in personal territory—emotionally and physically. Providing meaningful support to someone can be very rewarding, but it also requires a healthy understanding of boundaries and the development of positive behaviors for both the person providing the care and the person […]

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We’re Here to Help You

  Midnight Sun Home Care doesn’t just provide in-home care for seniors. We are also a resource for family and loved ones of those that need care. Sometimes, choosing to care for a loved one all on your own isn’t possible, but you still want to do some of it yourself. No matter the level […]

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Maintainable Boundaries

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.-Mark Twain The idea presented by Mark Twain is what most of us see the elderly community utilize as the backbone to their thought process. In all actuality it does matter, no matter your age or respect level. It is important […]

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