The holidays should be a time of gathering together with joy and love. But for many families, large gatherings can be stress inducing and a cause for months of anxiety. An estimated 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and this disease affects their whole family. We believe that every family should be able to celebrate […]
It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that families play a very important role when it comes to supporting aging loved ones. Traditionally, that support has come pretty naturally, as families often stay close together and it is just expected that the younger will take care of the aging, when the time comes. […]
When someone that you love is aging, losing their mobility, or struggling with independence it can be a stressful situation. Of course the person experiencing these life changes is going to feel the stress most directly. But that does not mean that the other people in their lives aren’t affected. Between worrying about your […]
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? […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
