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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We have all had those times in public where we’ve seen people not being treated well by those around them. Many of these instances occur when one individual is taking care of another, such as a parent with a child or a caregiver with a client. It is a natural reaction for us to judge […]
When your loved one reaches an age where they need help for daily living, it may become blurred what appropriate behavior you should exhibit. It is important that you make the decision for both you and your loved one in the type of role you will be part of during the changes that are sure […]
Life happens. We understand that things come up, situations change, and alterations in care need to be made. And, since most of what we do involves heath care, those shifts don’t always happen at predictable or convenient times. Ideally, we would like to have 24-48 hours’ notice of any necessary changes to your care plan. […]
You suspect that your elder loved one is suffering from drug abuse or addiction. What do you do? It’s hard to even think about this or believe it and when it seems like it is likely, it’s even harder to act. None of us want to admit there might be a problem with a loved […]
In-home care can be affordable. On average, seniors need about twenty hours per week of in-home assistance in order to remain independent in their home. Compared to the cost of selling a home, moving belongings, and paying rent at an assisted living center, the monetary cost of twenty hours of in-home care is much […]
Matchmaking is a word that tends to conjure up visions of blind dates or scenes from Fiddler on the Roof. But it’s a word that really applies to what we do with our clients and our caregivers. Thankfully in our version you don’t need to carry a tune or suffer through an awkward dinner. When […]
Being the addict is never the hardest part of an addiction. It is being the love one watching the addict suffer from their affliction. Addiction is much harder to overcome than it is to be caught in its grasp. The great writer, T.S Eliot, once said "It is never too late to be what you […]
