We are upon the season when our thoughts naturally turn toward home, to warm cozy kitchens, the irresistible aroma of cookies and pies in the oven and the anticipation of joyous family gatherings. Typically, this is also the time of the year when attention is often placed upon wide-eyed youngsters and their joyous moments. However, […]
This time of year most people are exploding with joy, love, laughter and cheer. The holidays are a time to be thankful and embrace our loved ones. It is a time for celebrations, family and rest, if you can sneak that in. However, this may not be the case for our elders. For some elders […]
EVERYONE benefits from gratitude, in numerous aspects of life. Gratitude: Makes us happier Improves our health Deepens relationships Increases productivity Brings relaxation Cultivates resilience Improves sleep The list goes on and on. We’ve already talked about how you can show gratitude to the elderly people in your life, but we wanted to talk a little […]
It goes without saying that gratitude makes us all healthier and it shouldn’t be reserved only for the holiday season. Now that we’ve said what goes without saying, we’ll also acknowledge that it is easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of life and the stress and logistics—so much so, that we temporarily forget […]
“In a matter of a few minutes, Midnight Sun became an integral part of our lives and in an hour we all went home! It was “normal” immediately! They are so much a part of our lives and our family that we think of them as such. His caregivers actively and passionately provide superb care […]
At Midnight Sun Home Care, family is something we value so highly. We understand the importance of the bond between parent and child and the need for support among siblings. Dealing with the care of an aging loved can add a great deal of stress to the entire dynamic. When home care is not in […]
November marks National Family Caregiver Month. It’s a time to thank, recognize and support caregivers who make personal sacrifices on a daily basis caring for a loved one. They give so much and ask for so little in return. Many family caregivers don’t think of themselves as caregivers and don’t expect any kind of acknowledgement […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We think it is an appropriate time to talk about cancer in aging adults. We know, people get nervous or frustrated when we talk about aging and adding the word cancer to the conversation makes us want to avoid it all together. But, the good news is that […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We think it is an appropriate time to talk about cancer in aging adults. It’s easy to say, “Yeah, I know what cancer is.” And most of us do—but we’d rather not think about it. That’s why we often ignore the signs or don’t take preventative measures. But, […]
In life, I like to think, that we all start out hoping for the best; the best for not only ourselves but those we care about. Not one person can plan to have cancer, or expect to hear a diagnosis of such. It’s a devastating reality for many people to know they are about to […]
