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Helping Elderly Parents with Finances Is Easier with These Tips

midnightsuncare — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:53 +0000

Helping elderly parents with finances can be challenging for a variety of reasons. And for a large number of today’s older adults, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from many years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it may be difficult for them to share access to finances with […]

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5 Ways a Geriatric Care Manager Can Change a Senior’s Life

midnightsuncare — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:00:52 +0000

Family care providers recognize that navigating the process of locating appropriate care resources for a senior can feel like trying to cross the ocean in a rowboat – blindfolded, and blindsided by the buffeting waves and winds. The chances of arriving safely to your destination are fairly slim without having the necessary tools, and an […]

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8 Key Health Benefits of Laughter: Care Tips From the Anchorage Senior Services Team

midnightsuncare — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:00:10 +0000

Have you ever caught yourself preparing to bubble over with uncontrollable laughter at the most inopportune moment – in a packed elevator, a hushed waiting room, or a religious service? While there are, of course, times when we need to control the silliness, author Jane Heller says that, “Humor can keep us balanced, even in […]

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Acceptance: Getting Help at Home For Chronic Disease Care Is Not Giving Up

midnightsuncare — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:00:28 +0000

In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It is a frequent feeling for many family caregivers when their loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition, such as dementia. Even though this can generate some measure of comfort in believing that life can go on like […]

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Understanding Cancer Brings New Insights For Treatments and Prevention

midnightsuncare — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:43:08 +0000

Each year since 1999, we’ve realized an ever-increasing decline in cancer-related deaths, an encouraging development that’s poised to carry on as experts gain a greater understanding of cancer, its causes, and new and better treatment options. Nevertheless, cancer is still among the primary causes of death in America, second only to heart disease – making […]

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The Benefits of Technology For Seniors Who Want to Age in Place

midnightsuncare — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:37:55 +0000

Whether you are attempting to tune a guitar, study a new language, or simply add dogs’ ears to a selfie, there is an app for that! And for seniors who elect to age in place, the benefits of technology are often an essential component in improving safety, comfort, and overall quality of life. Take Amazon’s […]

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Alaska Home Health Pros Share Latest Recommendations on Senior Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar

midnightsuncare — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:00:41 +0000

The newest recommendations from the Endocrine Society concerning the elderly and diabetes are surprising, to say the least: lower blood sugar is not always best. And for individuals who have been keeping a routine of finger pricks, insulin injections, and thorough tracking of food consumed, this alteration may be a bit difficult to swallow. Known […]

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Replace Caregiver Fatigue with Joy with These Tips

midnightsuncare — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:00:17 +0000

Our facial expressions display so much to those around us, and when you’re experiencing an abnormal degree of stress, well-meaning friends and family will certainly notice it, perhaps encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it will take so much more than a couple of words to turn our mood around. […]

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Make the Most of Your Next Visit with Your Primary Care Doctor

midnightsuncare — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:00:15 +0000

On any given day, a physician usually has approximately 20 patients to see – combined with phone calls, paperwork, and other administrative duties. It leaves precious little time spent with each person, which explains why it’s crucial to optimize that time and ensure you clearly understand the results of each visit. At Midnight Sun Home […]

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Research Shows Top Senior Care Fear: Making a Mistake

midnightsuncare — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:00:03 +0000

“Of course Grandpa can move in with me!” Increasingly more family senior care providers are making this noble choice every day, signifying the beginning of lifestyle changes they may only fully understand when immersed in them. And while the rewards of providing care for an older family member are immeasurable, they are not without a […]

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