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Etiquette for Addressing Older People: Avoid “Young Lady/Young Man”

Sweetie, honey, dear, young lady/man - terms of endearment like these may be appreciated when spoken by our husband or wife or when directed to our very young children, but how do senior citizens react to them? In a word, most older people are offended by these derogatory comments. And despite the fact that doctors, […]

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It’s Not Your Fault and You Can’t Do It All | Home Care in Anchorage, AK

There’s no emotional roller coaster quite like the one ridden by family members providing home care in Anchorage AK for an aging or chronically ill loved one. In fact, very few if any emotions don't come into play at one time or another during caregiving – and sometimes, the full spectrum of emotions can happen entirely in one […]

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How to Talk About Fall Prevention

Talking to our elderly loved ones about fall prevention can be challenging, as with many issues that arise around the topic of aging. Often times, it’s really hard for people to accept that their ability to get around is compromised or that their sense of independence is declining. As we’ve talked about before, many falls […]

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8 Signs That You or Your Loved One Could Suffer a Debilitating Fall

September is Fall Prevention Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, one in every three adults aged 65 or older will suffer a fall. It is likely that such a fall will result in moderate to severe injuries, including hip fractures and head trauma. It is also well known […]

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5 Keys to Helping Seniors Remain Independent

Now that we’ve talked about what independence really means for most seniors, let’s look at a few important keys to helping seniors remain independent, for as long as possible. Keep Healthy Paying attention to your health is one of the most important things you can do for your independence: Exercise regularly—we already talked a lot […]

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An End of Summer Checklist For Seniors and Their Loved Ones

In Alaska (and other places with distinct seasons) the end of summer can bring on a whole range of emotions and also trigger changes in our daily patterns. It can be a fun time of year, but it also might be a time of year that causes a little anxiety for us. As we get […]

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Midnight Sun Home Care Receives the Home Care Standards Bureau A+ Rating.

Anchorage, AK – Midnight Sun Home Care of Anchorage announced today that it is the recipient of the A+ Rating by Home Care Standards Bureau (HCSB).  The HCSB A+ Rating is given to non-medical home care agencies that meet stringent standards and ongoing verification. The A+ Rating assists prospective clients, discharge planners, and other professionals, in […]

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Midnight Sun Charity Golf Classic Swings into Success

Wasilla, Alaska- On June 20th, 2014, Alaskans stayed up into the late hours of the night, celebrating summer solstice and raising $3,850 for the Arthritis Foundation. Midnight Sun Home Care, a business that provides in-home care for seniors and other adult needs, teamed up with Beacon Media+ Marketing and held Alaska’s first Midnight Sun Charity […]

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6 Reasons Why Family Fitness Should Include Seniors

It’s fun and fitness month at Midnight Sun Home Care! June, in Alaska, just makes us want to get out and get active. To celebrate, we’re talking about how seniors and their families can do this in a safe, informed and enjoyable way.  And, we’re helping you do that too, by launching our Senior Fitness […]

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Three Fit and Inspiring Seniors

It’s fun and fitness month at Midnight Sun Home Care! June, in Alaska, just makes us want to get out and get active. To celebrate, we’re talking about how seniors and their families can do this in a safe, informed and enjoyable way. And, we’re helping you do that too, by launching our Senior Fitness […]

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