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How to Help Seniors Around You Avoid Loneliness and Isolation

midnightsuncare — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 19:39:11 +0000

With more than 325 million people living in the US alone, it is difficult to envision that senior loneliness is so far-reaching. Regardless, more than 50% of all the elderly live by themselves, and over a million of them are thought to be experiencing chronic loneliness. Almost half of the elderly surveyed stated that their […]

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Alaska Home Care Tips for Seniors: How to Avoid the Holiday Blues

midnightsuncare — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 19:57:04 +0000

Ah, the holidays: they’re sometimes the most wonderful period of the year, or perhaps the most challenging. For some older adults who have lost family members, are struggling with chronic medical conditions, or are experiencing isolation and loneliness, the holiday season can lead to depression. And, the family caregivers who care for a loved one […]

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6 Holiday Risks to Your Elders

midnightsuncare — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:31:50 +0000

We’ve already talked about how you can make the holidays a joyful and productive time with your elderly loved ones. But, there are also holiday-specific situations that can put your elders at risk. Let’s look at a few: 1) Complications with medications: The holidays are a time of indulgence, and for many that includes alcohol. […]

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