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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s inevitable: when summer begins to wind down, we often find ourselves winding down with it. We might experience a little let down—sad that the days are getting shorter, so much of what we had to look forward to in the summer has now passed, and mobility and flexibility will soon be hampered by less […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]