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Senior Living: What Does it Mean to Remain Independent?

midnightsuncare — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:23:13 +0000

Alaskans are an independent lot. It’s really a huge part of our identity and perspective. As we age, we often experience threats to aspects of our independence that we may have taken for granted. That’s why we’re celebrating the spirit of independence and independent living throughout the month of July—to increase dialogue about ways to […]

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The Power of Music in Senior Care: Enhancing Well-Being Through Melodies

midnightsuncare — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:10:15 +0000

Music has the remarkable ability to evoke emotions, trigger memories, and bring joy to our lives. At Midnight Sun Home Care, we understand the profound impact that music can have on the well-being of seniors. In this article, we explore the power of music in senior care and how it can enhance the quality of […]

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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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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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Why Being a Family Caregiver Is Causing One-Third of Us to Leave Our Jobs

midnightsuncare — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:00:19 +0000

Recently, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the foreground by discussing his journey of caring for his mom and the toll it took on his own life. He explained, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and peace of mind as you can possibly […]

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The Alaska Heart Run

midnightsuncare — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:26:42 +0000

Millions of Americans live with heart conditions that can turn deadly, but the American Heart Association (AHA) is committed to funding research, awareness and care. Every year, Alaskans take a Saturday in April to help to raise money for the AHA, while also practicing heart healthy habits. On April 21, joins Alaskans in the Alaska […]

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Alcohol Abuse and the Elderly

midnightsuncare — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:12:12 +0000

Alcohol – it can be used responsibility but it can also become a major health problem if abused. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and it was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma often associated with alcoholism. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. Millions of Americans suffer from […]

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The Real Cost of Alzheimer’s

midnightsuncare — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:54:58 +0000

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Recently the Alzheimer’s Association released its annual report detailing the state of Alzheimer’s in America. The report shows 5.7 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and its costing Americans $277 billion a year! But that figure isn’t the true cost. Millions of Americans take time away from work […]

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How to Spot Senior Abuse and What to Do

midnightsuncare — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:16:46 +0000

Over 28 million Americans become victims of fraud annually, and 30 percent are seniors. Criminals target seniors for many reasons including they may be more trusting, have savings and weren’t raised in an era of cyber scams. According to the National Adult Protective Services Association, “financial exploitation is a fast-growing form of abuse of seniors […]

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Love Makes You Live Longer

midnightsuncare — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:13:09 +0000

Valentine’s Day – some celebrate it as the ultimate day of love, while others call it the Hallmark holiday. Love it or leave it, whatever your take on Valentine’s Day, there are a lot of benefits to letting a little love into your life on any given day. Several studies have shown that married people […]

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