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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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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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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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Making sure your important papers are in order

midnightsuncare — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:21:35 +0000

Get Your Important Papers in Order What happens after you die, and end of life care conversations are never fun to have, but they’re very important. It doesn’t matter how old you are – there are certain documents you need to have in place. Without these documents, your family may not carry out your wishes […]

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Sleep awareness week - the health benefits, how to do it

midnightsuncare — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:10:39 +0000

Your Day Begins With Sleep A cup of coffee, a hot shower or a morning workout – most people have something that helps jumpstart the day. However, your day really begins with sleep. That’s the focus of the National Sleep Foundation’s 2018 Sleep Awareness Week. Sleep is one of the most important things you can […]

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Be Heart Healthy This Month

midnightsuncare — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:18:05 +0000

February is the month of love. In addition to showing some love for the people in your life, consider showing your heart some love this month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S. The American Heart Association suggests these four tips for improving your heart health: Eat […]

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Earthquake Safety for Seniors | Anchorage, Alaska

midnightsuncare — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:00:14 +0000

On January 23, 2018, thousands of Alaskans were shaking in their beds when a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the Gulf of Alaska. The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings, sending people to higher ground and shelters. Luckily, there were no reports of damage from the earthquake and the tsunami warning was cancelled without incident. However, cases […]

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Improving Senior Financial Literacy

midnightsuncare — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 21:12:51 +0000

In 2004, the American Society on Aging sponsored a study to evaluate the financial knowledge of Americans age 50 and older, which included a survey of three simple yes/no questions that assessed the knowledge of the respondents on concepts such as inflation, risk diversification and interest rates.* A t that time only one third of […]

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Glaucoma Awareness Month

midnightsuncare — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:59:57 +0000

January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, a sight-stealing disease affecting more than 3 million people. Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve and for the millions of people sufferi ng from glaucoma, its effects often sneak up on them. As much as 40 percent of a person’s vision can be lost without a person noticing, giving the […]

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