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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 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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Caregiver Spotlight: Sharon Ameline

midnightsuncare — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 21:22:12 +0000

MSHC Caregiver Sharon Ameline approaches every day with her clients with one goal in mind, “to make them have a smile every day.” Sharon is MSHC’s longest-serving employee; she’s been with the company for 15 years. “I was like, what do I do for a job,” said Sharon. “I’ve raised four kids, I’ve been a […]

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Every Season is the Giving Season | Midnight Sun Home Care Gives Back to Anchorage Community

midnightsuncare — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 21:18:41 +0000

The weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas are often called the season of giving. We see toy drives, food drives and exchange gifts with each other. And while it is wonderful the holidays remind us to give to those less fortunate than us, at Midnight Sun Home Care we try to give back to our community […]

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World Alzheimer’s Month

midnightsuncare — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:29:41 +0000

Whether it’s a parent, grandparent or relative, most people know someone affected by Alzheimer’s. Today, 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, which is the six-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. With millions of people either living with Alzheimer’s or watching family members struggle with the […]

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The Benefits of Breastfeeding

midnightsuncare — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:36:31 +0000

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months. Breastfeeding can be hard work and mothers need support but for many women the benefits for both mom and baby, outweigh any obstacles. Nutrition All the vitamins and nutrients babies need for the first six months of life […]

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