For those who call Anchorage home, it comes as no surprise that Outside Magazine has ranked it as one of the top ten best cities in the United States. The breathtaking beauty of Anchorage is unsurpassed, from its rugged wilderness to its metropolitan destinations brimming with culture. As part of our Anchorage, AK care for […]
“Memories are the architecture of our identity.” - Unknown As human beings, our unique identities are shaped by so many influences, including the people we know, the places we live, where we visit, our careers, our hobbies, and so much more. The experiences we have with people and in various places are stored in our […]
Bringing Balance and Independence to Aging At Midnight Sun Home Care, we strive to honor and celebrate independence, individuality, and life experience while providing the kind of senior in home care in Anchorage, AK families need in order to maintain the lifestyles they want. We take the time to actively listen to and get to know […]
Every 13 seconds and older adult is treated in the emergency for a fall related injury. Falling is the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for elderly Americans. But aging doesn’t necessarily mean that your older loved ones have to fall. There are certain risk factors that you can look for that will […]
Last week we talked about ways to help seniors overcome mental barriers keeping them from achieving their fitness resolutions. Keeping your body healthy is something most people have a god idea how to do. Finding the motivation takes some more effort, but we know what we should be doing. Mental health isn’t as clear. […]
The holidays should be a time of gathering together with joy and love. But for many families, large gatherings can be stress inducing and a cause for months of anxiety. An estimated 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and this disease affects their whole family. We believe that every family should be able to celebrate […]
Halloween is a fun time for most kids and their parents. Well, after The Perfect Costume has been found anyway. The candy, costumes, and over-stimulation of the day is what makes many kids love the day. But for a growing portion of our community Halloween can cause undue stress and anxiety. Elderly loved ones […]
We have all had those times in public where we’ve seen people not being treated well by those around them. Many of these instances occur when one individual is taking care of another, such as a parent with a child or a caregiver with a client. It is a natural reaction for us to judge […]
For many people, night time is their greatest concern when it comes to caring for an elderly family member. Worries about falls, wandering, health emergencies, or even just not wanting someone you love to be lonely are all very common and very normal. These issues make choosing Assisted Living communities nearly impossible because they […]
As we age, the logistics of our life often change—we may retire, move to a new community and lose some dear friends and family to illness or relocation of their own. We might not have as many opportunities to socialize, but that doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t make them. In fact, there is ample […]
