Caregiver Blogs
Summer Time Tips for Healthy Living
Summer’s a good time for seniors to take stock of their health and consider changes that will help them look and feel their best. Even small changes can enhance your health for the better. Cultivating healthy living habits will give you a healthier and happier outlook...
Sun’s Out Fun’s Out: Summer Activities for Seniors
Summer is officially here and we have some fun summer activities for seniors to share! After a long, cold winter, it's only natural for seniors to look forward to spending outside time in the sun during summer. Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D which helps...
Why Being a Caregiver at Sunny Days is a Fulfilling Career
Being A Caregiver Why is being a caregiver at Sunny Days is a fullfilling career? Caregiving is a rewarding and challenging field and working with Sunny Days In-Home Care provides a golden opportunity for caregivers to enhance their skills in this field. At Sunny Days...
What is the History Behind Memorial Day?
On May 28, 2018, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day in honor of the service men and women who gave their lives for their country. This holiday was originally called Decoration Day and dates back to the end of the Civil War era when special tributes were made to...
What Types of In-Home Care are Available at Sunny Days?
Caring for an aging parent at home can be a challenge. You want your loved one to have the best of care but aren’t able to provide the fulltime services they need. Sunny Days In-Home Care specializes in in-home senior care. From cooking and cleaning to personal...
5 Signs Your Loved One Needs In-Home Care
It is extremely difficult for someone who has lived independently for years to admit they may no longer be able to care for themselves or their home. In many instances, family members prefer to hide their inability to handle things because they feel embarrassed or do...
How to Make the Home Safe for Elderly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around a third of senior citizens will fall in their homes and more than 800,000 of these will result in hospital admission each year. It’s not uncommon for a fall to result in a fractured bone –...
How To Plan For After Surgery Home Care
It’s a worrying time having a loved one in the hospital, whether their stay is for a planned surgical procedure or the result of an emergency visit. Having a care plan in place after discharge is important and worth spending the time to think about now....
How to Cope with an Aging Parent
As an adult, there comes a turning point when your parent can no longer provide the support that’s been there since you were born, and you must become the care provider. Having the roles reversed can be difficult for you to cope with aging parents, but there is help...
Loneliness During the Winter Months – How to Help an Elderly Person
Loneliness During The Winter Months Loneliness during the winter months can began to set in, especially for the older generation when they left alone at home. When the winter months roll around, we often busy ourselves by getting ready for the holidays and planning...