Caregiver Blogs
What To Do When You Care For A Parent And A Child
If you’re caring for both a parent or aging loved one and a child, you may find yourself struggling to manage each person’s day-to-day needs. Sunny Days In-Home Care can help you find more balance with our in-home care services for seniors. Here are some suggestions...
3 Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
In order to be healthy, seniors need to recognize how their bodies change with age and why certain foods are more beneficial than others. While everyone’s body is different, there are certain tips seniors should keep in mind when it comes to getting the nutrients...
Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
According to the American Psychological Association, 61% of Americans over the age of 65 reported that they would prefer to live in their own home as they age. Though living alone can give seniors more independence and freedom, it comes with safety risks such as...
The Difficulty of Taking Care of Aging Parents From a Distance
Many individuals aren’t able to care for their loved ones because they live too far apart or because of the emotional and physical strain of caring for elders or people with disabilities. No matter the reason, Sunny Days In-Home Care is a great in-home care option for...
Physical and Mental Health Effects of Family Caregiving
When a loved one grows older and falls ill, sustains an injury, or undergoes a major surgery, the natural next move is to start caring for that person. Yet, becoming a family caregiver takes a lot of time, effort, and responsibility. Depending on the extent of your...
The 4 Best Ways to Protect Seniors From Scams
In 2011, more than 25,500 older Americans reported sending $110 million to scammers posing as family members and claiming an injury or arrest in a foreign country. Elderly individuals are more susceptible to scammers who aim to take advantage of seniors’ sometimes...
Tips for Staying Active for Seniors with Arthritis
While painful joint inflammation can make their favorite activities and workouts difficult, seniors who have developed arthritis don’t need to give up their active lifestyle altogether. Individuals suffering from arthritis can still enjoy a relatively active lifestyle...
Signs Your Senior Needs Help At Home
If you’re living in Pittsburgh looking for in-home senior care services, consider Sunny Days In-Home Care for yourself, spouse or parent. Figuring out the best time to get in-home care for you or your loved one can be a difficult, emotionally draining process....
How to Help Your Senior When They Can No Longer Drive
In the eyes of a senior, taking away the car keys is more than a simple change in transportation. Those keys are a symbol of independence, freedom and strength, making many drivers reluctant to give them up. But, as seniors age, their eyesight, height and reaction...
Sunny Days Provides In-Home Care for Veterans
Of the approximately 21 million veterans living in the United States, thousands need assistance with basic daily activities. About 10 million of these veterans are reaching well into their 60s, 70s, and 80s, while another 2.6 million have recently returned from war....