Caregiver Blogs

For older individuals, living alone can often lead to isolation, malnutrition, misuse of medication, and undiagnosed medical problems like vision or hearing loss. However, living alone does not have to mean going through life alone. At Sunny Days In-Home Care, we...

Cynthia McDonald originally thought her career would be spent as a schoolteacher, caring for the minds of young children. In 1976, she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education. However, years later she found her true calling —...

In-home care can make a huge difference for seniors who need assistance to maintain an independent life. For those who are isolated, have limited mobility or are experiencing the onset of dementia, home care for seniors can curtail the need for assisted living,...

The phrase goes, “Home, sweet home.” No one ever said, “Hospital, sweet hospital.” Coming home after an extended hospital stay is a relief and can be a happy day. Overcoming any serious illness or injury should be a time for excitement and celebration. Yet, this is...

When your aging loved one lives alone or is by himself or herself for many hours per day, it can be scary and nerve-wracking. You find yourself worrying about falls, medical emergencies, accidents and social isolation. If your loved one suffers from dementia, you...

The progression of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms usually happens gradually, creeping in like a slowly moving storm cloud. Things don’t seem that bad, but it can get dark -- quickly. Watching your loved one experience this transition can be scary and...

Aging happens naturally, but aging well requires a plan. As people start to age, many start taking steps to eat better, exercise regularly and organize and streamline their lives to set them up for a healthy future. But they shouldn’t stop there. Healthy aging should...

Caregivers have the perfect name — they’re always giving of their own time and energy for the benefit of a loved one. According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million Americans act as a caregiver for an older, disabled or chronically ill loved one,...

When the tasks of daily life become more difficult for an older person living at home, it’s important to ensure their safety by considering the risks and then planning ways to keep them safe. There are a number of issues that can occur when an older person is living...