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Holiday Depression in Elderly Adults: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
Though it may sound impossible and contradictory, as the holiday season is associated with joy and festiveness, for some seniors, holidays bring all the opposite feelings. The so-called ‘holiday depression’ in elderly adults may cause feelings of sadness, loneliness,...
Meet Amanda, December Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for December 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of December... Amanda! Amanda has been a caregiver at Sunny Days for about 1 year! She is originally from Eagle River Wisconsin, and currently lives in Amasa, Michigan with her 4 kids –...
Bathroom Safety for Seniors: Simple Home Modifications
Simple basic routines in the bathroom, like taking a shower or using the toilet, can become dangerous with diminished vision and reflexes that come with age. Yet, staying in the comfort and care of your own home is what many elderly seniors want. Continue reading this...
Finding the Best Home Care Michigan Families Trust
We understand how difficult it can be to realize that you or someone you love is in a position where home care is needed or even ordered by the physician. Naturally, the changes can feel overwhelming. But, at the same time, you all know that this type of care means...
Meet Lynnea, November Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for November 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of November... Lynnea! Lynnea has been a caregiver at Sunny Days for 4 months! She originally lived in Hollywood, Florida, and currently lives in Escanaba, Michigan with her partner and...
Meet Jennifer, October Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for October 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of October... Jennifer! Jennifer has been a caregiver with Sunny Days for 6 months! She currently lives in Skandia, and she has two sons, Christopher and Ryan. Her favorite food is pizza, and...
Soft Foods for Seniors With Swallowing Issues: Nutrition & Meal Ideas
When you discuss the idea of changing your senior loved one’s diet to a soft one, there may be some hesitancy or even reluctance, especially when talking about soft foods for seniors with swallowing issues. However, your aging loved ones need balanced nutrients more...
Meet Karen, September Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for September 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of September... Karen! Karen has been a caregiver with Sunny Days for almost 3 years! She is originally from Osseo, Wisconsin, and currently lives in Norway, Michigan. Her favorite foods...
How to Care for Aging Parents: A Complete Guide for Adult Children
Realizing that the roles have changed for you and your aging parents is never easy. As a child, you’re used to your role as the one being cared for, not the other way around. Yet, it’s simply a life cycle no one can avoid. Instead, you can take this opportunity to...
How to Become a Caregiver: Steps, Skills, and Certification You Need to Get Started
Surely, there’s no better feeling than knowing that you help make life better for the elderly, people with disabilities, people recovering from illnesses, or even veterans, while gaining something for yourself as a career. Before getting started, though, you need to...
Meet Jennifer, August Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for August 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of August... Jennifer! Jennifer has been with Sunny Days for almost a year! She is originally from Calumet and currently lives in L’Anse with her husband Craig. Together they have 6 children...
Summer Heat and the Elderly: Risks, Warning Signs, and How to Stay Safe
Summer and outdoor activities are a match made in heaven. Enjoying the sunshine, going for walks, or simply engaging in outdoor activities feels better under a warm summer sky. However, summer heat and the elderly? Well, not so much as it can pose serious health...