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Meet Melissa, February Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for February 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of February…Melissa! Melissa has been with the Sunny Days Family for one year. She’s originally from Green Bay but currently resides in Escanaba with her thirteen-year-old son Ethan, their...
Meet Michelle, our first Featured Caregiver of 2025!
Featured Caregiver for January 2025Meet our first Featured Caregiver for 2025…Michelle! Michelle has been with the Sunny Days Great Lakes family for almost a year. She’s originally from Monona but currently resides in Marinette. She has a 22-year-old son named Gavin,...
The Importance of Respite Care For Family Caregivers
Even though caring for one of your family members is a no-brainer duty, the journey itself can be exhausting. It can lead to physical fatigue, isolation, or worse, burnout. Hence, a preventative measure in respite care should be taken to ensure the sustainability of...
Why Personalized In-Home Care Is The Future Of Senior Support
There's truly no other place like home. And, what better way to embrace later years than by staying in this particular place where most people feel happiest and most comfortable? This can make a difference in a senior’s quality of life. However, as aging brings its...
Meet Michele, our Featured Caregiver for December
December Featured CaregiverMeet our Featured Caregiver for the month of December… Michele! Michele has been with the Sunny Days Great Lakes Family for five months! She’s originally from Marquette and still resides in the area with her family. She has three beautiful...
How Long Do You Need A Caregiver After Hip Replacement Surgery
If you or a loved one experiences persistent hip pain or stiffness that disrupts daily life due to conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteonecrosis, and you’ve exhausted nonsurgical options without relief, hip replacement surgery can be...
5 Compelling Reasons to Become a Caregiver
With an aging population and a growing need for personalized in-home support, the choice to become a caregiver is a meaningful career path. As more seniors choose to age in place, Sunny Days Great Lakes provides critical support to ensure individuals can age...
How to Ensure Proper Nutrition on a Soft Diet for Seniors
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. However, your aging loved ones need balanced nutrients more than ever to help them thrive in their golden period. So, there has to be a...
How Memory Games Can Improve Quality of Life for Seniors
Maintaining good mental health and cognitive function becomes increasingly important as we age. For seniors, keeping their minds sharp and engaged can significantly impact their well-being and quality of life. One effective tool for achieving this in older adults is...
Signs It’s Time to Consider Professional In-Home Care
As our loved ones age, the journey of caregiving often becomes increasingly complex, challenging both our emotional resilience and physical capabilities. While the desire to provide care is deeply rooted in love and commitment, there comes a point when considering...