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Meet Michele, our Featured Caregiver for December
December Featured CaregiverMeet our Featured Caregiver for 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 children,...
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...
Taking Care of Elderly Parents at Home: A Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
Taking care of elderly parents at home is a meaningful task—one that allows them to remain in familiar surroundings while maintaining a sense of dignity and independence. But as time goes on, many families realize that they need more support. If you're considering...
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...
Setting Boundaries With An Elderly Mother: How to Preserve Your Well-Being
Caring for your mother is a loving act. Still, it also comes with unique challenges that can take a toll on one's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Many caregivers find themselves in situations where they think, 'My elderly mother is consuming my life' as...
How To Be A Good Caregiver
As the years go by, more and more people will need help with daily tasks and personal care. By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older, so the need for caregivers will be greater. Caring for the elderly or those with disabilities can be challenging but rewarding...
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: How Do They Differ?
According to the WHO, there are more than 55 million people who have dementia worldwide, with millions more cases expected as the population ages. But there's a lot of confusion about the difference between dementia vs. Alzheimer's. The truth is, Alzheimer's is just...
Keeping the Elderly Warm in Winter: Essential Safety & Comfort Tips
As our loved ones age, their bodies change, making them more vulnerable to getting too cold, which makes keeping the elderly warm in winter even more important. Beyond the uncomfortable feeling it brings, cold temperatures can cause significant health risks, from...
How to Become a Caregiver in 2025
In 2025, the demand for caregiving is rising as people find comfort in aging at home. This shift emphasizes the need for compassionate individuals ready to impact the lives of those seeking support positively. As we anticipate this increasing demand, Sunny Days Great...
The Best Christmas Gifts For Elderly Parents
Tis the season to make our elderly parents' holidays merry and bright. If you're looking for the best Christmas gifts that balance cozy and thoughtful, you're in the right place. From comfort essentials to tech wonders, sentimental keepsakes, and even a dash of...