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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...
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...
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...
How To Keep Elderly Warm in Winter
As our loved ones age, their bodies change, making them more vulnerable to getting too cold. Beyond the uncomfortable feeling it brings - cold temperatures can cause significant health risks, from hypothermia to increased susceptibility to illnesses like the flu....