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What Makes Compassionate Caregivers?
Whether you’re deciding on caregiving as your career prospect or circumstances require you to step into the role for your loved one, hats off to you. Caregiving is more than a duty or job; it is a rewarding responsibility that requires compassion and dedication....
Meet Alec, May Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for May 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of May... Alec! Alec has been with Sunny Days for 14 months! He lives in Gwinn with his beagle Goose. His favorite food is pastys and he enjoys listening to rock music. A fun fact about Alec is...
How to Talk to Your Loved One About In-Home Care
Even though it can be hard, discussing in-home care with your loved one is the first necessary step in their well-being. This conversation won’t be as tough with some preparation and the right approach to foster understanding and discuss a plan that prioritizes your...
Meet Tammy, April Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for April 2025Meet our featured caregiver for the month of April… Tammy. Tammy has worked with Sunny Days Great Lakes for a year and eight months. She is from Waukegan, Illinois. She currently lives in Caspian, Michigan alongside her two dogs, her...
Understanding Alzheimer’s In-Home Care
A staggering number of 203,000 seniors in Michigan are living with Alzheimer's, a type of dementia that causes as many as 380,000 family members to have to care for them. However, what you should know is that caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other types of...
Meet Christopher, March Featured Caregiver!
Featured Caregiver for March 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of March… Christopher! Christopher has been with the Sunny Days Family for one year and is originally from Iron Mountain and still resides in the area with his family. He has his partner...
Winter Safety For Seniors at Home
Although winter is almost over, living in a home alone for the rest of the cold weather days has many challenges for older adults. Low temperatures, less daylight, and snow make it harder for them to stay comfortable at home. These tips on winter safety for seniors...
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...