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Home Care for Seniors: A Before-and-After Comparison
In-home care can make a huge difference for seniors who need assistance to maintain an independent life. For those who are isolated, have limited mobility or are experiencing the onset of dementia, home care for seniors can curtail the need for assisted living,...
How Short-Term Respite Care and In-Home Care Ease the Transition from Hospital to Home
The phrase goes, “Home, sweet home.” No one ever said, “Hospital, sweet hospital.” Coming home after an extended hospital stay is a relief and can be a happy day. Overcoming any serious illness or injury should be a time for excitement and celebration. Yet, this is...
How Technology Can Augment In Home Care for Elderly
When your aging loved one lives alone or is by himself or herself for many hours per day, it can be scary and nerve-wracking. You find yourself worrying about falls, medical emergencies, accidents and social isolation. If your loved one suffers from dementia, you...
Figuring Out How to Care for Someone With Dementia or Alzheimer’s
The progression of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms usually happens gradually, creeping in like a slowly moving storm cloud. Things don’t seem that bad, but it can get dark -- quickly. Watching your loved one experience this transition can be scary and...
Make Senior Home Care One of the Top 5 Things to Plan for As You Age
Aging happens naturally, but aging well requires a plan. As people start to age, many start taking steps to eat better, exercise regularly and organize and streamline their lives to set them up for a healthy future. But they shouldn’t stop there. Healthy aging should...
5 Ways In-Home Respite Care Helps Alleviate Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers have the perfect name — they’re always giving of their own time and energy for the benefit of a loved one. According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million Americans act as a caregiver for an older, disabled or chronically ill loved one,...
Biggest Risks That Cause People to Seek Home Care for Seniors
When the tasks of daily life become more difficult for an older person living at home, it’s important to ensure their safety by considering the risks and then planning ways to keep them safe. There are a number of issues that can occur when an older person is living...
What to do When You’re Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is devastating for any family. Though the illness can take months or even years to advance, it’s natural to consider what your situation might be like in the future. You and your loved ones will have many questions and concerns,...
Get Answers About In-Home Care for Seniors With Dementia
If you’re in search of in-home care for a senior with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you already know how these conditions are different from any other physical ailment. Seeing a loved one suffer from memory loss is uniquely difficult, and coordinating care for them...
Great Senior Home Care Starts With Listening to Clients
Each client comes to Sunny Days In-Home Care with different needs, concerns and fears. We personalize our in-home care services to make sure we deliver home care for seniors and others that makes them feel comfortable and appreciated, while giving peace of mind to...