Is It Time for Help? Identifying When Aging Parents Require Support
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-08T04:41:32-05:00This guide helps you identify key indicators and provides actionable steps to ensure your aging parents receive the care they need.
Five Reasons You Will Love Being a Caregiver
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:35-05:00It’s been said that “The only way to do a great job is to love what you do.” What is it about caregiving that many find so rewarding? Based on our experience, here are five reasons we hear most from caregivers about why they are so passionate about their careers.
Companion Care: Don’t Miss This Key Benefit!
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:34-05:00Tom, in his late 70s, was in reasonably good health, though his diabetes had caused eye problems and neuropathy in his feet. Not long after moving into a senior community, Tom fell and broke his ankle. With a motorized scooter, Tom was able to still get around. While initially a blessing, the scooter became a crutch, as Tom preferred its ease and became increasingly sedentary. Tom hired a caregiver, Danny, to help with laundry, cleaning, and changing the bed sheets. Beyond the caregiving tasks, Tom looked forward to his caregiver visits and the two became fast friends. Noticing Tom’s increasing apathy [...]
The 7 Most Common Duties Of a Caregiver
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:34-05:00Caregiving is a wonderful career if you love helping people. You get to spend your day making a positive difference in people’s lives, and you deliver something nobody else can – the ability to help a senior age gracefully at home and not in a nursing home or other type of institution.
9 Common Myths About Caregiving
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:34-05:00Millions of paid caregivers proudly serve on the front lines of America’s healthcare system each day. Many of those dedicated professionals help older adults lead independent lifestyles in the safety and comfort of their own homes. As the U.S. population continues to age, the need for home care workers will continue to rise dramatically over the next decade.
What is the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care?
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:34-05:00Whether you’re an elderly care recipient or a concerned family member, knowing how to tell the difference between home care and home health care will no doubt matter when important decisions weigh in the balance.
5 Easy Steps to Become a Professional Caregiver
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:33-05:00A rapidly aging population combined with a heightened desire to age in place has created the “perfect storm” for employment opportunities within home care. If becoming a professional caregiver interests you, this handy roadmap could be your pathway to success.
Value of Caregivers to the Aging Population
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:33-05:00The value of professional caregivers cannot be overstated. It's a career that really makes a difference in the lives of many seniors! See if it's a good fit for you.
Top 10 Traits of a Caregiver
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:33-05:00What does it take to be a good caregiver? Read on to learn more about the top qualities that professional caregivers should have.
Trip and Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
Sunlight Senior Care2025-03-03T17:06:33-05:00One of the biggest fears for that aged 65-and-over is tripping and falling. In fact, one-in-four older Americans trip and fall every year, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the elderly population.
