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What Is a Care Assessment and Why Should I Schedule It?

2023-12-07T18:51:42-05:00

All too often we hear from clients like Jack and Meghan who regret having “put off” arranging for help at home. Things didn’t get better. It was always on their mind. Looking into in-home care services is a wise first step. Your situation, needs and goals are unique to you. That’s why we meet face-to-face in the home for the Care Assessment so that we can understand care needs and answer your questions in the context of your specific situation. What does this Care Assessment consist of? 1. Getting acquainted You might think of the Care Assessment as a “first date.” [...]

What Is a Care Assessment and Why Should I Schedule It?2023-12-07T18:51:42-05:00

Embracing Comfort and Connection: Help With Sundowning

2023-11-30T07:00:46-05:00

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia comes with its unique challenges, and sundowning, a phenomenon experienced in the late afternoon and early evening, can add an extra layer of complexity. Understanding and responding with compassion can make a significant difference in your loved one's well-being. Here are some positive and uplifting tips for family members and caregivers to help with sundowning. Be Present with Love and Understanding. When sundowning sets in, sudden behavioral changes can be overwhelming. Instead of feeling helpless, remember that your presence alone can be a source of comfort. Offer a listening ear and a [...]

Embracing Comfort and Connection: Help With Sundowning2023-11-30T07:00:46-05:00

Don’t Forget This Proven Dementia Treatment

2023-11-16T12:00:49-05:00

Doris was an independent, take-charge individual, who prided herself on her self-sufficiency. A tireless worker, she was regarded in her community and at church as a resourceful person who got things done. Still, life had dealt her a tough hand, having lost her only daughter to breast cancer and then her husband to lung cancer. Then came her own diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Following the diagnosis, Doris slowly pulled back. Though she enjoyed it, she stopped volunteering at the library. Church attendance became more erratic. Doris’s niece and her husband, the only family living nearby, took on increasing caregiving responsibilities for [...]

Don’t Forget This Proven Dementia Treatment2023-11-16T12:00:49-05:00

What You Can Do: Sibling Disagreement Over Mom’s Care

2023-11-02T08:00:18-04:00

Mom had another fall at her birthday party.  Fortunately, you were there. But next time she might not be so lucky.  The good news is this time Mom didn’t dismiss the idea of possibly making a change. The bad news is that you and your siblings are in disagreement over mom’s care. First and foremost, try to understand and abide by Mom’s concerns and wishes. Caring for an aged parent can be a challenging and emotional journey, and her support of various care options makes a huge difference. This is a time when families should ideally come together to support their [...]

What You Can Do: Sibling Disagreement Over Mom’s Care2023-11-02T08:00:18-04:00

Neuropathy Relief Might Be Easier Than You Realize!

2023-10-26T07:30:56-04:00

We’ve been talking with more elders who are living with peripheral neuropathy. That tingling, numbness, or pain in the extremities, especially feet, is more common than most people realize. Yale Medicine suggests “People are more likely to develop peripheral neuropathy as they age.” What might surprise you is the incredible potential for relief and hope that can be found, especially through the positive changes diet can bring in managing and treating this condition. Neuropathy relief might be easier than you realize! What it is: Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that are located outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) [...]

Neuropathy Relief Might Be Easier Than You Realize!2023-10-26T07:30:56-04:00

Gold? Stocks? Hiring a Caregiver? What’s your best investment?

2023-10-19T07:30:13-04:00

Yes, hiring a Caregiver can actually deliver a better return on investment (ROI) than gold or stocks. Consider Meghan and Jack’s story: A jarring crash shattered the tranquility of that fateful afternoon. Jack’s health had been declining, but very gradually. His family, and in particular his daughter Meghan, had been grappling with the idea of hiring a Caregiver for him. Yet, the idea of the cost involved had left them hesitating. That fateful afternoon, Meghan received a frantic call from a neighbor, her heart sinking as she listened to the trembling voice on the other end of the line. Jack had [...]

Gold? Stocks? Hiring a Caregiver? What’s your best investment?2023-10-19T07:30:13-04:00

Silent Sacrifices: Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Being a Family Caregiver

2023-10-07T07:30:03-04:00

Being a family Caregiver is often a heartfelt choice we make when our parents’ health starts to decline. It’s a way to give back for all the love and care they’ve provided throughout our lives. However, it can also bring about some unspoken challenges. Here, we shine a light on these challenges, because acknowledging them is the first step towards addressing and overcoming them. At Times You Feel Overwhelmed  As a family Caregiver, you don’t hear it often enough, but let us say it loud and clear: Thank you for all you are doing! Still, being a family Caregiver can be [...]

Silent Sacrifices: Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Being a Family Caregiver2023-10-07T07:30:03-04:00

How Aging Affects Sleep – And What Can You Do About It!

2023-09-21T07:00:31-04:00

Few things compare with waking up completely refreshed and rested.  In fact, a good night’s sleep helps improve concentration and focus, strengthen new memories, and connect those new memories with older ones. And it’s not all in your head. Deep sleep boosts your energy, helps repair muscle injuries, rejuvenates your skin, and strengthens your immune system, helping prevent disease. But aging affects sleep. Common changes include feeling a bit sleepier earlier in the evening, waking up earlier in the morning, or not sleeping as deeply. Such changes are normal. Problems getting to sleep aren’t a normal part of the aging process, [...]

How Aging Affects Sleep – And What Can You Do About It!2023-09-21T07:00:31-04:00

Can Alzheimer’s Patients Sign Legal Documents?

2023-09-07T17:12:34-04:00

That was the quandary a family we were talking with was facing. Can Alzheimer's patients sign legal documents? Was it too late to appoint powers of attorney? Create health care directives, or update mom's will? Sunlight recently spoke with Mary Vandenack and Marian Weaver with Vandenack Weaver LLC, an Omaha-based law firm that specializes in elder law. Mary Vandenack brings more than three decades of experience and profound insights into the realm of elder law. Marian Weaver, the firm’s Life Care Planning Care Coordinator, offers a distinct perspective on holistic planning. Mary Vandenack According to Vandenack, “An Alzheimer’s (or [...]

Can Alzheimer’s Patients Sign Legal Documents?2023-09-07T17:12:34-04:00

Lighting for Seniors – Making a Remarkable Difference

2023-09-07T07:00:38-04:00

Maxine loved to read, but she had almost given up on it. She had been given some large print books, but that didn’t really help. Then her Caregiver moved her favorite chair near the window and removed the screen from that window. What a wonderful gift! She could “see” again! Lighting for seniors matters. Since hearing noises outside Friday night, Timothy had stayed inside and left his drapes closed. By Wednesday, when our Caregiver arrived, he was feeling “down”. He also seemed confused. The Caregiver assured Timothy everything was normal outside. About an hour into her care shift, Timothy agreed to [...]

Lighting for Seniors – Making a Remarkable Difference2023-09-07T07:00:38-04:00

Sunlight Senior Care is the premier care provider for non-medical in-home care, in Lincoln, Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Des Moines.

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Omaha
319 South 17th Street,
Suite #726
Omaha, NE 68102
402-421-1119

Lincoln
8055 O Street, #119B
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-200-5555

Des Moines
1101 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-335-4075

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