Choosing In-home Care a Sign of Strength?
Let’s debunk a couple of misconceptions some people hold: having a Caregiver is not a sign of weakness or surrendering your independence. It’s quite the opposite – embracing in-home senior care is a sign of strength, a profound testament to your readiness to face the challenges that can accompany the aging process. It showcases your resilience and unwavering determination to lead a life defined by your own terms.
Selecting in-home care […]
Client-Centered Care. Different…and Better!
A one-size-fits-all approach works for some companies. It’s efficient. Deliver the same service to everybody. But it’s not what most elderly or disabled care recipients want. Our clients prefer (and rightfully expect) care tailored to their specific situations, needs, goals, and preferences. In other words, client-centered care. It’s different. And better.
At Sunlight Senior Care, we sit down with new clients and their families to discuss the care services they want. […]
Senior Happiness? It’s Surprisingly Simple!
Spend time helping others! On a recent episode of the Nudge Podcast, host Phill Agnew referred to a study showing people feel happiest when socializing with family or friends. Additionally, his guest on the podcast, UCLA’s Professor Cassie Holmes, explained we crave feeling productive and having a sense of purpose. Giving some free time to help others is magical, enhancing feelings of senior happiness, productivity, and purpose.
For elderly individuals […]
“But I Don’t Need a Caregiver!”
It’s obvious to you and others. Your mother needs additional help to ensure her safety and well-being at home. You bring up the idea of hiring a Caregiver but she responds, “I don’t need a Caregiver!”
Even though aging is a natural part of life, it comes with a set of challenges that require delicate navigation. The following suggestions can help you approach this with empathy and understanding.
Recognize and respect your […]
Caregiver Backup Plan Improves Client Care
Alice and Tyrone depend on their Caregivers just to get out of bed or use the bathroom. A failure to show up can place them in an uncomfortable, vulnerable, or even dangerous situation. Still, Caregivers need time off or get sick. Is there a Caregiver backup plan?
Having a Caregiver backup plan reduces stress and anxiety for both the senior and their primary Caregiver. Caregiving can be a demanding and stressful […]
Health Risks of Senior Loneliness
Senior loneliness is a widespread issue that affects a significant number of older adults. The National Institutes of Health noted that 43% of adults aged 60 and older report feeling lonely. And the problem is getting worse, due partly to the aging of our population. Additionally, changes in family structures and social norms may mean that seniors have fewer social connections and support networks than in the past.
Elder loneliness has […]
