Need Help Caring For A Loved One At Home?
Whether you’re caring for an elderly parent, a spouse with a chronic illness, or someone with special needs, the responsibility can quickly take a toll on your well-being. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure about where to turn for help. But you don’t have to travel this journey alone.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to family and friends for support. Caregiving can be a full-time job. It’s okay to ask […]
How Much Does In-Home Senior Care Cost?
She’s no longer paying $55 per hour. We recently welcomed a new client who told us she had been paying her former provider $55 per hour. While it’s hard to put a price tag on the value of the care services we provide, we also realize that such high fees put needed care out of the reach of many people.
Caring for the elderly at home need not be so expensive. […]
1 In 2 Seniors Fail To Take Medications As Prescribed
Recently we noticed one of our new clients that lives alone whom we see daily was having wide swings in terms of energy and mood. When we asked him about it, he admitted he might not have been taking all of his medications. He got a pill box and his nurse helped organize his medications in it. His ‘morning’ compartment alone has ten pills! Within a couple days, both his […]
When is the right time for in-home care?
We’ve helped lots of people wrestling with this question. Choosing to have an in-home Caregiver is a major decision. While everyone’s situation is different, consider the following:
- Are there things you or your loved one has difficulty with that a caregiver could do, such as assisting with meal prep, laundry, or cleaning?
- Is a chronic illness or injury limiting mobility?
- Are you seeing balance issues and concerned about falls?
- Could […]
The 4 Top Concerns About Growing Older
Losing your independence is the greatest concern Americans have about getting older, as reported in a 2021 poll by AP-NORC. We all want to be independent, make our own choices and do what we want when we want to. Being able to remain in your home is an integral component of independence. Hundreds of people have opted to have a Sunlight Caregiver, choosing to maintain their independence!
Being […]
How to Stay Independent While Aging
Giving up the house where you’ve celebrated holidays and made memories can be heartbreaking. Most want to stay in the comfort of their own home as they grow older. In this article, we’ll discuss what you should do to ensure you’re able to remain living there.
The first step is to update your home. Though you likely feel your house is perfect the way it is, aging […]
