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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

Choosing In-home Care a Sign of Strength?

2023-08-24T07:00:36-04:00

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 is a proactive approach to maintaining your independence and autonomy. Further, it underscores your desire to continue making your own decisions regarding your daily routines and schedules. By having a [...]

Choosing In-home Care a Sign of Strength?2023-08-24T07:00:36-04:00

Client-Centered Care. Different…and Better!

2023-08-10T07:00:38-04:00

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. Together, we develop and agree upon a Personal Care Plan. It details the specific types of care to be provided. It’s a blueprint that provides direction for your caregiver, aligning [...]

Client-Centered Care. Different…and Better!2023-08-10T07:00:38-04:00

Senior Happiness? It’s Surprisingly Simple!

2023-07-27T07:00:21-04:00

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 with a lot of time on their hands, a day alone spent in front of the TV can lead to feeling dissatisfied. At the end of the day there’s no accomplishment, [...]

Senior Happiness? It’s Surprisingly Simple!2023-07-27T07:00:21-04:00

“But I Don’t Need a Caregiver!”

2023-07-13T07:00:13-04:00

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 mother’s autonomy. She has lived a long and independent life, and the idea of relinquishing control can be daunting. By acknowledging her autonomy, you lay the foundation for open [...]

“But I Don’t Need a Caregiver!”2023-07-13T07:00:13-04:00

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
5550 Wild Rose Lane,
Suite #400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-335-4075

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