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Caregiver Backup Plan Improves Client Care

2023-06-29T11:30:14-04:00

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 job. Knowing there is a plan in place can provide peace of mind. At Sunlight Senior Care, we believe that for clients with a consistent schedule, it is in the [...]

Caregiver Backup Plan Improves Client Care2023-06-29T11:30:14-04:00

Health Risks of Senior Loneliness

2023-06-15T08:17:53-04:00

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 been found to be a significant risk factor for poor physical and mental health outcomes. Research suggests that senior loneliness can be even more harmful to health than smoking 15 [...]

Health Risks of Senior Loneliness2023-06-15T08:17:53-04:00

Need Help Caring For A Loved One At Home?

2023-05-31T12:00:12-04:00

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 for help with tasks like meal preparation, errands, or simply spending time with your loved one. Having a support system can make all the difference. Consider seeking guidance from a [...]

Need Help Caring For A Loved One At Home?2023-05-31T12:00:12-04:00

How Much Does In-Home Senior Care Cost?

2023-05-18T09:58:47-04:00

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. There are only a few factors that affect our senior care cost: Care provided on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays is more expensive than on weekdays. As with many jobs, workers [...]

How Much Does In-Home Senior Care Cost?2023-05-18T09:58:47-04:00

1 In 2 Seniors Fail To Take Medications As Prescribed

2023-05-04T09:00:03-04:00

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 energy and mood were much better. We added checking his pill box to make sure medications were taken to his care services we provide and remind him to take his medications [...]

1 In 2 Seniors Fail To Take Medications As Prescribed2023-05-04T09:00:03-04:00

When is the right time for in-home care?

2023-04-21T09:17:22-04:00

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 you or your loved one use assistance with bathing or getting on/off the toilet? Are you struggling with providing or arranging rides for grocery shopping or trips to the doctor? Have [...]

When is the right time for in-home care?2023-04-21T09:17:22-04:00

The 4 Top Concerns About Growing Older

2023-04-07T14:27:44-04:00

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 able to pay for needed care is another top concern with aging. We often talk with people who are afraid the care they need will wipe out their savings and they will run [...]

The 4 Top Concerns About Growing Older2023-04-07T14:27:44-04:00

How to Stay Independent While Aging

2021-10-08T12:55:42-04:00

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 may reveal challenges you haven’t yet experienced. A few small changes can ensure where you live is still comfortable while as safe as possible as you continue to grow older. Rugs should have non-slip [...]

How to Stay Independent While Aging2021-10-08T12:55:42-04:00

Understanding Vision Loss

2021-05-20T05:29:43-04:00

Many times, we may not initially notice someone we love or are providing services to is struggling with vision loss. Especially as many causes of vision loss are gradual such as with eye conditions like cataracts or glaucoma. Frequently we get caught up in the day-to-day way of life and often do not always notice the changes in how someone is completing a task, or that they might be asking for a little more assistance here or there in reading something or finding a lost object. Until there is an ah-ha moment for you or the individual you are working with. [...]

Understanding Vision Loss2021-05-20T05:29:43-04:00

How to Become a Foster Grandparent

2015-12-30T21:32:09-05:00

We recently had the privilege of speaking about the Foster Grandparent program with Elisa Stutheit with Aging Partners in Lincoln, Nebraska. She offered some in-depth insight about this program designed to provide individuals age 55+ with an opportunity to give back to the community and serve youth in local schools and educational programs. What is the Foster Grandparent Program? The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a federal volunteer service program created in 1965. Aging Partners has sponsored FGP in Lincoln and Lancaster County since 1997. Foster Grandparent volunteers are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides [...]

How to Become a Foster Grandparent2015-12-30T21:32:09-05:00

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

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

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

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