Caregiving Blogs
Managing Chronic Illness with In-Home Care
Living with a chronic disease is something way too many of us deal with. The CDC even says that 6 in 10 Americans have a chronic illness, lasting 1 year or more, affecting day-to-day living. Apart from controlling the illness, another aspect that should be considered...
March Featured Caregiver – Denise
Featured Caregiver for April 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of April…Denise! Denise has been with the Sunny Days family for two years! She’s originally from Greensburg and still resides in the area with her family. She is married with two children and...
How In-Home Care Promotes Senior Independence
As we age, maintaining senior independence becomes more than just a preference—it becomes a source of dignity, self-worth, and purpose. For many older adults, the ability to live safely and comfortably in their own homes plays a vital role in their quality of life....
March Featured Caregiver – Fred
Featured Caregiver for March 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of March… Fred! Fred has been with the Sunny Days team for five and half years. He’s originally from New Castle and still resides in the area with his mom, stepdad, brother and their three...
What Is Respite Care and How Can It Help
Many family caregivers say how fulfilling caregiving for their loved one feels. However, more often than not, those caregivers also forget to mention how it isn't an easy task and can take a toll on physical fatigue, stress, isolation, or worse, burnout. With help...
February Featured Caregiver – Linnea
Featured Caregiver for February 2025Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of February…Linnea! Linnea has been with the Sunny Days family for six months. She’s originally from Clarion but currently resides in Hawthorn with her family. She has her husband Chris,...
Meet Kenna, Featured Caregiver January 2025
Featured Caregiver for January 2025Meet our first featured caregivers of 2025… Kenna! Kenna has been with the Sunny Days Family for seven and a half years! She’s originally from Burgettstown and still resides in the area with her seven-year-old daughter, Kinsley and...
How to Talk to Your Loved One About In-Home Care
Discussing in-home care with your loved one will never be easy. Eventually, the time will come for you to take this necessary step in order to move forward and ensure your loved one’s well-being. With a bit of preparation and the right approach, this conversation can...
Daunte, Featured Caregiver December 2024
Featured Caregiver for December 2024Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of December… Daunte! Daunte is originally from Youngstown and still resides in the area with his family. He loves spending time with his girlfriend, his four sisters, two brothers, and one...
What Are The Basic Skills Of A Caregiver & Do You Have Them?
Basic Skills Of A Caregiver Being a caregiver is one of the most fulfilling careers but also one of the most challenging. A caregiver needs to be a well-rounded individual with specific skills that can handle working with people with different personalities and...