Caregiving Blogs
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...
Winter Safety Tips For Seniors At Home
Winter is the season most people have been waiting for all year to gather with family inside the warmth of their home. However, for older adults living alone, winter comes with its share of challenges. Below-zero temperatures, less daylight, and worse, winter storms...
Meet Erica, Featured Caregiver November 2024
Featured Caregiver for November 2024Meet our Featured Caregiver for the month of November… Erica! Erica has been with the Sunny Days family for EIGHT years! She’s originally from Lincoln-Lemington but currently resides in Brighton Heights with her family. Between both...
Fall Activities For Seniors
Fall brings the perfect mix of cool, comfortable weather and stunning scenery. With winter just around the corner, now’s the time to soak up the beauty of the season and create meaningful memories with your loved ones. If you’re feeling stuck and need fresh ideas for...
Nutrient-Rich Soft Diet Ideas for the Elderly
Whether we like it or not, our elderly loved ones’ ability to enjoy food can decrease as they age. Sometimes, the teeth can be the main culprit and other times, it can be caused by other health conditions. Still, there is a need for balanced nutrients, more than ever,...
Memory Games for Seniors to Boost Cognitive Health
This season is the perfect time to start engaging your loved one in brain exercises that are beneficial to boosting their cognitive health as they grow older. These activities can be done indoors or outdoors while enjoying the cooler air in the yard or even picnicking...
Understanding In-Home Care Insurance: What Seniors And Their Families Need To Know
As our loved ones age, making sure they receive proper care and support becomes a top priority. For many seniors, the comfort and familiarity of their own homes make in-home care an attractive option. However, the costs associated with this type of care can be...
Recognizing The Need For External Support
As our loved ones age, their needs become more complex, and the demands on family caregivers can become consuming. It is not uncommon for adult children to find themselves in a situation where they're considering walking away from elderly parent care, feeling trapped...
Sun’s Out Fun’s Out: Summer Activities for Seniors
Summer is officially here and we have some fun summer activities for seniors to share! At Sunny Days In-Home Care, we know how important it is for older adults to stay active, social, and engaged—especially when the warm weather rolls in. Sunshine and fresh air can do...