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Benefits of Staying Socially Active as You Age
Staying socially active can enrich your life in your golden years. Retirement gives seniors more time to connect with family and friends and partake in the lifestyle they enjoy most. An active social life can make seniors feel younger, happier and more fulfilled. Here...
Summer Time Tips for Healthy Living
Summer’s a good time for seniors to take stock of their health and consider changes that will help them look and feel their best. Even small changes can enhance your health for the better. Cultivating healthy living habits will give you a healthier and happier outlook...
Sun’s Out Fun’s Out: Summer Activities for Seniors
After a long, cold winter, it's only natural for seniors to look forward to spending outside time in the sun during summer. Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D which helps promote strong muscles and bones. Warm weather can also improve your mood, giving you a...
Why Being a Caregiver at Sunny Days is a Fulfilling Career
Being A Caregiver Why is being a caregiver at Sunny Days is a fullfilling career? Caregiving is a rewarding and challenging field and working with Sunny Days In-Home Care provides a golden opportunity for caregivers to enhance their skills in this field. At Sunny Days...
What is the History Behind Memorial Day?
On May 28, 2018, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day in honor of the service men and women who gave their lives for their country. This holiday was originally called Decoration Day and dates back to the end of the Civil War era when special tributes were made to...
What Types of In-Home Care are Available at Sunny Days?
Caring for an aging parent at home can be a challenge. You want your loved one to have the best of care but aren’t able to provide the fulltime services they need. Sunny Days In-Home Care specializes in in-home senior care. From cooking and cleaning to personal...
5 Signs Your Loved One Needs In-Home Care
It is extremely difficult for someone who has lived independently for years to admit they may no longer be able to care for themselves or their home. In many instances, family members prefer to hide their inability to handle things because they feel embarrassed or do...
How to Make the Home Safe for Elderly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around a third of senior citizens will fall in their homes and more than 800,000 of these will result in hospital admission each year. It’s not uncommon for a fall to result in a fractured bone –...
What to Do When a Loved One Needs Post-Surgery Home Care
It’s a worrying time having a loved one in the hospital, whether their stay is for a planned surgical procedure or the result of an emergency visit. Having a care plan in place after discharge is important and worth spending the time to think about now. If you don’t...
The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Yoga is renowned for delivering a variety of health benefits to those who regularly participate, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving flexibility, blood circulation and generally helping people feel better about ourselves. What you might not be aware of are...