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A woman visits her elderly mother and goes through a holiday caregiver checklist.Blog
Caregiver Checklist: What to Watch for When Visiting Elderly Loved Ones Over Holidays
The holiday season often feels like a whirlwind of shopping, cooking, cleaning, and family visits. But amidst the festive meals and family traditions, it’s also important to connect with...
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A family gathers to celebrate the holiday with healthy Thanksgiving recipes.Blog
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes for Seniors with Health Concerns
Thanksgiving is a day to savor every moment with friends, family, and food. But when you or a loved one is managing a chronic health condition like diabetes or heart disease, planning the holiday...
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6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent's VisitBlog
6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent's Visit
The holiday season is just around the corner, and you're eagerly awaiting visits from family and friends. While it's wonderful to have loved ones over during the holidays, be sure to...
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Gift GivingBlog
Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors
Do you love giving gifts, or is finding the perfect present a hassle? Some people just have a sixth sense when it comes to gift-giving, but if that doesn't describe you, BrightStar Care has you...
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Halloween Game Ideas for Older AdultsBlog
Halloween Games for Older Adults
The holidays are right around the corner! When does the holiday season kick into gear for you? Some people are entirely focused on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hannukah, but for others, Halloween...
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4th of July Craft Ideas
July 4th activities and crafts are a great way of keeping the whole family busy and allowing them to express their creativity during this national holiday. They also provide adults with fun and...
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Valentines Day with SeniorsBlog
Enjoying Valentine’s Day with Seniors
You may associate Valentine's Day with young love - after all, most films and books are full of stories about young couples finding their happily ever after. However, there's a whole lot to...
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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...
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Helping Seniors Stay Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us, and that means great food, family and friends. This is a time of year when many families visit their aging loved ones, often seeing them face-to-face for the first time in...
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5 New Year's Activities for Seniors
New Year’s Eve typically gets associated with staying up late and going to big, raucous parties—not exactly the ideal activities for seniors. That doesn’t mean that you and your...