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What is SepsisBlog
What is Sepsis
What to Know About Sepsis and Recovery
Sepsis is a condition that affects the whole body and requires quick action. This life-threatening condition affects at least 1.7 million adults in America every year, and without timely treatment, it can lead to organ failure and sometimes death. To best protect yourself and your family, it's essential to know the common risk factors for sepsis and what treatment options are available. Learn more about this serious condition from the team at BrightStar Care.
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Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous & Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food CakeBlog
Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous & Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake
A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness for everyone, but it’s especially essential for older adults. To help your loved one maintain a healthy diet, we partnered with Chef Wade from BrightStar Senior Living of Waunakee, our assisted living and memory care sister brand, to bring you a nutrient-packed meal (including starter and dessert!) your senior loved one will enjoy.
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s SyndromeBlog
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s Syndrome
Did you know that nearly 7 million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with dementia? It's a growing concern for many families, as more than 11 million people in the US are unpaid caregivers for their loved ones. These caregivers provide an estimated 18 billion hours of care each year. If you or a loved one is affected by dementia, there are resources and support available. Educating ourselves about this disease is crucial in offering the best care possible.
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The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
Caring for a loved one is no small task. It can be a full-time job that requires constant commitment and support from family members and friends. Fortunately, with 24-hour home care, you can ensure that your loved one is well taken care of without sacrificing quality time with them. Let’s examine the benefits of 24-hour home care.
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What is Respite Care
Did you know that there are about 38 million people in the United States caring for a loved one? That’s more than 11 percent of the population, and family caregivers provide a total of about 36 billion hours of unpaid care annually. Family caregivers are the backbone of this country’s long-term care system, but 60 percent of them also work, either part-time or full-time, and 30 percent have a child or grandchild living with them.
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What You Need to Know About Pneumonia in Seniors
Pneumonia is a Serious Illness
Did you know that adults over 65 are much more susceptible to pneumonia than those who are younger? It is important for people with elderly loved ones to know how to lower their risk in developing serious illness by helping them get the right kind of care. Pneumonia can be very serious and, in fact, is the most common cause of death in developing countries. It is ranked by the American Lung Association as the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, about 1.5 million people in the US have to go to the emergency room with pneumonia, and about 55,000 people die from this illness. -
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5 Ways Brain and Memory Games Benefit Seniors
Cognitive health is something that we tend to take for granted, but it’s what allows us to think clearly, learn, and remember. These are all important in our everyday function, but as we age and our bodies begin to change, our brains change as well.
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Serving Those Who Served: BrightStar Care® for Veterans
BrightStar Care has worked with over 3,600 Veterans in 2022. Read these testimonials to learn how the care they received made an impact on their lives.
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First Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Gets Fully Funded by FDA
A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment
The news is spreading fast, so you have probably heard about a new Alzheimer's drug on the market. Leqembi, an Alzheimer’s drug, is the first drug fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Alzheimer's treatment. Let’s take a closer look at this new medication, how it works, why its approval is important, and who can benefit. -
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a common cancer type that affects women worldwide, with an estimated one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime. October is breast cancer awareness month, a perfect time to talk more about how to reduce the risk of breast cancer. While there are multiple factors that can cause breast cancer, lifestyle choices can significantly impact your risk. Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the simplest ways to lower the odds of developing breast cancer. In this blog post, we discuss the importance of how a healthy diet and lifestyle changes can help lower the odds in developing breast cancer.