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5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career
Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized...
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Go Pink! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Go Pink! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! During October, we're reminded that women, and in rare cases men, face this silent cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common...
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Uniting to deliver a higher standard of care
Uniting to deliver a higher standard of care. We are proud to announce that Brightstar Care of Central and South St. Louis County and Brightstar Care of West St. Louis County and St. Charles are...
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Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance
If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services. The basics of...
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Flu Season Is Upon Us
As with last year, getting a flu shot is super important once again. September and October are the ideal times. According to the CDC, every adult should get a flu vaccine unless they...
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A Guide to Respite Care and Preventing Family Caregiver Burnout
As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted...
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Staying Connected with Your Senior Loved One in a Virtual World
Humans are social creatures who crave companionship, seek out personal connections, and find solace in shared experiences. The coronavirus pandemic began more than a year ago, and virtual...
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First Alzheimer’s Drug to Slow Disease Is Approved by FDA
By Joseph Walker – Wall Street Journal June 7, 2021Biogen drug approved after facing doubts over whether it slows progression of memory-robbing disease The first drug promising to slow the...
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BrightStar Care receives The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award reinforcing commitment to a higher standard of care and clinical quality.
We’re proud to have been awarded The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award, which reinforces our commitment to clinical quality to keep clients safe in their...
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5 Ways to Prevent Falls
These strategies can help you avoid potentially serious injuries and keep you strong By Janet Lee May 15, 2021 Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among U.S...