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Ways to Support a Person with Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects a person's social interaction, communication, interests, and behaviors. According to the Centers for...
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Enterprise Champion for Quality Awardee 2013-2023
“I started BrightStar Care to provide a higher standard of in-home care so that grandmas and grandpas could receive the level of support they deserve. Earning The Enterprise Champion for...
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6 Signs of Mental Health Issues in Seniors And How to Spot Them Early OnBlog
6 Signs of Mental Health Issues in Seniors And How to Spot Them Early On
As we age, our mental health can start to decline. This can be due to a variety of factors, including physical health issues, life changes or losses, and even medications. It’s important for...
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Caring for a Senior Parent With Cancer – Tips to Help
Caring for a senior parent with cancer can be incredibly challenging, especially if you are the primary caregiver. Seniors are higher at risk for cancer, with people over 65 accounting for 60% of...
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Benefits Of A Low Sodium Diet For SeniorsBlog
Benefits Of A Low Sodium Diet For Seniors
You probably see products marked 'low-sodium' every time you go to the grocery store. If you are not a senior, you may not worry about your sodium intake very much. However, for seniors...
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8 Reasons Why Physical Therapy is BeneficialBlog
8 Reasons Why Physical Therapy is Beneficial
8 Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is Beneficial Physical therapy can benefit a person in many ways, especially if they are suffering from an injury or illness that limits their ability to move...
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Benefits of Gentle Yoga Stretches for SeniorsBlog
Benefits of Gentle Yoga Stretches for Seniors
When you think of yoga, what comes to mind? Young, slim, flexible people twisting themselves into astonishing contortions? It might surprise you to learn that yoga is a good exercise for people of...
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Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that slowly damages and destroys brain cells. It is the most common cause of dementia. Early signs and symptoms can be difficult to...
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Congratulations to 2023 Best of Home Care® award winners
Join us in congratulating our BrightStar Care® agencies who have received at least one of the 2023 Best of Home Care® awards from Home Care Pulse (HCP)® for the quality of care we...
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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...