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The Physical and Emotional Benefits of Respite Care for Caregivers
If you are a caregiver for a loved one or close friend, you are aware of the emotional, physical, and mental strains that come with providing care for another human being. It is a difficult job...
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Diabetes Management Tips for Seniors
Diabetes can be a difficult condition to manage, especially for seniors. While managing diabetes can sometimes seem overwhelming, it is important to remember that there are various resources and...
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Benefits of Music for Seniors
The Importance of Music for Older Adults Music provides psychological benefits. This goes beyond lifting the mood, although research indicates that older people who listen to music tend to...
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Why Social Isolation is Detrimental to Older Adults
As we get older, our social situation changes. The kids grow up and move away, we lose friends and sometimes spouses, we retire, and often, we lose the ability to do things that used to connect us...
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Celebrating our 2022 Best and Brightest National Caregivers and Nurses of the Year
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of BrightStar Care®, Founder and CEO Shelly Sun recognized all eight regional honorees as national winners. These outstanding caregivers and nurses exemplify...
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Announcing Our 2022 Best and Brightest Regional Nurses and Caregivers of the Year
We are proud to announce our regional winners for Nurse and Caregiver of the Year. These nurses and caregivers make a difference by living our core values and demonstrating an inspiring level...
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Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention
As you may have guessed from the pink merchandise flooding the stores, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What you may not realize is that breast cancer is the second most common cancer for...
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Routine Eye Care for Seniors
Deteriorating eyesight is a common concern for older adults. However, no vision problem should be ignored. Changes in how you see could point to an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Even...
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Types of Vaccines for Seniors
Older adults typically have weaker immune systems than the younger population due to the natural effects of aging. This makes illnesses like influenza and COVID-19 inherently more dangerous for...
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Senior Care Tips for Summer
Summer is many people’s favorite season, but high heat, humidity, and sunshine can pose safety concerns for the older population. If you care for an aging loved one, keep these senior care...