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Recognize Signs of Depression in Seniors and Learn How to Help
Has mom stopped wearing lipstick when she used to put it on every morning? Does dad no longer go to once-treasured Wednesday coffee get-togethers with friends? Family members often tell us that...
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The Early, Middle and Late Stages of Dementia
Dementia is a general term used to indicate that a person has developed difficulties with reasoning, judgment, and memory. Irreversible dementia is chronic and progressive. People who have...
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Blog
All About Alzheimer's Disease
President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More...
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Signs of Stroke & Prevention Strategies
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is brain damage caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. It is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of...
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Brain Awareness Month and The Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day, and November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s Disease causes loss of memory and...
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9 Ways to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions
Drug interactions are more common than you may realize and can lead to unwanted – or even dangerous – side effects. These may include: DizzinessConfusionExcess fatigueNausea/vomiting...
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What to Know About Cataracts
If you or an elderly loved one notice that your vision is becoming blurrier, colors seem faded, and driving at night has become more difficult, cataracts might be the culprit.More than 50% of...
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Managing Arthritis in the Home Care Setting
So many of our clients deal with the pain and challenges of arthritis. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 54 million U.S. adults have been...
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Medication Strategies
People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of missing a dose or confusing pills is so high for these individuals, someone should...
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What is Sepsis and How Can BrightStar Care Help?
Sepsis (Septicemia) is one of the most common reasons individuals are readmitted to the hospital after a procedure or treatment for another condition, but many people do not know what it is. In...