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Make Control Your Goal with Blood Pressure
February is American Heart Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging Americans to know their blood pressure, and if it’s high, they want you to make control...
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Ideas for De-Cluttering for Fall Prevention
When you have a cluttered home, it can cause stress and make it difficult to find important items. But even more than that, clutter can pose health and safety risks, especially to the elderly...
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10 Tips for Mindful Communication with Persons with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Through our specialized memory care program, BrightStar Connections, we are able to truly provide A Higher Standard of care and support to our clients living with Alzheimer's or dementia. In...
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Fall Prevention Awareness Strategies, Programs & Resources
September is observed as Falls Prevention Awareness Month. September 23, 2015, the first day of fall, marks the 8th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, sponsored by the National Council...
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The Importance of Fall Prevention in the Elderly
Elderly fall prevention is more critical than ever before to families. Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls and the results can be life-altering. At BrightStar Care, most of...
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September is Healthy Aging Month
The numbers of people over 45 is growing every year. People are hoping to stay active and vibrant as long as possible. There are over 76 million baby boomers today over 50, and the first of the 82...
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Eye Health: Do You Know Myth from Fact?
Knowing the facts is important in general, but especially when it pertains to your health. We've all heard at least some of the following statements about eye sight, like wearing the wrong...
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Brain Changes During Alzheimer's Disease
To learn more about Alzheimer's disease, we're turning our focus to the brain itself to better understand this condition. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s...
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Blood Pressure
Click here to download the Questions About Blood Pressure PDF.Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Blood Pressure If you’re like many, you’re probably used to answering your doctor&rsquo...
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April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is one of the most debilitating diseases and one that many of its victims don’t understand. It is the second most common...