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What to Do After a Stroke at Home: A Guide for Caregivers
What to Do at Home After a Stroke: How Caregivers Can Help With RecoveryWhen a loved one has a stroke, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Recovery may take weeks or even years and can be...
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Gardening for Seniors: Unlock the Joy of CultivationBlog
Gardening for Seniors: Unlock the Joy of Cultivation
Gardening is popular among seniors and for good reason. It offers a fulfilling and accessible hobby that can improve their emotional and physical well-being.For those so inclined, gardening allows...
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A caregiver talks with a senior in a wheelchair in her home. Some people may be eligible for Medicare Advantage home health care coverage.Blog
Understanding Medicare Advantage Home Health Care Coverage
Home care helps seniors and other adults maintain their independence and remain at home as long as possible. Whether you need home care for yourself or a loved one, it's vital to understand...
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How to Talk to Someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's: Questions, Conversation Starters and More
Caring for someone with dementia can be a deeply meaningful and rewarding experience. While cognitive changes in dementia affect various aspects of life, including language and behavior, they also...
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Anxiety in Elderly People at Night: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
Your mother has been struggling to sleep at night. She says she can't quiet her mind. There are too many thoughts, and her heart feels like it's beating too fast. She also wakes during the...
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5 Healthy Desserts for DiabetesBlog
Desserts for Diabetes: 5 Recipes to Consider When You Crave Something Sweet
Managing diabetes means making healthy diet and lifestyle choices to keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to eat a healthy diet that's low in...
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In-Home Care vs. Nursing Home
Making a decision for an aging loved one or family member about housing or a care facility can be an overwhelming, confusing and emotional process. There are many factors to consider, such as the...
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How to Deal With an Angry Dementia Parent With Compassion and Skill
Understanding how to deal with an angry dementia patient is challenging for many reasons. But it’s important to keep in mind that the anger they’re displaying is often a response to the...
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National ProviderBlog
BrightStar® Home Care Agencies Honored with 2025 Best of Home Care Awards® for High-Quality Care and Client Satisfaction
Activated Insights (formerly Home Care Pulse®) recently announced that 196 Home Care agencies received one or more 2025 Best of Home Care® awards. In addition to the recognition our...
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Fruits, vegetables and other healthful foods are arranged to represent the shape of the brain.Blog
The MIND Diet: Eating to Protect Against Dementia and Alzheimer's
Like all parts of your body, your brain is affected by aging. Almost one-third of Americans ages 65 or older have some form of cognitive impairment, the AARP reports. Whether it's mild &mdash...