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Woman speaking to caregiverBlog
Avoiding Elderspeak: How to Talk With Older Adults More Respectfully — and the Differences It Can Make
If you walk along the hallways of a hospital, doctor’s office or senior living facility, chances are you’ll encounter “elderspeak.” You may have been on the receiving...
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Bathroom Safety Tips for Elders: Keeping Your Loved Ones SafeBlog
Bathroom Safety Tips for Elders: Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe
Bathrooms are one of the most dangerous rooms in the house regardless of age. Each year, about 234,000 Americans experience bathroom-related injuries, and about 14% result in hospitalization...
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The Benefits of Aging in Place: Understanding the Power of HomeBlog
The Benefits of Aging in Place: Understanding the Power of Home
Most people want to enjoy the benefits of aging in place. An AARP survey found that 77% of people ages 50 and older want to remain in their homes as they age. Among respondents of all ages, 63...
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The Three Most Common Types of DementiaBlog
The Three Most Common Types of Dementia
Dementia is a widespread condition; nearly 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. While it’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s...
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Earns 12th Consecutive Enterprise Champion for Quality AwardBlog
BrightStar Care® Earns 12th Consecutive Enterprise Champion for Quality Award
We are excited to share that BrightStar Care received the 2024 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award by The Joint Commission for the 12th time. We are especially proud because BrightStar Care is...
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Preventing Falls in the ElderlyBlog
Preventing Falls in the Elderly
Preventing Falls in the ElderlyA Complete Guide to Fall Prevention for Seniors Falls among the elderly are all too common. In fact, one in four older adults fall every year. These falls can lead...
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BrightStar Care & Infusion Nurses Society Continues PartnershipBlog
BrightStar Care & Infusion Nurses Society Continues Partnership
A Mutually Beneficial Partnership in HealthcareTo continue providing the highest quality care for clients and offer nursing staff valuable professional resources, BrightStar Care continues to...
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Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy LifestyleBlog
Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
How to Improve Heart Health for the Elderly There’s never a wrong time to start learning how to improve heart health. Why not start now? Heart health is influenced by a range of factors,...
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Dementia and Paranoia: A Guide for Providing Care and SupportBlog
Dementia and Paranoia: A Guide for Providing Care and Support
Your elderly father is convinced you’ve let a strange, angry man into the house and allowed him to “live in the wall.” Puzzled, you ask him to show you what he means. He takes you...
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Become a Certified Nursing Assistant
Starting Your Journey as a CNA Becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) means joining a growing industry and embarking on a fulfilling career that combines a unique blend of skills and...