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Understanding Loss of Appetite in Elderly Loved Ones: Causes, Consequences and Care Strategies
As people age, they can experience a decline in appetite. Among seniors living in a community (versus an institutional setting), the prevalence of poor appetite ranges from 15% to 30% .This can be...
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What to Expect After a Mild Heart AttackBlog
What to Expect After a Mild Heart Attack
Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack approximately every 40 seconds. Fortunately, a mild heart attack — technically, a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) — is the most...
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Why Do Elderly People Have Confusion When They Get a UTI?
If you’re a caregiver for an elderly person, you may have known them to have had a urinary tract infection (UTI). Among older adults, UTIs are the second most common infection. A UTI...
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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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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
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, some of which you can control and others that...