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Spaghetti pasta with mushrooms, creamy sauce and parsleyBlog
12 Easy Low-Sodium Meals for Seniors
12 Easy Low-Sodium Meals for SeniorsMost people can benefit from eating less sodium. But for seniors or anyone with heart, blood pressure or kidney problems, low-sodium meals and snacks are...
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Seniors in a water aerobics classBlog
Exploring the Benefits of Water Aerobics for Seniors
Staying active is a vital part of maintaining your overall health, especially as you age. However, it can become harder to do as mobility and energy decrease over time. Water exercise &mdash...
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A caregiver providing in-home care for a senior woman with dementia.Blog
What Is the GUIDE Program? Understanding a New Model in Dementia Care
Approximately 6.9 million adults aged 65 and older are living with dementia. Dementia can make many of the day-to-day skills we take for granted — things like memory, reasoning, judgment and...
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Earns 13th Consecutive Enterprise Champion for Quality AwardBlog
13 Years and Counting: BrightStar Care® Earns Enterprise Champion for Quality Award
BrightStar Care® is excited to announce that we have received the Enterprise Champion for Quality Award for the 13th year in a row. This demonstrates the commitment to excellence our caregivers...
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A skilled nurse helps with a home infusion treatment.Blog
Home Infusion Therapy: What It Is, Who It's For, and What to Expect
Receiving medical treatment at home can be a comfortable and convenient option for many patients. Home infusion therapy allows individuals to receive necessary intravenous (IV) treatments in a...
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Summer Safety Tips for the ElderlyBlog
Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly
With the summer months upon us, it’s critical for everyone – and especially vulnerable groups like the elderly – to focus on safety tips for summer. Although heat-related deaths...
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Seniors interacting with certified aging in place specialists in their homes.Blog
The Role of Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) for Seniors at Home
Many older adults want to stay in their homes rather than moving into an assisted living community. Familiar surroundings can provide comfort and security, especially for seniors showing early...
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Senior man organizing his medication with a pill organizerBlog
A Practical Guide to Medication Management for Seniors
A Practical Guide to Medication Management for Elderly AdultsAs you age, you may find yourself managing several health conditions — and medications — at once. Medication management for...
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Seniors decluttering a home, preparing to downsize.Blog
Downsizing Tips for Seniors: A Step-by-Step Guide and Checklist
Whether you’re helping an elderly loved one relocate to a smaller place or declutter their home for better organization and quality of life, downsizing is essential. By reducing clutter...
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A senior contemplates what to do when a spouse dies.Blog
What to Do When a Spouse Dies: Practical Guidance and Checklist
The death of a spouse is an extremely challenging life event for anyone. Beyond the immediate impact of acute grief, losing a spouse comes with several legal and financial tasks to handle...