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Dehydration is a common occurrence in the elderly. If it’s not monitored and resolved quickly, it can lead to serious and even fatal consequences. Understanding the causes and risk factors of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...