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6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent's Visit
The holiday season is just around the corner, and you're eagerly awaiting visits from family and friends. While it's wonderful to have loved ones over during the holidays, be sure to...
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Understanding Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, & Sundowners Syndrome
You may have heard people use dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and sundowning interchangeably when referring to cognitive conditions that cause memory loss in older adults. However, these terms...
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Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors
Do you love giving gifts, or is finding the perfect present a hassle? Some people just have a sixth sense when it comes to gift-giving, but if that doesn't describe you, BrightStar Care has you...
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5 Ways Brain and Memory Games Benefit Seniors
Cognitive health is something that we tend to take for granted, but it’s what allows us to think clearly, learn, and remember. These are all important in our everyday function, but as we age...
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Honoring Those Who Served: Tailored Care for Veterans
Veterans have performed an incredible act of service for our country, and they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. If you have a veteran loved one, be sure to find them the proper care...
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When the Kindness of Caregivers Meets the Cruelness of ALS
While Sandra Bullock is most well-known for her characters on the big screen, one of her most important roles has played out quietly behind the scenes. In early August of 2023, her long-time...
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Halloween Games for Older Adults
The holidays are right around the corner! When does the holiday season kick into gear for you? Some people are entirely focused on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hannukah, but for others, Halloween...
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Pain Awareness Month
September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to promote education and understanding of chronic pain syndrome and how it affects millions. Chronic pain is a complex disorder and can significantly...
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Facts About Childhood Cancer
Cancer can be a scary word, especially when it comes to children. Childhood cancers are where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and invade the body's healthy cells. These types of cancer often...
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What is Transitional Care?
Transitional care provides invaluable help for individuals and families who require additional support following hospitalization or after a stay in a skilled care facility. Transitional care...