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Occupational Therapy for Seniors: How OT Can Help Older Adults with Everyday Tasks
Have you or an elderly loved one been recommended occupational therapy and want to learn more about what it is and how it works?In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of...
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10 Ways to Help a Loved One Manage High Blood Pressure
National Heart Month rolls on, and we’ve already looked at risk factors for high blood pressure and other preventative measures. But what happens when your loved one is the person afflicted...
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How Many Risk Factors Do You Have for High Blood Pressure?
"Make Control Your Goal" is the theme for American Heart Month with a focus on controlling high blood pressure and an important part of this is knowing your risk factors for high blood...
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Make Control Your Goal with Blood Pressure
February is American Heart Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging Americans to know their blood pressure, and if it’s high, they want you to make control...
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10 Tips for Mindful Communication with Persons with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Through our specialized memory care program, BrightStar Connections, we are able to truly provide A Higher Standard of care and support to our clients living with Alzheimer's or dementia. In...
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Blood Pressure
Click here to download the Questions About Blood Pressure PDF.Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Blood Pressure If you’re like many, you’re probably used to answering your doctor&rsquo...
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April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is one of the most debilitating diseases and one that many of its victims don’t understand. It is the second most common...
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Caregiving for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's & Dementia at Home
In the early stages, you may act more like a care partner, than a caregiver. Your role is one of support, love and companionship. You are there to help with daily life, as needed, and to help the...
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What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease?
It's one of the most debilitating diseases and one that many of its victims don't understand. Parkinson's disease affects more than a million Americans, most over 60. A recent Harris...
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Are You At Risk for Skin Cancer?
The summer may be winding down, but the potential for hot temperatures and dangerous sunlight is more and more likely every day. That means the risk for skin cancer increases, especially if you...