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Older adult woman drinking water from plastic bottle.Blog
When to Consider an IV for Dehydration in Seniors
Dehydration in seniors is a common concern and one that can become dangerous rather quickly. You might struggle with your loved one drinking enough fluids, especially going into the hotter summer...
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Seniors taking vitamins and mineral supplementsBlog
The Best Supplements for Seniors to Support Healthy Aging
As we age, our nutritional needs change. If you’re an older adult or caregiver to a senior, you can support healthy aging with proper nutrition. This can include a healthy diet and...
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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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Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover In-Home Care?
Managing the logistics of caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. Financing in-home care can also be complicated, but long-term care (LTC) insurance can be a helpful...
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Home Health Care for Seniors After Surgery
Each year, countless seniors undergo surgery for a variety of conditions, from repairing a hernia, to hip replacement or major joint surgery. While these surgeries can help improve quality of life,...
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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 6.7 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...