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Recovering at Home with Nurse-Led Care
Recovering Safely At Home with BrightStarGet support after surgery or medical treatment in Arlington, Alexandria and DC The most common concern after a medical treatment or surgery is that you...
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Celebrating Our 2018 Regional Nurses of the Year
What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion...
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Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, gardening...
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Medication Strategies
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk...
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Healthy Baking and Cooking Tips for Seniors
Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s...
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What Is Sepsis and How Can BrightStar Care Help?
Sepsis (Septicemia) is one of the most common reasons individuals are readmitted to the hospital after a procedure or treatment for another condition, but many people do not know what it is. In...
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Winning the 2017 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received the 2017 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. Only the nation’s top-ranking home care providers earn...
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Winning the 2017 Employer of Choice Award
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received the Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. Only the nation’s top-ranking home care providers earn this...
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Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to commit to living a healthier lifestyle. Family history is one major risk factor for heart disease, but an unhealthy diet, lack of...
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Infusion Nurses Day - Infusing Lives with Compassionate Care
Every January 25th is National Infusion Nurse's Day. Do you know what an infusion nurse does or the many ways they can help your loved one at home? What is an Infusion Nurse?Infusion...