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Breathing Easier: Best Practices in Trach Vent Maintenance and CareBlog
Breathing Easier: Best Practices in Trach Vent Maintenance and Care
If you or a loved one relies on a tracheostomy (trach) and ventilator support, you know how crucial it is to keep everything running smoothly. At BrightStar Care, we're all about making this...
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Why Choose BrightStar® Home CareBlog
Why Choose BrightStar® Home Care
Although we’re proud to be an award-winning home care brand that is consistently recognized for the quality of care we provide, that’s not why we...
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Managing Alzheimer's with Occupational TherapyBlog
Managing Alzheimer's with Occupational Therapy
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder, profoundly impacts lives, often leading to a loss of independence and a decline in cognitive and functional abilities. As the disease...
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The Benefits of Palliative Care for SeniorsBlog
The Benefits of Palliative Care for Seniors
What Is Palliative Care? Palliative care is specialized medical care focusing on relieving pain and minimizing the symptoms of an illness. While individuals may request curative treatment...
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What is SepsisBlog
What is Sepsis
What Is Sepsis?Sepsis is a medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers an extreme immune reaction. Instead of attacking the infection, sometimes the immune system starts to damage...
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Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous & Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food CakeBlog
Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous & Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake
Our lemon and dill poached salmon filet on a bed of couscous with peppers, tomatoes and onions with a side of steamed asparagus spears is both delicious and nutritious. It is paired with a ...
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s SyndromeBlog
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s Syndrome
What is dementia? Dementia is a general term for cognitive decline that can be caused by several different neurodegenerative disorders affecting the brain and causing damage to brain cells. A...
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The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
When Does 24-Hour Care Become Necessary? 24-hour care has become a very important topic of discussion as the healthcare needs of individuals and families across the country continue to...
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What is Respite Care
While they care for their loved ones with the best of intentions, it is not surprising that caregiver burnout is common. Between 40 and 70 percent of caregivers report clinical symptoms of...
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What You Need to Know About Pneumonia in Seniors
What is Pneumonia? An infection of the lungs, pneumonia can be viral, bacterial or fungal. Pneumonia happens when your lung tissue becomes inflamed and the air sacs fill with fluid or pus. When...
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