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Supporting Individuals with Alzheimer's: The BrightStar Care Approach to Compassionate Assistance
For millions of families, dealing with the heartbreaking reality of a loved one experiencing Alzheimer's can be overwhelming. Watching an individual who used to take pride in their independence...
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How Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Outcomes for Pneumonia Patients
If you’re caring for a pneumonia patient, oxygen therapy is an important part of their treatment and recovery. As the disease progresses, so does the amount and type of oxygen needed by the...
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Autism Respite Care: When Should You Consider It?
The development of autism affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) refer to a range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. As a parent of a...
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Using Interventions for Parkinson's Disease in a Caregiving Context
As a result of Parkinson's disease, movement is affected and can lead to problems with balance, coordination, and speech problems. In most cases, this disease affects people over the age of 50,...
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Essential Medication Management For COPD Caregivers
As anyone who has encountered COPD knows, proper medication management is essential to keeping the disease in check. Knowing just what medications are needed and how they interact with one another...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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Millennials: A younger generation caring for elderly loved ones
The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...
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10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries
When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...
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Sleep Struggles? Natural Solutions for Seniors
A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...