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    10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries

    November 19, 2021

    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

    November 19, 2021

    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...

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    Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care

    November 19, 2021

    Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...

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    Happy National Take A Hike Day

    November 5, 2021

    According to AllTrails, there are 4,846 trails in Colorado to explore! They range anywhere from easy, family-friendly hikes to intense hard trails that requires training and safety gear. Colorado...

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    What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly

    November 3, 2021

    Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...

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    Taking a road trip with aging parents: 5 ways to prepare

    October 27, 2021

    Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is...

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    Managing Anger & Sundowners Syndrome in Loved Ones With Memory Loss

    October 15, 2021

    Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be physically and emotionally draining, especially when they have behavioral changes caused by their anxiety and confusion. Many...

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    5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career

    October 14, 2021

    Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized...

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    Happy National Train Your Brain Day 2021!

    September 30, 2021

    National Train Your Brain Day is celebrated every year on October 13th and is dedicated to recognizing the power of our own minds. As we age, our memory, thought processes, and cognitive skills are...

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    Things to do this Fall in Colorado

    September 28, 2021

    Need some inspiration of fall themed things to do in Colorado? Then you’re in the perfect place! From seeing the fall colors to spooky hotels, we have the best list of what to do this season!...