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National Safety Month – Tips for Seniors
In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then that it’s become an increasingly popular option. With...
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Celebrate National Nurse Week May 6-12
Tynisha Mosley-Bates, BSN, RN, Director of Nursing for BrightStar Care Baltimore City earned the title of 2018 National Nurse of the Year for her compassion with patients and their families...
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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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Crafting with Seniors in the Midwest
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, crafting...
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2017 Midwest Nurse of the Year - Debra Moore
When it comes to nursing care, Debra Moore's work ethic and continually positive attitude means the world to the people around her. Congratulations, Debra. https://youtu.be/unO_MxjvuBI
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Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, such as a bone fracture or head injury.[1] We’re all susceptible to...
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4 strategies when individuals with dementia refuse medication
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 of...
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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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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...