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Helpful Home Care Tips for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and other bodily functions. As the disease progresses, individuals with Parkinson's may require...
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Helpful Nutritional Plan for Seniors
As we age, our nutritional needs change. The elderly population is at higher risk of malnutrition due to a variety of factors, including decreased appetite, changes in metabolism, and health issues...
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When Considering Home Care Services for Individuals with Alzheimer's/Dementia
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a daunting task but with the right resources and support, it can also be a fulfilling experience. Home Care services...
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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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Phone Calls, Video Chats, and Emails Can Prevent Loneliness and Depression in Charlotte Seniors During the Pandemic
Keep in touch with Charlotte seniors to help prevent loneliness and depression.According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 85% of deaths from COVID 19 in North Carolina...
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2020 Trends for Home Health Care in Charlotte
Home Health Care News (HHCN) shared their top trends and predictions for the year ahead While "2019 will go down as one of the most important years in Medicare-certified home health care...
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Are Charlotte Hospitals Charging Too Much?
Charlotte’s high cost of health make it one of the most expensive metro areas in the USCosts are higher in the nation’s most monopolistic hospital markets, and according to the Health...
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Client Safety Standards at BrightStar Care of Charlotte, NC
BRIGHTSTAR CARE PATIENT SAFETY BrightStar Care Leads The Charge in Providing Safe, Quality Home Care Through Joint Commission Accreditation and Following National Patient Safety GoalsWhy is...
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Attention Charlotte Seniors: March is National Kidney Month
What are the Warning Signs of Kidney Disease for Charlotte Seniors? Kidney disease usually affects both kidneys. If the kidneys' ability to filter the blood is seriously damaged by disease...
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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...