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Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors
It is officially Spring! With the start of new growth in the plants around us, it is a good idea for us to step back and look at how we can clear out the clutter around us that tends to gather...
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Brain Awareness Week: March 13-19
March 13th through the 19th is known as Brain Awareness Week. It started in 1993 by a foundation called The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, which was founded in 1950, to bring awareness to...
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Health Tips on World Kidney Day
Do you know what your kidneys do for you? You know, those bean shaped organs in your lower back area? They are a pretty important part of our anatomy since they assist in flushing out toxins and...
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It's Registered Dietician Nutritionist Day!
In 2008 a day was created to celebrate registered dietitian nutritionists and other food professionals who work towards creating healthy lifestyles for individuals. Nutrition can be a...
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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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"Use It or Lose It"
In an article published by Time's website titled If You Want to Avoid Dementia, Here's What to Know, written by Alice Park, she wrote about those who utilize their brains more, tend to have lower...
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Self-Care for Chesapeake / Virginia Beach Caregivers
Working as a caregiver, whether you are a family member, friend, or trained PCA, HHA, or CNA, you know that the job requires energy, stamina, and compassion. It can be demanding of the...
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Staying Busy on the Weekend
Need ideas of what to do this weekend? How about.... Chair exercises. You can go on the computer to find exercise routines via YouTube, or purchase a video at a local department store such as...
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Tips on Healthy Aging
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers a publication and detailed information on healthy tips for older and aging adults. With work schedules, and families, one...
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How to Help Seniors on Valentine's Day
Usually, Valentine's Day is a time to do something extra for your loved ones--family and friends--to show they are loved. But for some seniors, it can be a day of heartache and sadness as they...