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BrightStar Care: Caring for People with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disease that damages a person's capacity to recall, think, and make judgments. The illness generally appears in people aged 65 or older but can also...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, AN UNSUNG HERO! ALBERT ARAGONES , CNA/CAREGIVER
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A CAREGIVER? I had been a caregiver since 2003 when I earned my CNA license...I've worked at Simi Valley Hosp Psych unit until it closed down; I have worked at Los...
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A Fond Farewell to one of our Finest Caregivers
Thank You Dave Marott For A Job Well Done We want to thank and acknowledge Dave Marott for over 8 years of amazing service with BrightStar of Conejo & Simi Valley. Dave has always been a...
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National Osteoporosis Month
May is National Osteoporosis Month. Both women and men can have osteoporosis without any signs or symptoms. The disease, which is not a normal part of aging, is serious, causing broken bones, pain,...
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Cancer Support Center Walk at California Lutheran University
Help Support The Cancer Support Center Walk Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara will host its fourth annual Hope Walk from 8 a.m. to noon Sun., June 5 at the William...
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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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Virtual Caregiver Recognition Day
A Special Day for Caregivers is Planed on March 10th by Senior ConcernsZoom Event and Drive-Thru Goodie Bags for Caregivers!REGISTER HERE: www.seniorconcerns.orgBrightStar Care of Conejo...
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Best of Home Care Awards 2022 - Leader In Experience
BrightStar Care of Conejo Valley receives the 2022 Best of Home Care – Leader in Experience Award, The Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award, and The Employer of Choice Award. The...
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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...