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No One Wants Dad
“When Dad’s Alzheimer’s got worse, Mom would call frantically and sometimes I could hear him screaming in the background. His irritability soon became aggression, so the first time Mom called...
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4 strategies when Delray Beach 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...
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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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Wandering Seniors who Have Alzheimer's
“I Want To Go Home”. Heartbreaking and frustrating, but it’s not your fault. More than 60% of those with Alzheimer’s will wander, and if they are not found within 24 hours...
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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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Falls in Home Can Be Fatal
Don’t Let a Fall Steal Your Retirement. Falls Are Often Life Changing Events Living at home and going about daily activities without fear of injury is essential to maintaining a high quality of...
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Alzheimer’s Awareness: Caring for Sundowners Syndrome
A sunset is an occasion most of us celebrate and enjoy. It's a time to enjoy the transition from the often hectic and trying pace of the day to the more relaxing nature of evening. But for many...
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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...
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BrightStar Care of Delray Beach Named Provider of Choice - 2017
Home Care Pulse, the Nation’s leading independent satisfaction research firm, named BrightStar Care of Delray Beach the 2017 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award. BrightStar...
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Dancing for Alzheimer’s
It has long been known that dancing can be beneficial for health. But recent studies point to a material beneficial effect of dancing for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s. Together with other...