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Loss may become a big part of your aging adult's life. There are the people that she might lose, which includes both family members and friends. But there are also the skills and abilities that...

For years, Edwin enjoyed spending his evenings relaxing in his recliner with a good book in his hand and quiet music playing on the radio. Now, at age 84, something was interrupting his nightly...

Owning a pet can be fulfilling, meaningful, and an enhancement to your daily life. For an elderly adult, pet ownership can also provide a wide variety of benefits that can boost your care efforts...

You might think about home care providers as a way to have some extra help, but they can do so much more for you and your senior on an emotional level. And during International Boost Self-Esteem...

More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes. Up to 95 percent of diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes. The condition occurs when the body stops making enough insulin or...

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, gardening...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...