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Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by 2030...

It’s a rare individual who doesn’t appreciate music. Chances are, your parent or grandparent enjoys it—and you do, too. Take advantage of one of the few truly universal pastimes that transcends all...

With all warnings and alerts cancelled throughout Palm Beach County, Field Operations declared an end to our Emergency Management Plan and a resumption of normal operating conditions for Boca Raton...

As Matthew moves up the coast of Florida Our Emergency Management Plan remains in effect in Palm Beach County. At 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, BrightStar Care declared our County...

Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent diseases in the U.S.—nearly 30 million Americans have it.[1] Older adults are especially at risk. As we age, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises, and, as...

In 2014, the United States spent $212 billion on nursing home care from Public and private payers. Nursing home care is a major expense in our country, yet much of that expenditure could...

As Baby Boomers retire at an exponential rate, private duty in-home non-medical care must play an expanding role in assuring that seniors receive necessary and appropriate care. The use of in-home...

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, such as a bone fracture or head injury.[1] We’re all susceptible to falls,...

Many people think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, a last chance to relish barbecue and the outdoors. However, the origin of Labor Day goes back to 1885 when the day was first observed...

If you help care for your aging parent, then you’ve probably heard the importance of taking preventative measures against pneumonia. That’s because seniors are much more prone to catching the...