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Alzheimer's & Dementia In-Home Care
Hearing the news that a loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia can be unsettling, even scary. It’s important to know that you don’t have to take this journey alone. BrightStar Care...
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Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Care for the Elderly
Today, there are 37.3 million Americans who are currently living with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Even more staggering, 1 in 4 US residents aged 65 and...
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Why Good Nutrition Is Important for Your Aging Loved One
A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness for everyone, but it’s especially essential for older adults. As we age, we’re more at risk for having nutritional...
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Taking Care of Seniors at Home After Surgery
The rate of total hip replacement increased among older age groups from 2000 to 2010: by 85% for those aged 55–64, by 62% for those aged 65–74, and by 68% for those aged 75 and over...
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10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond...
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Medication Management Services for Seniors
If you help care for an aging loved one, or are advancing in age yourself, you may have heard of the importance of medication management. As people age, they can develop multiple chronic conditions...
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7 Strategies for Family Caregivers Dealing with Stress
Caring for an elderly family member can be extremely rewarding. For the recipient of the care, it provides the opportunity to share life experiences with someone close, deepening the familial...
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How Music Therapy Can Benefit People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
By: Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Alzheimer’s disease causes loss of memory and severe cognitive illness. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million...
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10 Things You Did Not Know About Home Care
By: Pamela D. Wilson, Caregiving ExpertFamily members are first in line for caregiving responsibilities, whether raising children or caring for a spouse, or aging family members. Yet, while...
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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...