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October brings the pink ribbons, the awareness walks, the reminders that breast cancer isn’t picky about age. Many articles focus on younger or middle-aged women, but what about women in...

There’s something about October…the air chills, the leaves turn amber, and we get quiet reminders that time is passing. For families caring for aging loved ones, that passage of time...

 September rolls in, and along with cooler air and falling leaves comes a quieter kind of awareness. It’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s also National Recovery Month...

When someone hears the words “disease literacy” they might think it is just about doctors talking plainly. It is that, but a lot more. Disease literacy means understanding enough...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a time to spotlight that vaccines are not just for kids. They protect people of all ages, especially those whose immune systems are weaker...

 When families in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, York County, Smyrna, Tega Cay, Catawba, and surrounding areas are seeking in-home care or medical staffing, they need a partner that offers...

Knowing When It Is Time for 24-Hour CareAs health needs increase for aging parents or loved ones, families often find themselves asking a difficult question: Is it time to consider 24-hour home...

Understanding the Realities of Memory CareCaring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s is not the same as traditional elder care. It requires a very specific kind of support &mdash...

Our eyesight is one of the most important ways we experience the world. It helps us navigate familiar spaces, read important labels, recognize loved ones, and move through our day with confidence...

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a condition that impacts more than six million Americans and touches the lives of countless families. At BrightStar...