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The Immense Power of the Older VotersIf candidates want to win, they better pay attention to the issues that matter to Americans 50-plusIn an election year in which a new issue seems to capture the...

Calling All Active Seniors, Come Join The Parks and Recreation Center Event!Spotsylvania Senior Citizens AssociationThe Spotsylvania Senior Citizens Association meets once each month for a covered...

Playing Bingo at Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center with Fredericksburg Seniors BrightStar Care of Fredericksburg-Springfield Community Relations Manager Vicki Shaw (left side in photo...

BrightStar Care Supports Families in Transition  Ed Fichtel, Owner of BrightStar Care of Fredericksburg-Springfield, elected to Board of Directors for Transitions4You, a Christ-centered non...

BrightStar Care Named 2018 Enterprise Champion For Quality Award For 6th Year!Leading Home Care Franchise with Office in Fredericksburg, VA Receives Honor from The Joint CommissionBrightStar Care...

Veterans Health - Suicide Prevention in VirginiaVA Gears up for Suicide Prevention MonthSuicide is a tragic yet prominent issue in Virginia, impacting both Veterans and civilians alike. For a...

Join BrightStar Care of Fredericksburg for The 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’sTake the first step to a world without Alzheimer's on October 13th, 2018 to  walk to help benefit Alzheimer...

Some Fredericksburg Doctors are Cutting Back on Opioid Prescriptions  Fredericksburg's own Dr. Costa Soteropoulos is one local physician cutting back on prescribing...

To Prepare a Patient for Discharge, Hospitals Educate and Train Patients and Caregivers About Necessary Care Needs  Hospital discharge planners provide patients with a list of instructions...

Long-Distance Caregiving for Seniors Presents Unique Challenges   If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here is a summary of things to keep in mind. Experienced...