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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...

It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! During this month we are reminded that women, and in rare cases men, face a silent but terrible foe. Breast cancer is the second most common diagnosed cancer in...

BrightStar Care of Fredericksburg participated in a local blood drive because our desire to provide care does not stop with our patients. According to the American Red Cross “Every day, blood...

Home Health and Patient Care Goals for 2020 in Fredericksburg & Springfield At BrightStar Care, we believe that caring is more than just a job– it’s a way of life. That&rsquo...

Family Caregiving ChallengesAdele Uphaus-Conner of The Free Lance-Star wrote a compelling article on the financial and emotional cost of family caregiving in Fredericksburg In Uphaus-Conner's...

April 2019 Is Spring Cleaning Month!The History of Spring Cleaning Spring cleaning is the practice of thoroughly cleaning a house in the springtime. The practice of spring cleaning is especially...

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

BrightStar and Sepsis: How to Help Fredericksburg Seniors Helping Fredericksburg Seniors with Sepsis Sepsis (Septicemia) is one of the most common reasons individuals are readmitted to the...

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...

Signs and Risks of Elderly Pneumonia in Fredericksburg SeniorsFredericksburg Seniors: FAQ Regarding Elderly Pneumonia Risks and Signs If you help care for your aging Fredericksburg senior parent...