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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...

As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted...

Each year, it is our honor to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs), throughout the BrightStar Care organization through our...

Dementia and Alzheimer's are usually used in place of one another. But think of dementia as the umbrella term for all types of memory loss. The reason Alzheimer's is used so frequently is...

Senior caregiving and healthcare expert Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, chief quality officer at BrightStar Care points out some signs that you need to keep an eye out for when you visit...

Many seniors today rely on technology to stay connected with friends, family, and loved ones. While modern methods of communication keeps us in touch from afar, it also opens the door to...

A senior citizen is sent to the E.R. every 15 seconds in the United States! Do what you can to avoid falls for your loved one by taking precautions! This article does a great job covering causes...

Long-term care (LTC) insurance is not medical insurance, and it is not part of Medicare. LTC insurance is a policy that you or your parents may have purchased from a life insurance agent or a...

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, yoga with...

Are you or is someone you know one of the more than 50 million Americans providing care for a loved one? If so, then you might also fall into the "sandwich generation," those family...