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How Home Care Improves Elderly Well-Being and Mental Health
As people age, maintaining independence, comfort, and a sense of purpose becomes essential to overall well-being. For many, home is not just a house—it’s a home filled with memories and...
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When an Elderly Loved One Loses a Spouse, Part II: The Path Toward Healing After The Death of A Loved One
Grieving never follows a straight path, and there’s no timeline for “moving on.” But healing is possible, and even in later life, new beginnings can take shape. Some helpful...
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Emergency Care Starts With A Plan
Emergencies can strike without warning—natural disasters, power outages, health crises, or even a pandemic. For older adults, these situations are especially critical. Aging can bring...
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Tips For Taking Elderly To The Emergency Room
According to Florida state government data for 2023, there were more than seventy three thousand hospital emergency room visits by adults aged 65 and older in Lee County alone. Hospital visits can...
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Introducing: The BrightStar Care of Naples/Ft. Myers YouTube Channel
Our YouTube Channel offers video content on a variety of topics and offers resources for those who care for an elderly loved one.About BrightStar Care of Naples/Ft. Myers: A Higher Standard of Care...
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How to Help Seniors with Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders are conditions affecting the nervous system. In seniors, symptoms typically suggest the most common disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, stroke , Parkinson’s and...
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The Most Common Health Issues Neglected By Seniors
Florida has a well deserved reputation as a prime retirement spot. It is a destination for retirees because of the warm sunny days, beautiful beaches and attractive senior living communities...
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Choosing Between Palliative and Hospice Care
Elderly often suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses which can be devastating for both family and patient. It can be a difficult time filled with emotion and burdened with tough decisions about...
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How to Talk to a Loved One with Breast Cancer
How to Talk to a Loved One with Breast Cancer Breast cancer can be emotionally and physically draining for both the patient and the care provider. Grappling with a new diagnosis in an...
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About Cancer and the Elderly
About Cancer and the Elderly Did you know? According to the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. That translates to one in every...