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Seniors may be at greater risk when a hurricane is imminent. During an emergency, they face more challenges than the average person: isolation, limited mobility and medical needs. Prepare older...

It's important for everyone to protect their skin from the sun's harmful rays, but it's especially crucial for elderly individuals. As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more...

It's the worst to be far away from your loved ones when they are facing a catastrophe, whether you're only a few streets away or across the country. It is normal to worry about your...

When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...

As we move into a new stage of these unprecedented times, we want to briefly pause and give thanks to BrightStar Care nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and all of our...

Nothing is more important than keeping our most vulnerable population safe during this period of uncertainty. BrightStar Care is committed to providing the highest standard of care to our clients...

January can not only bring a lot of beautiful snow, but also slippery ice and freezing temperatures. Whether you live up north where it easily drops below zero, or down south where it can cool down...

Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...

Click to download "Speak Up: Reduce Your Risk of Falling" now While falls can happen all year 'round, this is a time of the year when seniors can be even more susceptible to an accident. At...

When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather and it’s important that they, and those who care for them, take certain precautions...