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When You Have to Stay in Bed to RecoverBrightStar Care of Austin Provides Support Following Surgery or Medical Procedure After a medical procedure or injury you need to recover in bed.  Bed...

BrightStar Care of Austin Celebrates National Nurses Week -  Nurse RecognitionThank You to Our Austin Director of Nursing Nurses aren’t angels, but they may be the closest thing we have...

80% of Austin seniors have at least one chronic health condition and 68% have 2 or more. Even though these are grim statistics, older adults can maximize health and quality of life by...

It is important for Austin seniors to be aware of their health and any changes that may occur. If you fear that you may have Parkinson's Disease, here are some signs to look out for:  ...

What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion...

Austin Seniors Should Focus on the Kidneys During National Kidney Month in March March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is urging all Americans to give their kidneys a...

As an aging Austin senior, you may find yourself sleepy in the middle of the day. You may even feel the strong desire to nap. Do not be concerned if this is the case. This is not necessarily an...

As you age, so does your heart. Your heart is unable to beat as quickly while engaged in physical activity, or even in the midst of stress. This does not necessarily mean however, that you will...

Becoming Your Parent’s Caregiver It’s an all-too-familiar scenario for millions of adults: Dad and Mom are getting older and can no longer complete their day-to-day activities...

  1. Locate a helpful exercise or balance class. Key elements of the program should include: rebuilding muscle strength, balance, as well as flexibility. 2. Home safety check is the first...