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Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance
If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services. The basics of...
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Austin 2021 Walk to end Alzheimer's
The 2021 Walk is On Saturday, September 25, 2021— and you're invited to join in.Schedule of Events:Limited Onsite Registration Ceremony at 9 a.m. | Walk at 9:30 a.m.Location:Austin FC'...
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The Delta Variant In Austin
Get the Facts and Get Vaccinated"New COVID cases are up 92% in Texas, hospitalizations are up 49%, and fatalities are 15% higher," according to the Texas Department of State Health...
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A Guide to Respite Care and Preventing Family Caregiver Burnout
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...
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Survive Summer at Home Safely in Austin
What Are Austin's Top Summer Safety Concerns?Sun Exposure - Sunburn - Sunburn is an often painful sign of skin damage from spending too much time outdoors without wearing protective...
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Staying Connected with Your Senior Loved One in a Virtual World
Humans are social creatures who crave companionship, seek out personal connections, and find solace in shared experiences. The coronavirus pandemic began more than a year ago, and virtual...
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Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month 2021
BrightStar Care of Austin observes Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Throughout June...
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The Joint Commission 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award
2021 Joint Commission Enterprise Champion Award reinforces BrightStar Care's commitment to a higher standard of clinical quality BrightStar Care of Austin is very proud to be a part of an...
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BrightStar Care receives The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award reinforcing commitment to a higher standard of care and clinical quality.
We’re proud to have been awarded The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award, which reinforces our commitment to clinical quality to keep clients safe in their...
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Why Eating a Balanced Diet Can Get You Through the COVID-19 Blues
Eating a balanced diet protects your physical and mental health, and this is especially true during a pandemic. The disruption of COVID-19 has most of us feeling stressed, and when things seem...