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Ensuring Patient SafetyBlog
Ensuring Patient Safety
As Patient Safety Awareness Week approaches, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring the well-being of patients in healthcare settings. From hospitals to in-home care, patient safety is not...
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Staying Safe & Warm This WinterBlog
Staying Safe & Warm This Winter
As the snow begins to fall this year, it’s a time to appreciate the beauty and be cautious, especially as seniors. While the snow can be beautiful and bring nostalgic memories, it also brings...
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Top 5 Causes of Falls
Why is Falling Serious for Seniors? Did you know that older adults often fear falling, even if they haven’t fallen in the past? This makes sense, because falling, even from something as...
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Why Social Isolation is Detrimental to Older Adults
As we get older, our social situation changes. The kids grow up and move away, we lose friends and sometimes spouses, we retire, and often, we lose the ability to do things that used to connect us...
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Staying Safe at Home After a StrokeBlog
Staying Safe at Home After a Stroke
A stroke can be a life-changing experience for the survivor and their family. Strokes vary in type and severity, but many people have been where you are now—facing difficulties with mobility,...
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Elevating safety standards to keep clients and caregivers safe
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...
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How BrightStar Care is keeping clients safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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...
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5 Health and Safety Tips for Seniors in Winter
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...
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6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent’s Visit
The holidays are a special time of the year when all generations keep gather together under one roof. Make that time as enjoyable and stress-free as possible by making your home a safer space for...
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How to Prevent Elderly Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
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 65...