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Caring for a loved one is no small task. It can be a full-time job that requires constant commitment and support from family members and friends. Fortunately, with 24-hour home care, you can ensure...

You probably see products marked 'low-sodium' every time you go to the grocery store. If you are not a senior, you may not worry about your sodium intake very much. However, for seniors...

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...

Caring for a senior parent with cancer can be incredibly challenging, especially if you are the primary caregiver. Seniors are higher at risk for cancer, with people over 65 accounting for 60%...

Diabetes can be a difficult condition to manage, especially for seniors. While managing diabetes can sometimes seem overwhelming, it is important to remember that there are various resources and...

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,...

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...

Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s...

New Year’s Eve typically gets associated with staying up late and going to big, raucous parties—not exactly the ideal activities for seniors. That doesn’t mean that you and your elderly loved one...

  Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? We’ve created a list of 10 fun and easy Halloween crafts for seniors below. Research shows that crafting fosters mindfulness, eases...