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Congrats to Cherale, Our Caregiver of the Month!
We appreciate all our Brightstar caregivers, but each month we recognize one in a special way. Cherale Powell is from Lenoir, North Carolina and attended Wilkes Community College in nearby...
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Congrats to Charlene, Our Caregiver of the Month!
We have a lot of great people at Brightstar Care Greenville / Spartanburg / Easley-Piedmont. Caregivers are the ones who see and serve our clients every day. It takes a special kind of person to be...
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Congrats to Kim, Our Caregiver of the Month!
We strive to have only the best caregivers and they do so much we want to be sure and give them the recognition they deserve. In that spirit we want to tell you a bit about Kim Larkey and...
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Bladder Problems: How Early Treatment Can Prevent Kidney Malfunction
If you're caring for someone who feels the urge to urinate but can't go, it could foretell a serious medical problem. In my mother’s case, quick action by her internist prevented...
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5 Health and Safety Tips for Greenville / Spartanburg 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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Declining Sense Of Taste In The Elderly
My husband and I live in Greenville, South Carolina. I previously told how we became my mother’s caregiver. Mom was living with us in our home with the help of Brightstar Care. I was...
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20 Tips to Help Seniors Stick to Their Diets at the Holidays
Picture the typical holiday table and you’ll likely envision an abundant spread of stuffing, turkey, latkes, and pies. Now imagine navigating all that and trying to stick to a low-sodium, low-fat...
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How Families with Alzheimer’s Celebrate the Holidays
For families with Alzheimer’s, celebrating the holidays can require a little extra effort. You want to involve your loved one living with dementia in holiday events, but you want to do it in a way...
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Our Family's Battle With Dementia
This is a true story about real people in Greenville, South Carolina. To protect the medical privacy of the patient, certain identifying information was changed. My mother was living alone in...
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How In-Home Care Eased a Mother's Alzheimer's
As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, BrightStar Care is sharing stories that showcase real, personal stories of connections between clients, families, and caregivers. Follow along...