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Benefits of Gentle Yoga Stretches for SeniorsBlog
Benefits of Gentle Yoga Stretches for Seniors
When you think of yoga, what comes to mind? Young, slim, flexible people twisting themselves into astonishing contortions? It might surprise you to learn that yoga is a good exercise for people of...
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Why Choose BrightStar® Home CareBlog
Why Choose BrightStar® Home Care
Why Should You Choose BrightStar Home Care?As you research in-home care options, you may feel as if you have to choose between high-quality service or friendly, compassionate providers. At...
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Routine Eye Care for SeniorsBlog
Routine Eye Care for Seniors
Deteriorating eyesight is a common concern for older adults. However, no vision problem should be ignored. Changes in how you see could point to an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Even...
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Valentines Day with SeniorsBlog
Enjoying Valentine’s Day with Seniors
You may associate Valentine's Day with young love - after all, most films and books are full of stories about young couples finding their happily ever after. However, there's a whole lot to...
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Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous and Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food CakeBlog
Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous and Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake
A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness for everyone, but it’s especially essential for older adults. To help your loved one maintain a healthy diet, we partnered with...
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The Importance of Mental Health: Combating Winter Blues and Depression in the Elderly
Winter months can bring unique challenges to the mental health of the elderly. Combatting the blues and depression during this season is crucial for their overall well-being. Here are key points to...
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s SyndromeBlog
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s Syndrome
Did you know that nearly seven million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with dementia? By 2060, that number is projected to be almost 14 million. One in three seniors dies with...
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What is Respite CareBlog
What is Respite Care
Did you know that there are about 38 million people in the United States caring for a loved one? That’s more than 11 percent of the population, and family caregivers provide a total of about...
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What Causes Falls in Elderly
Did you know that more than 1 in 4 aging adults will fall each year in the United States? And those who have fallen once are twice as likely to fall again. The chances of seniors falling and...
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5 Ways Brain Games and Active Learning Benefit Seniors
While there isn’t a cure for dementia or Alzheimer’s yet, studies indicate there may be a link between brain games and improving cognitive activities. The research may be inconclusive...