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Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
It can be heartbreaking to suspect — or learn — that your loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia. As you begin to think about ways to keep them healthy, safe and happy, it can feel...
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Adapting Family Traditions for an Aging Loved One
As your loved one ages, it can be a challenge to honor certain traditions. Older adults may not have the energy or physical ability any longer to host or attend a large family event. And if they do...
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Sun Safety for Everyone
Stay Sun-Safe with These Sun Safety Tips Summer is in full swing and with it comes the long-awaited sunshine. While the sun can provide many benefits, it can also be detrimental to our health if...
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Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion Prevention in the Elderly
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...
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Tips for Planning Fun Summer Activities for Seniors
We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we...
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Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47...
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Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to commit to living a healthier lifestyle. Family history is one major risk factor for heart disease, but an unhealthy diet, lack of...
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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...
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Taking a road trip with aging parents: 5 ways to prepare
Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is...
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5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career
Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized...