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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...
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The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
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...
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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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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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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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Healthy Baking and Cooking Tips for Seniors
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...
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5 New Year's Activities for Seniors
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...
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10 Fun Halloween Crafts for Seniors
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...
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What is Alzheimer's? 5 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 2
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by...