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    Does Your Child Need a Caregiver?

    September 24, 2024

    Trusted Care Your Child With Special NeedsYou can read self-help books and ask for your doctor’s advice, but at the end of the day, there’s no manual for raising a child with special...

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    Do Your Parents Need a Caregiver?

    August 12, 2024

    When Is It Time to Seek Help for Your Aging Parents?Aging is a natural part of life, but watching our parents grow old can be overwhelming. Adult children often face the challenging question of...

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    Breaking Down 5 Myths About Homecare

    July 15, 2024

    As family members age, providing care for them can require some additional support. Many times, loved ones understandably want to be able to age at home, but this often requires additional support...

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    When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?

    Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...

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    Millennials: A younger generation caring for elderly loved ones

    January 6, 2022

    The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...

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    Paranoia in the Elderly

    December 10, 2021

    Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...

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    10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries

    November 19, 2021

    When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...

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    Sleep Struggles? Natural Solutions for Seniors

    November 19, 2021

    A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...

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    Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care

    November 19, 2021

    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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    What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly

    November 3, 2021

    Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...